Article Directory :: Home & Family Articles How to Build Solar Panel -- How to Connect the Components of a Solar Power Generator Together By John Greenspan Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 18Nov2009 Word count: 432 Viewed: 1041 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site In this article, you'll learn how to put together different components of a solar power generator. You then have the knowledge to build for yourself a solar power system that can supply electricity to small appliances that run on twelve-volt direct current. Connecting the Solar Cells Each solar cell produces half a volt. To get eighteen volts, you have to join thirty-six solar cells in series. You should always make calculations to ensure that power generated by your solar panel is sufficient. Otherwise you may have to join more cells in parallel so that you can have sufficient voltage and current. The reason we need an eighteen-volt output from the solar generator is because this is what's necessary to charge a twelve-volt battery. We cannot charge a twelve-volt battery with a twelve-volt source. Constructing the Panel Frame Next, we have to create the frame. This is a shallow box for the solar cells to sit in. The borders of the box should be three-quarters of an inch wide and should not be too high. Otherwise it will cast a shadow on the photovoltaic cells as the sun comes in from a low angle. This will lower the overall efficiency of the panel as some photovoltaic cells will not receive full solar radiation. Putting the Array of Cells Into The Solar Panel Frame To get the solar cells into the frame, glue the array of solar cells onto a thin, rigid backing before placing it into the "box". An example of a thin, rigid backing is a Masonite board. We should give the rigid backing a few coats of paint before pasting the cells on. We must also apply a few coats of paint to the panel frame and dry it thoroughly before putting in the array of solar cells. Connecting the Diode You can place the diode inside the solar panel and hold it firmly with some silicone so it won't move about. Remember to leave some slack in the connecting wires so that they will not be strained. Covering with Plexiglass Before you cover the solar frame with plexiglass, test the solar panel's voltage and power output. Then carefully attach the plexiglass onto the solar panel frame using screws. Attaching the Jones Plug Finally, you have to solder a Jones plug to the end of the wires that come out of the panel. This completes your solar generator. After hooking up the different parts in the above manner, you have made for yourself a solar power generator that can supply renewable energy to your appliances that run on twelve-volt direct current. John Greenspan is a DIY solar panels expert and has build several solar power generators in his spare time. Are you interested in building DIY Solar panels? Pick up your FREE "How To Build Solar Panels" eBook at => http://www.diysolarpanelsworld.com EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by John Greenspan

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