How to Build Your Own Solar Power System At Home
I recently built a solar power system at home and I am very pleased with the results. Building your own system might seem difficult at first but if you have basic do it yourself skills you can accomplish it.
Here is a list of items you will need to get started.
Solar cells-can is purchased on e-bay at some very reasonable prices. Most cells include tab wire, buss wire, and soldering flux.
Material to build solar panel-you will need a backing board, UV paint, Plexiglas, aluminum frame, silicone caulk, and miscellaneous hardware.
Battery bank-depending on how many cells you build and the total output of your system will determine how many batteries you will need.
Inverter to change 12 volts to usable house voltage-again size of you inverter will be determined by what you are going to add in your house such as appliances, lights, or other electrical items.
Charge controller-probably the most important part of your system. The charge controller regulates the amount of voltage to your batteries and will disconnect when they are fully charged, not allowing for over and under charging of your system, this prolong the life of your batteries.
Here is what you need to be able to do. You need to solder your solar cells together in what is called strings and then assemble them on a piece of plywood which as been treated with UV paint to preserve the wood. You use the Plexiglas to cover your cells once arranged on your backing board and soldered together forming a complete circuit.
What I encountered while building my solar system was the fact that the solar cells are so fragile, thin as a credit card, and at first they were difficult to solder until I got the hang of it. Once I learned the proper heat and proper solder to use it became easy. Time wise it took me about a week to assemble my entire system. I hope this information shows you how to build your own solar power system at home.
If you are new to making your own solar panels I would suggest purchasing a guide-book available at my website.
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How a Solar Power System Can Save You Some Cash
I am going to be quite honest with you and tell you why the pay back on contractor installed solar power systems are for your grandkids as long as they live in your house! I also going to show you how a solar power system can save you some cash, provided you do it my way.
Solar power is starting to catch on but one must take caution, unless you have money hanging out of your pockets the pay back on solar power systems is years, many years! Full grid tie solar systems cost upwards of $20,000 to $30,000 depending on the system. That much money could pay for many utility bills. The cost for a standard solar panel cost close to $500 per unit. What if I told you I can cut that cost by at least $300, would you be interested?
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Building your own solar panels can save you a lot of money and can also be a good project during bad weather. First you will need your solar cells. I have found several suppliers that you can purchase cells from. They are usually sold in lots of 36, 72, and 108 which will include solder, tabbing wire, bus wire, and a flux pen.
You will need a mounting board or a material that will be or can be made weather-proof. I used a piece of plywood and painted it with UV paint so that it will with stand the sun. You will also need a clear cover that will not yellow and be able to take different weather conditions. I used aluminum channel to secure all these items together which gives strength to your panel.
Next, I soldered nine cells together forming a stringer of solar cells. After making four complete stringers I was ready to start mounting them to my board. The easiest way I found to mount the stringers with clear silicone caulking. This is where you will start to use your bus wire making a complete series circuit forming a 36 cell complete solar panel.
The really only hard thing about building your own solar panels are trying to do this without instructions. That is why I recommend purchasing a guide-book which will lead you through the process one step at a time. When I first started building my own I fumbled around a bit but with the guide that I have it became much easier.
I have listed several different guides you can purchase by visiting my website listed below. Also, you will find more articles on how a solar system can save you some cash.
See the guide that I used to build my own solar panels–>> Click Here
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The Costs Involved in Installing Solar Panels on Your Home
Benefits of Green Solar Energy
To truly understand the benefits of green solar energy, you must first understand how solar energy is harnessed. There are two types of green solar energy-thermal and light. Thermal energy is considered passive solar. This type of green solar energy is harnessed through the design and materials used to construct a building. By integrating south facing windows and materials that retain heat, like brick and stone, you can lower your energy needs and build an energy efficient structure. The thermal energy produced by green solar energy is also used to heat water for solar hot water systems. The rays of the sun also produce light and radiation that can be captured by solar panels to create electricity.
The most popular use of green solar energy is for saving money. Although green solar energy systems can come with a large initial investment, they generally pay for themselves in a few years by providing either supplemental electricity or all of the electricity to your home or business. Building your own solar panels, participating in government refunds and net metering, in which you sell unused electricity back to the power company, can reduce the cost of implementing a green solar energy system. In addition, green solar energy systems require little to no maintenance after installation, as most have no moving parts.
The most important benefit of utilizing green solar energy is completely environmental. With polar ice caps dwindling away and climate changes creating tragic storms world wide, it is increasingly obvious that steps must be taken to decrease global warming and our dependence on fossil fuels. Green solar energy provides a clean energy alternative as it creates little pollution and does not contribute to global warming.
Green solar energy systems can be used by homes and businesses alike. If going solar cannot meet all of your energy needs, it can certainly reduce them. Utilizing green solar energy can save you money, but it’s greatest benefit is to the environment and our future.
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Use The Power of The Sun With Solar Electricity
