| The central part of a solar power system is the | | | | 2. The solar cells can be secured from auctions |
| solar panel, the main function of a solar panel is | | | | through eBay, these cells are what the solar panel |
| the transformation of solar power into electricity. | | | | is made out of. You will need 36 cells per panel in |
| This process is very expensive and often portion | | | | order for your solar panel to provide 18 volts. |
| of the expense can be saved if one learns how | | | | 3. These cells need to be placed carefully in the |
| to build homemade solar panels for people | | | | wooden box. |
| interested in building their own solar power | | | | 4.Using the silicone glue fix the cells to the |
| system. Learning to build a solar panel is | | | | wooden box, the wood will expand and contract |
| extremely beneficial, it will reduce your electricity | | | | due to heat so put enough glue. Place the cells in |
| bill drastically and finally do away with it and it is | | | | accordance to your plan. |
| environment friendly as well. If you are | | | | 5.Wire the glued cells together, per-tabbed cells |
| determined you can learn how to build your own | | | | make the wiring together easier. The tabs can be |
| solar panel and reap long term benefits. | | | | soldered together. A diode needs to be connected |
| Often you have good intentions and your | | | | which will allow power to flow in one direction. |
| enthusiasm level is at its peak but it all seems so | | | | 6. This is the last step of how to build a solar |
| confusing in the beginning, fret not, the market is | | | | panel, the cover needs to be attached and |
| full of DO-It-Yourself kits with extremely precise | | | | screwed over the box in a secure fashion. Take |
| instructions that you can follow with ease and | | | | the solar panel into the direct sunlight to test it, a |
| build your own solar panel and save you some | | | | voltmeter needs to be attached to the panel |
| money as well. All said and done it is much easier | | | | needs to read 18 volts if not more. |
| then you actually think. Below are the steps of | | | | There you are, experience the joy of building |
| how you can build a solar panel for your home, | | | | your own solar electric panel in a new way. It is |
| put your best foot forward. | | | | as simple as that, what seems to be difficult only |
| 1. You will need to have the following tools to get | | | | gets easier when one puts his heart, mind and |
| the job done, saw, drill, wire cutters, solder, | | | | hands to do it! What's more the solar panel you |
| wooden box to place your panel in, screwdriver | | | | just built requires very little where the |
| and soldering iron. Silicone glue will be required to | | | | maintenance is concerned so why not go ahead |
| attach the solar cells to the panel container, the | | | | and build enough of them for your home to free |
| wooden box that is. | | | | you of the power grid! |