Build a Solar Panel to Generate Electricity
When you want to switch to renewable energy and, hence, lessen your dependence on fossil fuel-generated electricity, you can either purchase or build a solar panel. We highly recommend building your own solar panel because of its cost-efficiency as well as the learning opportunity the activity provides in deepening your knowledge and appreciation of solar power.
You will need to delve deeper into terminologies such as electrons, diode, oxide, watts and amps as well as secure more materials like silicone caulk, copper, solder and plexi-glass. Still, the basic steps to build a solar panel are also relatively simple and the materials are easy to handle, both of which are far outweighed by the benefits of renewable energy.
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Gather All the Materials and Tools
The first step when you want to build a solar panel electricity-generating system will, of course, have to be gathering the materials and tools necessary for the DIY project. Let’s start with the basic hand tools, which include a saw, hammer, drill, screw drivers, tape measure, caulking gun and paintbrushes to build the box to house your solar cells. You will also need a multimeter for checking output voltages, a soldering iron and a few rosin core solder and tabbing wire.
The basic solar panel system consists of the solar panel, the battery and the inverter, considerations of which include the following:
* The size of the solar panel depends on the amount of electricity you want to generate. You have many resources that will teach you how to build a solar panel from the Internet to the bookstores, even your local government agencies.
* The battery must be a deep cell rechargeable battery. Keep in mind that bigger is not better when it comes to the solar battery so a 12-volt type is often sufficient for the purpose. You also need to build battery box to protect the battery from the elements and to protect the people from the battery.
* The inverter and DC meter allows for the power generated by the solar panel to be used for home appliances. Basically, these devices convert solar power from the AC to the DC type of electricity.
With a DIY kit, you are usually provided with easy-to-follow instructions so you need not scour through many stores and sites to find all the three abovementioned components.
Assemble the System
With all the materials in place, you can now start assembling them. First, you have to attach the DC input and meter to the battery box. Second, you must connect the meter and battery with insulated wire, making sure that you connect the first wire into the negative input. Third, you connect the battery to the DC inlet and solar panel. Again, with a DIY kit, you will be provided with detailed instructions into which outlet goes into which wire.
The last step is to catch the sun’s rays. You must position the solar panel system in an area of your yard where it can catch the most of the sun’s rays throughout the day. You will need 8-10 hours of juicing up before you can actually use it. And that is how easy you can build a solar panel and benefit from it through lower electricity costs and lesser dependence on fossil fuel.
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