Homemade Solar Electricity - How to Start Your Project
People are often surprised when I tell then that it can be really simple to build your own homemade solar panel. You do not need specialist tools to construct your project. In many cases you will have the tools required already in your garage or toolbox! Even if you do not already own these tools, you can pick them up cheaply.
Once you have these tools all you need are the materials. Also tools like these are not very expensive. What I am trying to get across is that it really is not that difficult to get started on your homemade solar power project.
You will only need two manual skills for your entire DIY solar panel construction. The first is a bit of woodwork knowledge to build the panel enclosure and mount the actual cells. The second skill is the electrical part which will require you to connect the mounted cells together. This really is simply wiring and connecting the cells in the correct way. Do not fear though any good renewable energy guide will have full instructions on both skills.
To make the panel enclosure you will need a wood saw, drill and screwdriver. The method is pretty easy once you get started and requires some cutting, gluing and bolting the wood together. Remember safety first, always wear a decent pair of safety gloves and a pair of safety goggles. They are worth the small investment to ensure that you are safe.
To connect the mounted sides together you will require wirecutters and strippers and a soldering iron for the cell connections. Make sure when operating the soldering iron that you abide by any instructions given by the manufacturer and I always do all my soldering outside.
You definitely can learn how to make DIY solar panels with proper planning and a good set of plans. To get the best possible results use good quality plans taken from a proven DIY solar panel guide.
Once you have these tools all you need are the materials. Also tools like these are not very expensive. What I am trying to get across is that it really is not that difficult to get started on your homemade solar power project.
You will only need two manual skills for your entire DIY solar panel construction. The first is a bit of woodwork knowledge to build the panel enclosure and mount the actual cells. The second skill is the electrical part which will require you to connect the mounted cells together. This really is simply wiring and connecting the cells in the correct way. Do not fear though any good renewable energy guide will have full instructions on both skills.
To make the panel enclosure you will need a wood saw, drill and screwdriver. The method is pretty easy once you get started and requires some cutting, gluing and bolting the wood together. Remember safety first, always wear a decent pair of safety gloves and a pair of safety goggles. They are worth the small investment to ensure that you are safe.
To connect the mounted sides together you will require wirecutters and strippers and a soldering iron for the cell connections. Make sure when operating the soldering iron that you abide by any instructions given by the manufacturer and I always do all my soldering outside.
You definitely can learn how to make DIY solar panels with proper planning and a good set of plans. To get the best possible results use good quality plans taken from a proven DIY solar panel guide.