PV Gap

Lance Said:

How do I build a solar panel?

We Answered:

Have to agree with MSG. Unless you have the ability to grow super pure silicon crystal and possess some precision machining equipment this is best achieved with one of the kits available on the web or through Edmund's Scientific.

If you're looking to gain a lot of useful knowledge about solar energy. A great place to start is with a solar thermal experiment. Make hot air, hot water, or steam....then a useful resource is 'Sunshine to Dollars' by Steve Harris. I cook with a homemade solar reflector and Steve has many low cost, directly applicable, and serious projects in his book. His aim is to introduce people to the pleasure of energy science.

Good luck, hope this helps.

Sherry Said:

how would you build a solar panel?

We Answered:

As a sandwich.

Glass
Space 1/4 inch
Glass
Space with copper radiator painted flat black.
Box made of wood. with the inside painted black.
Insulate the back side.
Use water with RV antifreese.

Circulate water through with a small pump.
Face it toward the sun.

Thermal water solar Panel.