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How to Build a Solar Panel - The Process of Building Solar Panels at Home, Step by Step Instructions



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By : Klara Rowan    29 or more times read
Submitted 2010-02-27 14:20:02
Do you want to learn how to build a solar panel? You can save on your energy costs for your home by installing a DIY solar panel system. Harnessing energy from the sun is free and does not harm the environment, and even better, you can build the panels for under $100. You do not even need to have a lot of electrical knowledge to learn how to build a solar panel.

The potential savings off of your electric bill are amazing especially when compared to the low cost of building a solar energy panel. This is why so many people are becoming very interested in learning how to build a solar panel. Anybody should be able to builds a solar power system with the right step by step set of instructions.

Here is a basic overview as how the process goes:

* The first step is to buy a 16 volt solar kit. You can find panels like these at a hardware store, for around $75.
* The next step is to buy a battery. A small rechargeable battery is sufficient, such as a 12 volt deep cell acid or lead battery.
* You should also buy a batter box to be safe. That way if your DIY panels are accessible by children they cannot hurt themselves as the power from the battery will be protected inside a box.
* You will also need to purchase a DC meter that matches the voltage of the battery, as well as a DC input. This converts the energy received by the panel into a power supply you can use in your home. You will also need an inverter so you can power appliances that are AC.
* The next step is connecting the meter and input to the battery box. You should use insulated wires to connect the battery and the meter. You can work with each wire individually; just attach the first wire to the negative input. The procedure is the same to connect the solar panel and the DC input to the battery.

After this you are ready to start using the sun's power as energy. You need to tightly close the lid and place the solar panel unit into the sun. The panel takes at least 8 hours to charge, but after that you will have a source of energy.

This is the key to cutting your energy costs. Learning how to build a solar panel is the answer to your energy woes because it is good for the environment and good for your wallet to. Some folks even get the electric power company to reimburse for some extra energy they produce.

These steps are fairly basic, and if you want to learn how to build a solar panel, you will find that these instructions are a little too complicated and lack the detail necessary to replicate the process. I would suggest that you purchase a more detailed step by step guide to make the process of learning how to build a solar panel much easier.

Creating a 'SOLAR-PANEL' System or a Wind Generator could be a very satisfying and rewarding project; however, it is very important that you use a sound and reliable step by step set of instructions designed specifically for this purpose. SUPPORT along the process is a must.

If you really wish to succeed at building a Renewable Energy System, you must visit http://free-home-solar-energy.blogspot.com to find out how to make Solar Panels.
Author Resource:- Clara Rowan is a part-time Ph.D student from Houston University and doing thesis on how to use solar energy for home use. Her forte is her passion in studying free solar technologies and writes about it for general awareness. She writes on blog http://free-home-solar-energy.blogspot.com solar energy for general information.
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