How to Make Solar Power for Your Home

If you want to know how to make solar power for your home, all you have to do is obtain a few parts from the Internet or your local stores.  Small solar power generators can be made with parts ranging from $200-$300 altogether.  You can power up your TV, computer, cameras, lights, and other appliances.  You can use them in your home, boats, etc., you can even take them with you as you travel the world!  Your solar power generators can be used as you want, wherever you want.

First, you need to buy a small solar panel, which will cost you no more than $100.  That amount of money should be enough to obtain one at 12 – 16 volts.  Check out your local marine or RV supplies store, or check online.  You’ll also need a battery box to hold the battery, and this should cost you no more than $10 or so.

As for the battery itself, you need to get a good one.  Try to find bargains on a deep cycle battery, preferably a 12 volt lead or gel one.  If you can, try to find a cheap one for around $60.   Before running the AC appliances, you need to buy an inverter.  This way you can convert the stored DC power from the battery to AC power.  You can find cheap inventors ranging from 200 watts to 3,000 or so online.

You’ll need a drill for attaching the meter and DC input on top of the box.  Grab an insulated wire and use it for attaching the meter to the battery.  Only handle the wires one at a time, and connect with the negative pole first.  Connect the battery to the DC inlet and the solar panel the same way.  You should then close the lid.  Set your newly made solar panel in the sun.  It will take up to eight hours to charge the battery if it’s dead, and up to three hours if it’s weak.