Actual Walkthrough Video of a Small Home Solar Power System


Have you ever wonder what an actual home solar power system will look like? Watch the video above and you’ll know what are the components of a residential solar power system.

The system is collecting the sun’s power using twelve units of 1 amp solar panels. Individual solar panel is producing 15 watts each with a total power of 180 watt per hour.

What type of electrical appliances can you use with this simple setup?

You can use it to run all types of lights, fans, television and stereos in your house. You can also use it to run your kitchen appliances such as microwave, coffee maker, blender, can opener, toaster etc.

You can basically use the solar system with almost any electrical devices that do not consume too much power.

How much does it cost to setup the complete solar system?

Your investment ranges from $1200 to $1300 depending on the solar components and the number of deep cycle battery need.

If you want to save some money, you can make the solar panel via a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach. What you’ll need is some hand tools, a design blueprint and a good instructional guide.

If you are looking for a DIY solar panel guide, check out the Green DIY Energy e-book. It comes together with 6 high definition (HD) instructional videos showing you step by step how to solder the Photovoltaic (PV) cells together and how to arrange the cells in the panel box.

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Brian Clark DIY Solar Power Guide – High Definition Instructional Videos




The first time I heard of the name Brian Clark is when I watched the DIY solar panel instructional videos from Green DIY Energy. That was about a year ago.

During that time, the power utility company just raised the power rates and I was paying a large sum of money for electricity at home.

I wanted to learn how I can use solar energy to supplement the power needs at home. Hence, that has lead me to purchasing the Green DIY Energy manual.


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There were 6 high definition (HD) videos on homemade solar panel that come with the program. Brain was the host and he gave a very clear and concise instruction in the videos.

I did a further research on Brian Clark and found some interesting information. Brian and the GreenDIYEnergy team have been going around impoverish communities and teaching them how to make residential solar panel.

He has conducted solar workshop teaching people new skill on build solar array so they can make a living from it.

In the year 2009, Brian and his team have been to Cochiti Pueblo in New Mexico, PineRidge, Indian Reservation South Dakota and Uganda, Africa where they conducted the solar workshops.


Through the SolarGoodWill.org web site, Brian Clark is sharing his specialized knowledge on solar power and teaching people how to generate electricity from the sun. In some rural communities, they have no access to electricity and their only option is solar power.

If you would like to give a donation, you can do so at the SolarGoodWill.org web site. Here’s some great news. Every dollar you donate, Green DIY Energy will match your donation up to $1000.

For more information about them, check out the Green DIY Energy review on this blog. You can also get access to Brian Clark’s step by step DIY solar panel videos.

To start making your own DIY home solar power system, sign up to our newsletter and get a copy of “30 Solar & Wind Power For Homes Videos” ebook for free. The ebook will provide links to videos showing you how to get start on a home solar energy project. To sign up, just enter your name and email into the form located on the top right corner.

How To Check If A Rechargeable Battery Is Bad

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How many rechargeable batteries do you use at home?

On my last count, I think I have more than 9 currently in use. The rechargeable batteries are quite expensive compared to ordinary AA or AAA batteries. Luckily, they are cheaper to use in the long run.

I have a drawer full of old rechargeable batteries. Some of the batteries have been in there for couple of years.

How to check if the batteries are still useable or dead?

I found out we can check the condition of the battery by using a voltmeter. However, this is not an absolute test. Using a voltmeter will only tell us if the battery is bad.

Okay, here’s how you test the battery. First, find the positive and negative terminal on the battery. This should be very easy.

Next, take the red lead of the voltmeter and place it on the positive terminal. Then, take the black lead and place it on the negative terminal of the battery. Take the DC reading of the battery and write it down.

If the reading is “zero”, this means the battery is dead. If there is less than 1 volt on the reading, this indicates the battery has been discharged too far and caused damage to its internal components.

We are not done yet.

Place the battery on a smart charger and let it run for 3 to 5 minutes. Take another reading of the battery. If the reading is not up to the nominal voltage of the battery, this means at least one of the cells or more are internally shorted. Without a current protection from the smart charger, the battery will turn hot until it melts the charger.

Sounds complicated?

It is quite simple actually. Let me give you an example so you’ll understand how to check a rechargeable battery with a voltmeter.

Let’s say you have an old 18 volts power tool battery. When you touch the lead of the voltmeter to the positive and negative terminal of the battery, it reads 10.7 volts. Next, put the battery on the charger for about 4 minutes for charging.

Remove the battery from the charger and take its voltage reading again. Let’s say it now reads 11.5 volts. This battery is dead because current is getting in but there may be a short. If you continue charging the battery, it will heat up and burn the charger.

Using a voltmeter is a quick and dirty way to check the condition of a rechargeable battery.

Can the dead battery be reconditioned?

It depends on the stage of damage of the battery. If the battery is still in good condition, you can bring it back to life with a proper reconditioning procedure.

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