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Making Solar Panels In Seven Simple Steps

By Terry Philips

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Published: 08Mar2012
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Renewable energy, renewable energy, renewable energy - this is one of the most popular phrases across the globe at the minute. Although the premise started many moons ago, it is only really within the last decade that people have really been intrigued by the benefits of this power source.

With fossil fuels burning all the time, and causing upwards of three-quarters of all manmade carbon emissions, it's about time we did something about it. Solar panels have long been the easiest way for families and business owners to invest in to save money - long-term - on their houses and offices.

Using the sun's energy, you can produce plenty of power which is enough to run your home. Although it is advised to use the national grid as well, the use of solar, hydro and wind sources is perfect for working with the earth to power your home. That said, panels can be expensive and many people look into ways of whether or not it is possible to create your own solar panels.

Keep reading to find out how you can create your own solar panels in seven simple steps:

- Materials - First things first, you need to get the things that you can use to create the solar panels. The six things you will need are: 36 solar cells, solar panels backing, bus wire, flux, solder and insulated wire.

- Prepare the solar panel backing - Non-conductive backing is essential for all solar panels and you need to use plastic or plywood and cut it down for the cells. Once this is done, use moisture protective paint and UV to coat it up and protect it from water or sun damage.

- Connect the solar cells - Here we need to sort out how they will be connected together. It is recommended to purchase pre-tabbed solar cells for this. Align single lines of nine solar cells with the wires going in the same direction.

- Add the bus wire - While they are not powerful on their own, having these solar cells connected together lends itself to a lot more power. All you need to do is cut the bus wire so that you have enough to span a single solar cell.

- Testing solar cell array - Once it has been put together, you need to test connections to be certain that everything is working right. This is a simple task that only involves placing the solar cell in direct sunlight and face up.

- Gluing the cells - Now it's time to get the solar cells onto the backing. Make sure that the negative terminals are adjacent to positive ones and place them back side up. It's a careful job to not use too much pressure and while also not smudging the glue.

- Wiring - Once the arrays or the strips are attached to the panel, it is time to wire it together. Starting with the negative end, take a snaking pattern all the way through.

- Cover the solar panel - It's almost time to complete your solar panel, but now you need a wooden or plastic border to cover and secure the panel. Once this is done then you are ready to enjoy solar panel energy in your home.

Making solar panels yourself can be done, but it is better to get them from solar distributors so that you know that they are up to standard. Click the following link to find solar wholesale that meets your needs.

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