How to Make Solar Panels
By
Johnathan Cunnings
The green energy revolution is
quickly catching up to the consciousness of people. People now
want to produce clean energy to help the environment. Some
people not only want to produce clean energy, they also want to
produce it for free. That is why there are a lot of guides on
how to make solar panels at home.
High quality solar panels can be purchased at stores. But with
an average price of $1 per watt, it will cost $100 just to power
a hundred watt light bulb. The reason why readymade panels are
expensive is that because they are made in specially designed
factories, so the labor costs really bump the price up. Doing
this project at home by yourself will keep the labor costs down,
and it can be a lot of fun as well.
Before Starting, Know what Needs to be Done
Know what needs to be done before starting. This way hug and
costly mistakes can be avoided. Step by step guides on how to
make solar panels abound online, and they’re free. Most of them,
however, are a bit complicated for the common man. If need be,
purchase one of the many available guide books. These guides are
definitely clearer, easier to understand, and are more explicit
with their instructions. Almost all of them also come with a
money back guarantee, just in case people find them hard to
understand.
Also, when it come to the final wiring, it would be best to hire
an electrician to do it. Basic knowledge of how electricity
works is a plus, but hiring a professional may cut down costs in
the long run. It pays to do it properly the first time, instead
of hiring someone later to fix problems.
Basic Materials Needed to Make a Solar Panel
Basic materials to make solar panels are available online at
really reasonable prices. As a matter of fact, guide books will
basically tell people where to buy the materials. The materials
needed are as follows:
• Solar cells – these absorb the suns energy to make
electricity. They come in various sizes and voltages. For home
use, it is recommended that the total voltage generated by a
solar panel be 16 Volts. The number of cells to buy depends on
the voltage they generate. Just do the simple math.
• A Battery and a Battery Box – Harnessing solar energy will not
be efficient if it can’t be stored. That’s why a 12V battery is
needed. What is normally recommended are the deep cell
batteries. The battery box is there to protect the battery from
the elements, and people from the energy it produces.
• The Backing Material – This is where you mount your solar
cells to. It is highly recommended that the backing material
lasts as long as the cells themselves, which is roughly a period
of between 25 to forty years. If the backing material is
substandard and breaks before the cells do, it can be a
nightmare to replace it.
• The Inverter – this is needed when home appliances are being
fed power from the solar panels. The power the panels produce is
DC, while appliances use AC. The inverter converts DC to ac so
that appliances in the house can run.
That’s basically it for the major components. Other materials
that are needed will be basic building materials like a power
drill and a saw, quite a few feet of different types of wires,
screws, mountings, etc. That is why it is recommended to have a
guide book. That way, even all the little parts needed is
clearly detailed.
The potential savings of a house that runs on green, solar
generated electricity is limitless. The money invested in having
a solar kit installed can be returned only after a few years.
People have also earned money from this, by selling excess
energy generated back to the power companies. So, start to join
the green revolution and start learning how to make solar
panels.
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