DIY Solar Energy is a hot trend lately, particularly with the recession and the appeal to cut costs. But, and, there’s always a but… many people have asked, is it even possible to install my own solar energy system? Doesn’t it cost a fortune ? Well…actually, No! The short answer is that back in the 1970’s and 1980’s, the only resources were write-ups in magazines like Popular Mechanics, or joining a local club. The complete lack of available information kept most people in the dark, with only the real enthusiasts spending the energy necessary to learn what they would need to build their own homemade solar energy systems. That all changed with the Web… Now you can find all sorts of information on DIY solar power. There’s a new obstacle that consumers looking to cut costs by building their own system, now face. It’s knowing the right questions to ask, especially when you are just getting started. A second obstacle is getting ALL the information you need in one place. Building homemade solar panels should not be hard, so why is sometimes so hard to find GOOD information? A good site gives away everything on building homemade solar panels. Head over to Instructions to Build a Do It Yourself Solar Panel. In closing, you’ll want to consider the following when installing your own solar power system: