Steps in Making Solar Energy from Scratch

How to MAKE Solar Panels from scratch for FREE!!

Solar panel is the assembly of enormous photovoltaic cells that are interconnected to generate electricity for both commercial and residential application. It has several panels, which is rated by the DC power, which ranges between 100W to 300W.

 The cost of fossil fuel and the negative environmental impacts is rising rapidly. There has been emphasis on usage of renewable and clean energy. The most convenient means of overcoming these problems is by harnessing power from the sun. In fact human beings have been agitating for application of solar energy.

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Steps in making solar energy from scratch

 Making a template

 The first step involved in solar panel making from scratch is creating a template. This is done by arranging such materials as plywood, a cardboard, tile spacers and staple guns in a manner that fits the size of solar cell. Tile spacers is used to make the solar cells even. Use jigsaw to cut a plywood and a ruler that aids in aligning it.

 Putting the frame together

 The next step involved in making the solar is putting the frame together. Take a regular plywood and cut it to fit the out plywood. Make sure that the pieces of the plywood are not too high that can block the sun rays from hitting it. Place the upper part of the treated plywood and sand the entire frame.

 Applying Dec and Siding pain in the frame

 Apply Dec and Siding pains onto the frame. Two coats give a good seal for UV rays as well as making it water proof. Allow the paints to dry by putting it in a cool place.

 Connecting the solar cells

 You should have noticed that the lower part of the solar cells is a positive side, whereas the top of the solar cells has a negative side. Now connect the cells in series. Ensure that you have more cells that will yield your expected voltage. Use a soldering iron and tabbing wire to connect the cells in series. Create a frame that can support Plexiglas. Use silicon and wood screws to put together the frame and the plywood panel consisting the solar panel.

 Application of beads of silicon

 Apply beads of silicon round the entire edges of Plexiglas which will contact the shape. Tighten by pressing it down to create a seal and screw in your wood screws. Inspect your panels to ensure that no gap that can allow water entrance. This is a solar panel made of scratch materials.

 The benefits of installing a solar panel on your own

 Adventure
 Making solar panel from scratches and installing on your own is a process of exploration. You got to know new ideas, which never existed in your thoughts. You can as well invent other ideas which relates to solar panel that will improve and modify it.

 Cheap
 It is cheap to install the solar panel on your own. Cost involving hiring of expertise is reduced considerably.

 Increased status
 Confidence and competence of the perceived individual increase, which will as well boost the status.