Today it is possible to install solar panels in your home on your own. The solar panels harness energy from the sun’s rays and then convert them into AC power. Let us have a look at how you can create your own home solar panel. First of all you will have to get the required material from the market to make the solar panel.
However before installing the solar panel you will have to check the surroundings of your house and then decide a place where the panel will be installed. You should ideally choose a place that receives maximum rays of the sun for a maximum period during the day. Normally the roof is a good place to install the panel. In case your backyard receives good amount of light then it is better to install the solar panel there so that there is no need to climb the roof.
The DIY kit can be purchased from ecocompass.com or at the local store to make your own solar panel. A DIY kit will cost you around $50 to $100. The kit has videos and instructions on how to assemble your panel. Don’t forget to put on your goggles when you are working on the project. The first step is to use the sheet metal shears to cut the copper flashing into rectangle and square pieces. The pieces should be cut in such as way that they can fit in the electric burner. Use sandpaper to remove any type of corrosion.
The next step is to place the copper flashing on the electric burner and then switch on the burner. The flashing has to be heated for about 30 minutes to create a thick layer of black cupric oxide. The cupric oxide will begin to flake once the copper cools. You can scrub the whole copper surface with water to remove any remaining bits of oxide.
However see to it that you do it gently so that the red cuprous oxide is not removed.
After cutting another piece of copper of the same size, you can attach both the panels with the help of alligator clips. The alligator clips should be attached to the inside of the plastic jar or bottle after cutting the top. The panels should not touch each other. You can then connect the lead of the copper late to the meter’s positive terminal. You can attach the negative terminal to the cuprous oxide plate. You can then make a solution of salt and hot water to cover the bottom of the plates. You can then place your new solar panel in the sun.