In my last couple of blog posts, I have been writing about homemade solar system. As it turns out, this is a good idea because it will reduce your home green energy system costs quite substantially.

A complete residential solar power system can be quite expensive. The bulk of the cost is in the solar panel. About 60 percent of the budget will be spent on the solar cells.

Now you know why making your own solar panel is such a big deal. It’ll save you tons of money.

The Right Solar Panel Dimension

When we are making the solar module, how big should it be? For starter, you want to make a solar panel which can produce around 18 volts and have a power output of about 75 watts.

That said solar panel will be suitable to charge a typical 12V deep cycle a battery. To make the module, you will need 36 Photovoltaic (PV) cells.

Now, the question is how do you arrange the cells in the panel? There are 2 options you can choose.

1) 4 cells across x 9 cells down

2) 3 cells across x 12 cells down

Here’s how you get the right dimension for your DIY solar panel.

A typical solar cell is 3” x 6”. If you are using the 4 cells across arrangement, you will need at least 24” of width on the panel (6” x 4 = 24”).

For good measure, you want to have at least ¼” in between the rows, so add ¾” to the width (1/4” x 3 = ¾”).

Then add an inch on the right and left sides of the panel and you have 24 3/4 “. Lets round up to 25” for easy calculation.

Now, do the same math to get the height of the solar panel. Remember, 9 PV cells down.

Therefore 9 x 3” each, plus 8 spaces in between the cells x ¼” plus 3” to allow more spaces along the tops and bottoms of the panel for wiring the individual strings of cells together. Punch in the calculator and you will get 32”.

The right dimension for a 4 cells across x 9 cells down arrangement solar panel is 25” x 32”.

This dimension is necessary for you to make the substrate that you will be using to attach the PV cells to with liquid silicon.

Building DIY Solar Panel Under $100

Is it possible to make a solar panel for under $100? Yes it is possible if you were to follow some specific instructions. To find out how to make an inexpensive solar module, check out the Power 4 Home guide.

The program will show you step-by-step with High Definition (HD) instructional videos on how to make a solar panel with a budget of only $100. For more information, read the Power 4 Home review on this blog.

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To save cost in a home residential solar power system, many home owners will opt for a DIY system. One of the components of the solar system that you can build on your own is the solar panel. This is a good idea because the solar panels alone will make up for more than 60 percent of the total project cost. Imaging how much money you’ll save by pre-making the panel on your own.

DIY Solar Panel 101

If you are building your first solar panel, here are a few basic things you have to know. Solar cells are measured by their power in watts.

To get the wattage figure, first, you must know the Photovoltaic (PV) cell Voltage (V) and Amps. Amps are commonly measured as current and is representation by I.

To get the wattage, you have to use a simple formula.

Volt x Amps = Watt (V x A = W)

The formula above is electrical engineering 101.

Measuring the Voltage and Current

How do you get the voltage and amps of a solar cell? That’s easy, you use a multi-meter.

To take the readings with a multi-meter, it is best to get it when the PV cell is under direct sun light. Any shadow casts over the cell will affect the readings.

Getting Solar Cell Output With Multi-meter

Here’s how you do it. First, hold the cell perpendicular to the sun. Next, touch the multi-meter negative and positive leads to the negative and positive electrodes on the cell.

The negative side of the PV cell is the bluish color surface while the positive side is at the back.

To make the process of measuring the readings from the solar cell easier, it is recommended for you to make a “testing block”. A testing block is basically a piece of copper plate with a wooden strip stopper.

The copper plate has to be big enough to accommodate a whole solar cell. Place the cell flat with the positive side touching the copper surface.

Now that the PV cell is flat and facing the sun, touch the negative lead of the multi-meter on the electrodes and the positive lead on the copper plate. That should get you the voltage and current readings of the cell.

Is it possible to make a DIY solar panel with a budget of less than $100? Yes you can by following a few simple instructions. If you want to know how to make an inexpensive solar panel, check out the Green DIY Energy program.

The guide comes with a series of High Definition (HD) instructional videos on how to construction your own solar module. For a comprehensive Green DIY Energy review, go to www.greendiyenergyreviews.com

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Building Your Own Solar Panel

Among all the components in a home solar power system, the most important part is the solar panels. The solar panels is also the most expensive component of the whole system. It usually take up about 60 percent of the total project cost.

To save cost, it would be a good idea to build the solar panels via a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach. To start building the panel, you will need some tools, gears or equipment to assist you. The following is a list of 10 vital tools you will need went building a homemade solar panel.

1) Electric saw

The saw will be used to cut up the plywood or pieces of wood strips into the correct shapes and sizes. If you do not have an electric saw, a regular table saw will do just fine.

2) Caulking gun

In this part of the project, we will be using a lot of caulk. Since caulk comes in a tube, we will need a caulking gun to squeeze it out. The caulking gun will make the job much easier and cleaner. The caulk will be used to fill up all the wood joints in order to prevent any moisture seepage.

3) Soldering gun

The soldering gun will be used to melt the solder needed to join the electrodes of the solar cells together. To help you in the soldering process, you will also need some flux. The flux will be used to clean the hot metal tip and at the same time, it makes dripping the solder off the hot iron tip easier.

4) Cutting knife

A very useful tool to cut the clear piece of Plexiglas needed as the cover for the solar panel. It can also be used to remove the insulation of a copper wire.

5) Screwdriver

A very useful tool when we need to loosen and tighten screws on the solar panel. The only screws on the panel will be used to hold the Plexiglas to the wooden strips securely.

6) A pair of tweezers

The tweezers will be used to hold on to the tiny electrodes ribbon on the solar. You can do without the tweezers but it will make your task much harder. The tweezers will come in handy if you want to remove a wood splinters from your hand.

7) Paint brush

All the wood surfaces have to be covered with a couple layer of UV protective paint. That will give some protection on the wood from the UV of the sun.

8) Multi-meter

The is the key device when you are constructing the solar panel. The multi-meter will be used to measure the voltage and current generated by the Photovoltaic (PV) cells.

9) Eye protection

Eye protection is very important when you are cutting the wood or doing soldering. You don’t want to take any chances on anything that may damage your eye.

10) Respiratory protection

This gear will protect your respiratory system when you are doing the soldering work. The fume generated from the flux or melted solder can cause a head ache.

Is it possible to build a solar panel with a budget of less than $100? Yes it is possible if you follow the right instruction.

For step-by-step instructions on how to build a solar panel cheaply, check out the Green DIY Energy program. The program has a series of High Definition (HD) videos on how to build your own solar panel. For a comprehensive Green DIY Energy review, go to www.greendiyenergyreviews.com

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