How to Make Solar Panels

Solar panels are very popular on the market today, but many people still choose to make their own. Making solar panels aren’t as hard to make as some people might think.  Those who enjoy working with electronics and similar household projects will find the task of making solar panels relatively easy.  This DIY — do it yourself guide will give you an overview of how to make solar panels.First and foremost, you’ll need solar cells.  If you already have them, then you’ll be required to use photovoltaic cells, which are light weight and easy to transport.  You need to figure out where you want to make your solar panel.  Ideally, it should be an area that receives a lot of sunlight.  Take your photovoltaic cells to your designated area and begin stacking them horizontally so that they’ll receive maximum sunlight exposure.

If you don’t already have solar panels available, then you need to make them using copper sheets, alligator clip leads, a micro meter, electric stove, tap water, table salt, sand paper, and metal sheers.  You’ll need to make the solar cells for generating electricity from the sun’s heat.

You can begin by cleaning the copper sheet thoroughly. Cut out a piece that is the same size of the electric stove.  Heat the sheet on the burner until it develops a thick layer of black coating.  The copper sheet and the stove then need to be cooled down gradually.  Don’t try getting rid of the black spots, as you may end up damaging red cuprous oxide.

Use the alligator clips to join the copper sheet together with another sheet of the same size.  Place them together in a wide-mouthed bottle or jar, and make sure the two pieces aren’t touching.  The burned copper sheet containing the red cuprous oxide needs to be hooked up to the negative terminal, and the other copper sheet with the positive. Saltwater needs to cover the bottom plate area, but the clips at the top need to be left dry.