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DIY Solar Panels
How to make solar panels.
You'll need:
Solar Cells (The 0.5 volt / 3.6 Amp type)
Soldering Iron
2 x Perspex sheets at least 3mm thick
EVA material
Araldite or silicon sealant
Heat Gun / Hair Dryer
Material for spacer 'beading'
You must essentially cover up the soldering, wire connections with EVA applying to the solar panels.
The cells are wired up in a series configuration resulting in a theoretical 8 volts from 16 cells. However in extreme sunshine this can result in a 10 volt reading.
This part will be covering the EVA application, making the 'beading', perspex fixing, environmentally sealing, confirmation voltages and then it'll be ready