What sort of gift do you give somebody whose sole purpose in life is saving the planet? If you have a greener than green eco-warrior in your circle of friends or family who’s a bit handy, and has their own home that he or she would like to take off-grid, how about getting them started with a solar panel?

Depending on the size and output of the panel that you choose, they could run anything from a light to a television set off it. Producing your own power at home from renewable sources (like the sun) is called renewable micro-generation. And there are lots of good reasons why micro-generation is becoming more and more popular. Here are some of the benefits that a solar panel would bring to the eco-warrior:

1. It saves money and protects them from energy price fluctuations.

2. It’s a great status symbol for the eco-warrior. It’s a physical sign to others that they care about the environment and are doing their bit.

3. Others in their neighbourhood will see how easy solar panels are to install and use, spreading the word about renewable micro-generation.

This is a great gift for anyone, but one that eco-warriors in particular will appreciate.