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I’m looking for sites that contain statistics, charts, diagrams of how much fossil fuels countries use, and how much progress they’ve made in using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear power.

Well, I am looking for a cheap way on building a solar panel, instead of buying by the manufacturing stores. I would like to stay in the budget up to 1,000 dollars. I want to have Solar Energy for my house because the sun is always shining. Is there a way I can make the Light power some of my house? What would I need? How much time would it take?
Where can I get the items I need?

There are many sources of renewable energy, and I am partial to one kind because I work in the industry(I won’t say which one until I pick best answer-because I don’t want to alter the results, but I was wondering what type comes to mind first for most.
Thanks for your answers.