Don't buy solar panels. Instead, Build them - like I did
 

Why pay thousands of dollars for solar energy ($27,000 average cost) when you can build your own solar panel system for just a fraction of the retail cost? You can build a single solar panel, or you can build an entire array of panels.It is a fun project, and with this step-by-step guide, you can quickly and easily start producing your own electricity. http://www.greendiyenergy.com/indexcb.php?vsa=y