The Basics of Solar Panel Construction
Go to: Previous Article Next Article
Instructions that are readily available for constructing solar panels often lead one to believe it is much more difficult than it really is.
The fact is that constructing solar panels yourself is not difficult unless you do not have an understanding of what you are trying to do and a concise plan to do it.
Here's a quick overview of the entire process, just to prove to you how easy it is:
1. Initially, determine if you really need to construct your own solar panel. It may be that you can obtain one that someone is discarding without having to pay anything. You should be aware that you may not have to do this to start with.
2. Given you decide to continue with the project, here is what you will have to do.
You might be very enthusiastic about completely eliminating your utility bills, but I would not attempt this as your first project.
Start with small steps and work up to larger projects. Begin with a 40 or 50-cell panel and evaluate your results. Also determine the feasibility of taking on further solar panel projects.
Lets get started with your first solar panel project:
To begin with, get the needed supplies together. You need 40 or 50 solar cells, which can probably be obtained on Ebay, some plywood (You can have it precut if necessary.)You also need solder, a rosin flux pen, and tabbing wire.
Next, place the cells in a series, face them down and then drop a small amount of solder on each of these tabs one by one.
Next, wire together all the cells so that the wire goes from the back of one cell to the front of the next cell (you connect the tabbed parts on each one). This is the most tedious part of the whole process.
The next step is to join the separate rows together in a parallel fashion, and then attach the cells to the wood with silicone.
And in the end, at the bottom of the plywood, drill holes to pass the positive and negative wires from the solar cells. These wires are then to be connected to the inverter at first and then to the power box on your house.
If you feel a little uneasy with the last step you should call the electrician or the power company, both of whom could help you in this process. You need to make yourself convinced that you cannot be perfect in the first chance and if you don't hesitate to call "experts", it will always prove useful for you.
This is a crash overview but the article can provide you with the basic ideas. Wiring of the solar panels together is the most delicate and troublesome part of this total process. However, the time and practice can make you a master of this art.
Article Source: Articlelogy.com
- Credit Cards A big selection of Cards in all flavors: Bad Credit Cards, Secured Cards, Prepaid Cards, Credit Cards for Canada, Low Interest Cards, etc -
Word Count: 500
Reduce Your Debts Without Bankruptcy. See How Much You Can Save. Free Debt Analysis
