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In the event of making the solar panels most of the commonly available guidelines and resources make it more complicated than it actually is.

The fact is that constructing solar panels yourself is not difficult unless you do not have an understanding of what you are trying to do and a concise plan to do it.

Here’s a quick overview of the entire process, just to prove to you how easy it is:

1. Initially, determine if you really need to construct your own solar panel. It may be that you can obtain one that someone is discarding without having to pay anything. You should be aware that you may not have to do this to start with.

2. Given you decide to continue with the project, here is what you will have to do.

First of all, you might be enthusiastic to replace your electric bills with your own DIY solar panels; but my suggestion to you is that don’t venture this at your first project.

Start with small steps and work up to larger projects. Begin with a 40 or 50-cell panel and evaluate your results. Also determine the feasibility of taking on further solar panel projects.

Lets get started with your first solar panel project:

At first, collect the required parts like 40 or 50 solar cells from eBay, a few pieces of plywood (cut according to the required length and breadth), tabbing wire, solder and a rosin flux pen.

Next, place the solar cells in series, face-down, and drop a small amount of solder on each tab, one-by-one.

Next, wire together all the cells so that the wire goes from the back of one cell to the front of the next cell (you connect the tabbed parts on each one). This is the most tedious part of the whole process.

Then, connect each row of solar cells together in parallel form, and attach the cells to the wood using silicone.

Lastly, you need to drill holes for the wiring from the solar cells, both positive and negative. They have to be connected to the inverter before you connect to your electric box.

If you’re uncertain about how to connect everything at the end, call the electrician or the power company for assistance - better safe than sorry.

This is a crash overview but the article can provide you with the basic ideas. Wiring of the solar panels together is the most delicate and troublesome part of this total process. However, the time and practice can make you a master of this art.

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