Solar Panel Kits and more...

Solar panel kits

Looking for easy to install, affordable residential solar panels?  You might want to consider solar panel kits.

Solar kits include everything you need for a renewable energy installation on your home.  Whether you are looking for a DIY home improvement project, or simply trying to avoid the hassle of contracting with a solar power company to purchase individual components of a system and then have them installed, a solar panel kit could be your answer.

Solar panel kits allow property owners to go “solar out of the box.”  The solar kits include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, an inverter, and charge controllers. You will have to assemble the  solar array yourself.

If you are considering a solar panel kit, you can find a range of options at a variety of price points, wattage, and more.

More expensive solar kits generally include more solar panels and better quality inverters and charge controllers.  For example, this solar panel kit from Home Depot has 10 Sunforce 123 Watt panels and a Pro Series inverter with a continuous output of 2500 Watts, and a surge power of 5000 Watts.  It costs nearly $9000, before federal and state incentives and rebates.

Amazon.com sells a less expensive ($479) solar panel kit, which is well-suited for recreational vehicles (RVs), boats or swimming pools.

In general, residential solar panels are less expensive when you go with a solar panel kit.  This is in large part because you do not have to invest in installation services.  Moreover, with a solar kit, you can purchase one (or more) that more precisely meet your needs.  Many people prefer them to traditional solar panels because they can be modified to meet specific energy needs.

Solar panel kits are a great DIY home improvement project.  Or purchase a kit for your RV or boat and enjoy free solar power!