Build Solar

If you've ever thought of making use of solar energy then you've come to the right place. Whether you want to build solar panels, install ready-made solar panels on the roof of your house, or you want to add some solar powered lights to your garden, or you just want to use a solar charger for your mobile devices while on holiday, travelling, or camping then there's something in here for you.

If you're new to solar energy then you may not have considered just how versatile this technology can be. It can be used in all sorts of ways and as the technology develops it's becoming more efficient and cheaper.

• Solar panels on the roof of your house, garage, or shed to generate electricity
• Solar panels on the roof of your house as part of a water heating system
• Flexible photovoltaic PV cells on the roof of your caravan, motorhome, yacht or houseboat
• Solar power stations installed in your garden or field
• Solar powered chargers for all your recharging needs while on holiday, camping and travelling
• Solar powered radios for leisure or emergencies
• Solar powered toys to entertain and educate your children and young adults

Find out how to build solar panels yourself and read about how it works and how our energy generation and consumption is being transformed by the use of photovoltaic (PV) cells.

There's never been a better time to start your journey into the world of solar energy. Once you get started you'll wonder why you left it so long. It's easy to use and to install and you'll soon reap the financial rewards while enjoying the satisfaction of knowing that your involvement in the use of fossil fuels is lessening.