The biggest setback
The biggest setback people have in deciding whether to get solar panels for beginners is the high cost associated with them and having them installed, but installation might be included with the purchase. The cheaper alternative for this is to build your own photo-voltaic modules and have them lined up and soldered. You can also install the solar panels yourself. This might seem hard, but all you need is basic DIY skills. If you want to install them yourself you will need a good manual that should be easy to follow and lays down everything for you step by step. There are manuals available online, just make sure you read some reviews about them first before getting one. The better ones include videos which show you the necessary steps.