How To Build A Solar Panel

Robert explains in the video below how to build a solar panel and a solar power system easily and cheaply. Note, the video player will automatically take you to the next video in the series of videos.



Project Photo Gallery:


Needed Materials:

  • 36 Solar Cells
  • 60ft. of Tabbing Wire
  • 15ft. of Bus Wire
  • Rosin Flux Pen
  • Tube/Roll of Solder
  • Good Soldering Iron
  • 2×4 Pressure Treated Plywood or Marine Grade Plywood
  • 2×4 Plexiglass
  • 2×4 Pegboard
  • (two) 1x2x10 Pressure Treated Plywood or Marine Grade Plywood
  • Sander and Sand paper
  • Staple Gun or Stapler

 

  • UV Protector Sealant
  • Paint Brush or Roller
  • Transparent Silicone
  • Caulk Gun
  • Digital Multimeter
  • Crimping Pliers
  • 2 Wiremold Strips
  • 20 Gauge Copper Wire (Red and Black) – Large Roll
  • Tile Spacers
  • Mending Plates
  • Power Drill
  • Drill Bit
  • Vapor Barrier – Ex. Slygard 184 or EVA

 


Solar Panel Project Expenses Spreadsheet:


Solar Project Price Total

Links To Solar Cells & Electronic Devices Used:

Charge Controller 400 Watt Inverter 12v Deep Cycle Battery

Kill A Watt 36 3x6 Evergreen Solar Cells kit pretabbed flux solder


Links To Alternative & Optional Devices:

5A Analog Ampere Panel Meter Current Amp 895C1-A Solar Charge Controller — 7 Amp

Diagrams & Connection Guides:

How To Build A Solar Panel - Solar System Setup   How To Build A Solar Panel - Series & Parellel Connection