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Bryan Hufford asked:


With the ease of access to supplies today, it has never been easier to build your own solar panel. Why not help conserve energy and cut some money off of your power bill each month in the process? Either way, in order to build a great working solar panel, you need to have a great set of instructions to follow, as well as being armed with the right supplies.

So, what all does it take to build a solar panel? You can actually find most of your supplies at a local hardware store for less than $200. You can even purchase some recycled parts as well (if you’re really into the whole “going green” movement).

Generally, to build a solar panel, you’ll need stuff like:

- Copper sheet

- Metal tubing for the frame of the solar panel (recycled parts work well on this too).

- Electrical wire that you will use to gain power from the battery.

- A battery. You’ll need a deep cycle battery for continuous use, so something like a car battery will work well. You can even use recycled batteries as well.

Those are just a few things you’ll need in order to get cranking on your own solar panel. Of course, the last thing you will need is a great set of instructions. Knowing exactly what you need and how to assemble it all will make all the difference when you are ready to put your homebuilt solar panel to the test. Trust me – The last thing you want to do is assemble everything and not have it in working order.

If you in search for instructions on how to build your own solar panel, check out Earth4Energy. It is a complete guide that provides full, detailed instructions on how to build your own solar panel!



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Jon Whitehouse asked:


What exactly are Solar Panels? We’ve all seen them at one time or another in many different places. Solar Panels are basically solar cells that capture sunlight and actively turns it into electricity.

Solar Panels installed on your home usually produce about about 2 amps at 2 volts (in direct sunlight.) However, over time the solar cells of the solar panels start to wear down. The quality of the panels, and materials used to build them rely on how long they will last. So, when chosing solar panels, go for dollar/watt ratio rather than the size of the panel itself.

Living “off grid” is easy and exciting if done correctly! If you produce more power than you consumer you’ll literally have your electric meter spinning backwards, and instead of YOU paying the power bill, the electric company itself will pay you (buying back the unused power produced by the solar panels.

In order for all of this to happen, you’ll not only need the solar panels, but a Synchronous Solar Panel Inverter.  The Synchronous Solar Panel Inverter is used to produce a “dynamic” between the solar cells of the solar panels and the power grid. It also comes in handy in case your panels become damaged, or unusable, this way you can still use the citys power.

So, homemade solar panels are not only economicable, but they can be a fun weekend project with the right materials at your side!

Go green and save a ton of money… build solar panels … Its as easy as that!



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houston bruce asked:


If you want to buy solar panels maybe you did not know it’s very easy and cost effective to learn how to build your own solar panels. With the rising cost of energy many people are looking at installing solar energy to save on energy bills. But when they look at the prices of a professionally built solar system they realize the enormous cost involved with these systems and many shy away from the idea of solar power.

But what most do not realize is how easy and cost effective building your own solar panels really is compared to a professionally made solar system. You will have control over how big or small a system you want or need, the quality of the materials you use and will be able to understand how the whole system is put together. That gives you the knowledge of being able to repair or add to the solar panels as your needs may increase.

Once you have a good quality instruction manual on how to make solar panels you can find all the supplies you need at your hardware store. There are several places where you can get photovoltaic cells to use in your project at greatly reduced prices. Once you have everything you need you can build a solar panels in about a day in your garage or backyard.

Over all the price of building your own solar panels than if you buy solar panels spending a little extra on a really good quality instruction manual is a good and wise investment. With a little planning and motivation you can build your own solar panels to power your home, office or work shop and feel very proud of the fact you have a clean cheap source of energy that will save you money for years to come.



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