The sun is the primary source of energy on Earth and sunlight can be converted directly into electricity using Solar Panel 600 Watt. Electricity has become indispensable in life. It powers the machines that most us use daily.

So, what are solar panels? What if you can create your own?

In this article, we will show you a straightforward method of building your own functional solar panel.

THE COMPONENTS

A solar panel is usually manufactured from six (6) components namely the PV (photovoltaic) cell. Or solar cell which generates the electricity, the glass which covers and protects the solar cells. The frame which provides rigidity, the backsheet where the solar cells are laid, the junction box where the wirings are enclosed and connected, and the encapsulant which serves as adhesives.

Since most people does not have access to equipment in manufacturing solar panels. It is important to note and understand those six components in order for anyone to be able to plan the materials needed to create a do-it-yourself or home-made solar panel.

The materials needed on how to make a solar panel must be available for purchase locally or online. And should not exceed the cost of a brand new solar panel or does not take a long time to build.

1.) PV Cell

The first thing to consider when building your own solar panel is the solar cell.

Photovoltaic (PV) cell or solar cell converts visible light into electricity. One (1) solar cell however is not enough to produce a usable amount of electricity much like the microbot in Baymax (Hero 6) which only becomes useful when combined as a group. This basic unit generates a DC (direct current) voltage of 0.5 to 1 volt. And although this is reasonable, the voltage is still too small for most applications. To produce a useful DC voltage, the solar cells are connected in series and then encapsulated in modules making the solar panel.

If one cell generates 0.5 volt and is connected to another cell in series. Those two cells should then be able to produce 1 volt and they can then be called a module. A typical module usually consists of 28 to 36 cells in series. A 28-cell module should be able to produce roughly 14 volts (28 x 0.5 = 14VDC) which is enough to charge a 12V battery or power 12V devices.