Where can I find instructions for how to build a solar panel myself?

Question

I want to build a solar panel, Is there a website with detailed step by step instructions?

Answer 1

I actually own a solar panel on top of my house.

This is how i got it.

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

I have a 200 gallon solar hot water system using all copper "Second Generation Olin Panels" designed for 10 people that was installed by a private solar company in 1977.  

A year before  a master plumber friend installed a ready made solar disk type panels.  He did not build the solar panels because it's better and more efficient to buy it.  You can save the cost of installation but you might need a permit if your state requires one.  There are many factors in designing and  installing a solar hot water system.

If you are not building a thermosiphon system, then you need an electrician to provide the power for your pump and sensors to run your pump.

Answer 3

Good luck.  I haven't found any.  Even the ones that are 'sorta' do it yourself cost in the thousands.  And to just do it on your own, no way.  Even if you managed to build the solar panel, now you have to figure out how to make it work with the heat, plumbing and electricity in your house.  Just doesn't work.  Solar is too expensive right now, unless you're building a house from scratch and are including it in your design plans.

Answer 4

go to google

Answer 5

just surf the net

Answer 6

Efficiently running solar panels are very complicated, technically and chemically, I doubt it would be worth the effort...

Answer 7

Are you talking of solar PV panels, search on ebay people sell pv chips and manuals to make your own pv panel using those.

Answer 8

Look on the CAT (Centre for Alternative Technology) web site UK.

Answer 9

http://www.ehow.com/how_2140368_build-so...

Things You’ll Need:

Electric stove or hot plate

Copper sheeting

Sheet-metal shears

Micro-ammeter capable of reading currents lower the 50 microamperes

Sandpaper

2 alligator-clip leads

Clear plastic bottle

Water

2 Tbsp. salt

Step 1:

Cut 2 rectangular pieces of copper sheeting, each approximately the size of the stove burner.

Step 2:

Wash 1 piece of the copper thoroughly, and then use the sandpaper to clean off any corrosion.

Step 3:

Lay the copper sheet down on the burner.

Step 4:

Turn the burner to maximum heat.

Step 5:

Monitor the copper carefully. It will change colors as it begins to oxidize, slowly transforming to black.

Answer 10

Its only a matter of time before agua luna.com posts his cut and paste to his web site so that he can try to sell you something.....

  While you wait for that just have a look on google and I am sure you will find something..

Answer 11

MIT.    Of course I think it requires more than four years to understand it.