Today, it is a reality, an idea that has come of age. In Kobe, Japan, a newly developed residential neighborhood boasts of homes with solar panels. These panels are installed before the house is purchased. Inside the house, displays on the wall show precisely how much electricity the panels generate and exactly how much of it is used up.

Solar power for homes provide energy which cools or heats the house depending on the season. Moreover, it also generates power used in operating everyday appliances such as the television and the fridge. This is not the only benefit of solar powered homes for Kobe homeowners, however. Whenever the panels generate excess power, the excess is returned to the power company. As a result, homeowners are even able to make money from their energy savings. Given all the advantages of utilizing solar power for homes, does this mean the whole of Japan will soon be running on solar power? Not necessarily and not just yet. You see, the drawback to solar power for homes in Kobe is that these panels will cost the average Japanese homeowner $20,000. Moreover, this investment can only be recouped after 20 years of electricity savings.

Fortunately, renewable energy enthusiast Michael Harvey provides a cost-effective alternative. In his ‘Earth4Energy’ manual, he explains how you too can harness solar power for homes using materials you can buy from the local hardware store. The manual is in PDF format so it can be downloaded in a jiffy. You can also watch the accompanying flash videos that detail everything you need to know to generate your own electricity right where you are, right now.

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Here is how it works: you pay the power company for your household’s energy consumption. It’s costly but you suck it up because you and your family will be living in the Dark Ages – literally – without electricity. But what if you could produce electricity yourself? What if someone were to show you how to set up your own home solar panel or wind power system for a small one-time fee?

Harvey’s plan is by no means new or revolutionary. Many people have used it. Even Holland does. Each time the wind blows and the sun rises, people with renewable energy systems in their backyard benefit in two ways: they cut down on power costs and help the environment. Home solar panels are used to harness energy from the sun.

Every time sunlight hits the home solar panel’s cells, current flows from the panel through the inverter. This inverter then converts this current into an alternating power which flows directly into the home if there is a need for electricity. If there isn’t, then the power flows into a backup battery or the utility. As the power flows into the utility grid, you can watch in amazement as your electricity meter turns itself backward.

Does that process sound like too much science for you? Well, Harvey’s ‘Earth4Energy’ manual makes it simple. The DIY kit comes with simple instructions and video lessons that show you can you can build your own home solar panel in only one weekend. Both the manual and the video can be downloaded so you can try Harvey’s manual anytime, anywhere.

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