| So you've decided that solar energy is the wave | | | | principles - you'll demonstrate for yourself how |
| of the future, and you want to get on board. | | | | these principles and concept work in a practical |
| Solar energy is a free resource, readily available | | | | application. You'll see how solar energy can save |
| to those with determination and ingenuity. It will | | | | money on your electric bills and can power small |
| save you money on your electric bills. As a user | | | | electric appliances around your house. |
| of solar energy you'll gain a sense of freedom and | | | | You'll learn whether your solar power is right for |
| connectedness with planet earth. Learn how to | | | | your home - whether solar and shade conditions |
| make a solar panel for your home. | | | | on your property are favorable for a larger scale |
| How do you learn about solar power? | | | | solar power installation. |
| One way to learn is by reading and research. | | | | As you work on your solar panel you can review |
| Check out Wikipedia. Study magazine articles. Go | | | | related science principles. If you have kids at |
| to your nearest public library and ask your | | | | home, your project can help them learn about |
| reference librarian to point you to library books on | | | | properties of conductors, semi-conductors and |
| solar energy. Those are excellent ways to | | | | insulators. It will help them understand how solar |
| familiarize yourself with the concepts of solar | | | | cells produce electricity. |
| power. | | | | How do you learn how to build a solar panel at |
| But the best way to learn is by doing. By doing it | | | | home? |
| yourself -- not only will you learn concepts and | | | | |