How To Build A Solar Panel



Solar Panel Project Photo Gallery:


Needed Material To Build Solar Panel:

  • 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) 1×2x10 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

 


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