| Basic DIY solar panel kits have the following | | | | carpentry skills then it is advisable that you cut it |
| components which when put together to make a | | | | from the glazier, as it requires a fair amount of |
| solar panel can help you to save money which | | | | skill to cut glass sheets. |
| you, would otherwise, pay as electricity bills. | | | | 4. Copper wire: You can get this wire from |
| 1. Plywood: This wood is very inexpensive and can | | | | electronic or hardware stores. It will be more |
| be bought from any hardware store. It is | | | | inexpensive if you buy a large roll of copper wire. |
| advisable that you buy plywood in large sheets as | | | | 5. Passive Solar Home Plans: This is the most |
| you will need to cut down the plywood in smaller | | | | integral part included in all the solar panel kits as it |
| sizes to build your solar panel. This component is | | | | brings all the above mentioned components |
| one of the most important in DIY solar panel kits | | | | together. It also allows you to convert them into |
| as it forms the basic frame of the panel. | | | | a functional, power generating panel. Here, you will |
| 2. Solar Cells: These cells are also now becoming | | | | find measurements, diagrams and visual |
| inexpensive day-by-day. You can obtain solar cells | | | | representations that are more helpful than words. |
| from any hardware/electronic store. If you live in | | | | You will also get instructions on how to wire up |
| an urban area then you can buy these cells from | | | | and install the finished system in your home. |
| specialist shops that keep a huge stock of these | | | | All these components included in the kit will help |
| cells. | | | | you to build a solar panel by yourself and that too |
| 3. Glass Sheet: You can obtain this at a reasonable | | | | at a very reasonable cost. |
| cost from glaziers. If you do not have the basic | | | | |