How To Make A Solar Panel Out Of A Window

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How to make a solar panel out of a window.

Solar queen at alte. Amy beaudet has been in the solar industry at the alte store since 2007. She s been a sales rep an instructor and an all. For making this solar panel you will need 10 solar cells.

Watch as our solar queen demonstrates the challenges of trying to make solar power inside. Then cut out the backing using a strong craft knife. Measure and cut a backing board. Carefully measure a square in a 2 to 3 mm 0 079 to 0 118 in thick plastic board with a height and width about 1 mm 0 039 in larger than your solar cells.

The second panel must be attached on the same side as the cinefoil. This portable solar setup can expand your existing solar system or even become your primary solar charging system if you don t have one yet. Solar panel in window. Now attached the second frame to form the window of the panel.

Lay out the cells in the arrangement you will use then measure the dimensions and cut a board to that size. In this video project i am making small solar panel that i will use in my next big project hackbox. Tape one end then the other and place tape again about every 12 or so. The following two tabs change content below.

You will need a thin board made out of a non conductive material such as glass plastic or wood to attach the cells to. Attach the second frame the same as you have the aluminum flashing and the cinefoil to the first frame.