PV Gap

Ricky Said:

how are solar panels made and what materials and chemicals are used?

We Answered:

mono/poly crystalline or silicon amorphous, some have thin glass over thin mirror and beneath those layer are cells that hold the mono poly crystalline and silicon amorphous.

Johnnie Said:

What are the suitable materials for making solar absorber panels and Why?

We Answered:

Smoked Dark or dark colored glass creates the greenhouse effect, the light can get in but the heat has a lot of trouble getting out. That and dark painted metal, which absorbs heat, are the two best absorber panels for solar heating. That's why the professional installations use dark glass over metal pipes.

Jill Said:

What different materials are used to create solar panels?

We Answered:

Silicon (just like in computer chips), glass for protection of the silicon, glazing, and an aluminum frame.

Vincent Said:

Where can you get craft materials that look like solar panels?

We Answered:

Mylar insulation, it comes in rolls and can be bought at Home Depot.

Harvey Said:

Solar Panels?

We Answered:

Solar panels for water heating or electricity?
I just look up Solar heating ,through Google and adapt the technical stuff you find,their
The electrical stuff though is another matter,as it involves PV panels,batteries,charging systems and inverters. All of which are proprietary materials you cannot readily make yourself.
If you were to convert your house to solar power (electrical),I worked it out to around £10.000. (£10k) to do it myself.

Try:

http://www.bigginhill.co.uk/solar.htm