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Aug
15

How to build a Solar Panel from Solar Cells DIY Part 1

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How to build a Solar Panel from Solar Cells DIY Part 1 This is a video of how I build solar panels from single solar cells wired in series. This is a great DIY “do it yourself” Green power project. These solar panels are very powerful and following these steps you will be able to make them for 1/3 of what they sell them for in the stores. If your looking to get off the grid or just drop your electric bill this is perfect for you! Stay tuned for up and coming parts. I will seal these solar panels and test them in up and coming videos. We will even show how we install it on my own home and how I connect it to our grid tie inverter. I hope you enjoy the video. All the best, -Pete Mixcat.com mixcatcom

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  1. shartne Said,

    PLEASE CHECK OUT MY CHANEL IF YOU WANT TO SEE HOW TO MAKE SOLAR PANELS I SHOW YOU EVERYTHING!It want to take a look at some pretty decent homemade solar panels check out my channel I show you everything I have a 12 part series on “How to build a solar panel that will last for thirty years”

  2. myreonr Said,

    Nice demo, wonder if there’s a nice written instruction for that? DIY is the way to go for solar panels and accessories!

  3. yellowmustanglover Said,

    Can you provide me with your good source for solar cells. I would like to give Your
    design on glass a try! I have never made a solar panel before but am interested
    because of your great example. Also what thickness of tempered glass do you recommend? Watched about 5 or 6 of your videos included your reclycling of the small LCD screen. Really good Stuff! Thanks … Roger (yellowmustanglover) on Youtube or mustangro@hotmail.com

  4. TheChineseEmpire Said,

    If I build my own solar panels and hook it to my ongrid system with an inverter will it actually reduce my electric cost? Using batteries seem too expensive. Thanks Neal

  5. Braeden123698745 Said,

    Actually I was looking at a cell site and they reccomend Flux for soldering.

  6. smokesupp Said,

    Learn how to make your own solar panels step by step for under $200 a panel! solarsjunkie. com

  7. PlainlyJane1960 Said,

    @mixcatcom Hi im thinking of building my mom some solar pannels can you send me a link to where you bought your solar cells? thanks - Ivy

  8. PlainlyJane1960 Said,

    @mixcatcom
    Hi can i am thinking of building some solar pannels for my mom can i have a link to where you bought your solar cells? thanks pete =].

  9. MrTrinidadgavidia Said,

    @mixcatcom I have a question if i want to build a 200 watt solar panel how many cells will i need and how much total including shipping to 90037? my watts consumption is 8000 per hour. and my house each two months is 1600kwh. Please let me know.
    Thanks

  10. swedensy Said,

    Omg u are wiering 90% of the movei, use moei ediotor to speed up tings man.

  11. swedensy Said,

    3:19 solar cell wont blow even if u paralel connect it with 520A car baterry (110ah)

  12. Pele2011IAM Said,

    Hi Pete,
    What wattage soldering iron is best?
    Cheers,
    Pele

  13. AdenilsonFTJunior Said,

    Hi, I really enjoyed your video. I’m doing a scholarly work, and I need carry a car battery with solar power, but for that I need ready cells. Could you give me your e-mail to negotiate the price and quantity of cells.

  14. izzyred1 Said,

    FAB! THANK YOU!!!!!

  15. izzyred1 Said,

    FAB! THANK YOU!!!!!

  16. mumbleye Said,

    @MrsCheerios ebay is where i bought all mine

  17. mumbleye Said,

    i cant, for the life of me, get the solder on the fronts to stick. i’m using the same rosin core solder and flux that everybody recommends. what am i doing wrong?

  18. mike081283 Said,

    where do u get those cells and cant i use plexiglass or lexan

  19. EDEALMKR1 Said,

    Interested in making a panel. where can I get cells. Any help would be appreciated.

  20. STARBUX146 Said,

    You should be wearing rubber gloves. Any grease from your finger tips may affect the final product. It’s similar to when you install a halogen light bulb in your car, the slightest bit of grease can cause it to fracture. Very nice tutorial though : )

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  22. Liam22Debono Said,

    hello, great tutorial but can you please send me a list with prices and if possible where to buy all of the apparatus that you used please thank you . :)

  23. rahimShah Said,

    @mixcatcom

    Did you ever get a chance to work on water pump based on solar cells?

  24. beeveee Said,

    @mixcatcom I am interested in building some units of solar panels. Can we try one panel’s worth of cells
    if you have them.

  25. LakeErieFising Said,

    This guy looks like the guy from Transformers!lol. Ive been playin with this stuff since i was 10. Any idea if its possible to make the individual cells outside of a factory?

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