Can i glue this solar cell to anything?

Question

It the small solar cell from radioshack

http://www.radioshack.com/sm-buy-the-silicon-solar-cell-on-http-wwwradioshackcom--pi-2062564.html

and i need it to be connected to something... can i glue it directly or should i connect it some other way... Thanks

Answer 1

Use a glue that can be removed, like hot wax.

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Answer 2

Solar cells get quite hot. You usually need a heat sink of some type or at the very least, the rear of the panel needs air circulation to allow cooling.

I note these only produce 0.55v maximum. To do anything useful, you would need a few more. Generally, to produce a 12v (15v charge) panel would need about thirty.  This would produce about 4.5 Watts. There are cheaper panels available (and they are already constructed).

Silver epoxy would be a suitable glue but might be a bit pricey. A mechanical clamp might be better. If you try to use a glue, consider the effect it will have on the heat conduction from the area where it will be glued.