DIY Solar panel: Part 1

Just wanted to show the progress is my solar panel project. I received a new flux pen today so I spent some time soldering the cells together. So far so good.

Edit: I purchased these cells off of eBay….

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10 Responses

  1. the1969info Says:

    I like your video, …
    I like your video, shows how patient a person has to be at its construction.
    Once you have enough cells together that work, you have it encased to protect it, what do you do to hook it up to something, like a fan or recharging something?
    thx

  2. vicmeuk Says:

    well done mate…
    well done mate…

  3. SolarXpert Says:

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  4. SolarXpert Says:

    100 monocrystalline …
    100 monocrystalline 2 watt solar cells 5″ x 5″!
    $264.99 at checkout!
    $1.32/watt!

    Ends Sunday, June 21, 2009!

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  5. monokeye8 Says:

    sweet video! I have …
    sweet video! I have been looking for something like this for awhile as opposed to the BS videos you mostly see on this subject. keep up the good work.

  6. Yellow2011 Says:

    If you try it? I …
    If you try it? I would be interested in your result by any chance :-)

  7. n3vmc Says:

    ebay again! Search …
    ebay again! Search for tabbed wire for solar panels…..I acquired a few spools.

  8. tmansonusa Says:

    Where did you find …
    Where did you find this flat conductor you used for tab material? I can’t find it anywhere (and maybe I am misunderstanding what you used). Thanks

  9. n3vmc Says:

    You know I never …
    You know I never thought of that. :)

    It cant hurt to try right?

  10. Yellow2011 Says:

    Thanks for the …
    Thanks for the videos keep it up. A question is , istnt it better to also solder the second white spot on the backside for better amperage?

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