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By Tim McDonald


If you want to have great savings on your expensive electric bill, it's best that you build your very own solar panels for your home. Building solar panels is actually something you can do. All you really need is a reliable guide that will tell you everything you need. Then, you can enjoy the benefits of having solar panels that would really last for years at the comfort of your own home.

Building solar panels for your home is actually quite easy. With a guide that gives you everything that you need in building solar panels, you'll definitely not go wrong. With just $100, you can then build your very own solar panels and even install upgrades to get more power.

The first step in building your own solar panels is to gather all the materials that you need. You will need wood glue, any solid board and solar cells. Solar cells can be purchased from your local hardware store or you can also order online. Although wiring one solar cell to another only takes a few minutes, it is best to buy pre-tabbed or wired ones since they only cost a few bucks.

Since solar cells are fragile it's important that they are mounted on a solid board or piece of board. Usually, the most common example of a solid board being used is plywood. It's commonly utilized as it's just so easy to work on. You also have the option to use thicker pieces of wood for the frame that's at least one quarter inch thick. Other from that, pegboards and Plexiglas can also be utilized.

Before making any cuts, it is best to measure the amount of surface that the solar cells need. Make sure to cut the wood a few inches larger than the space needed as this will serve as the frame and will be needed for last minute alterations. Cut the frame a couple of inches larger than what is intended and use the thicker piece of wood on the sides. The thick wood on the sides will serve as a frame that will keep the solar cells from getting wet.

After finishing the board and its frame, it is highly recommended to use some wood glue or any kind of sealant on the holes to keep water and moisture out. This is done to prevent the wood from rotting and making sure that it will last for years to come. Take the time to check for any openings and cover them up with the sealant.

Wiring the cells is a process that requires much time and patience. If you don't have pre-tabbed cells, all you have to do is solder each of the cells altogether by with the use of uncoated copper wiring or even coated copper wiring. Make use of raw copper for the uncoated copper wiring and the regular wires with a rubber.

Once the cells are already wired together, mount them unto the base or plywood. Use wood glue or some kind of non-conductive adhesive. All you need to do is to connect those wires to the charge controller. Then, it will begin charging the batteries. Use an inverter to convert the power coming from the batteries into usual or standard home appliance voltages.

With all these things in mind, you will have solar panels for your home. Just make sure you have a good and reliable guide in building solar panels for your home with you. In no time, you will surely see huge savings on your pocket.




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