How To Build A Solar Panel To Save Money On Your Electric Bill

July 19, 2009 - PRLog -- Robert Smith, the owner of a new solar energy website (Solar Tech Town: http://www.solartechtown.com) has decided to create a free video open to the public that explains and teaches individuals how to create a solar panel from scratch. Robert, a college student, has submitted over 10 videos on the project and has received large amounts of appreciation for his contribution. We interviewed Robert and he had this to say about why he started the whole project as well as his website Solar Tech Town:

"Currently I'm a college student studying computer engineering, and this summer while I was on break I decided I wanted to learn more about solar energy and how to build a solar panel from scratch. My main reason for looking to build it myself was to learn how it all worked, and the next reason was due to the price of a commercially built solar panel.

So to get started, I searched around and found a few videos here and there, and a few articles on how to go about building a solar panel, but it was hard for me to find a full free video or article that showed you the full process to making a solar panel from scratch. I ended up having to watch about 4 different videos, and then having to sign up for a forum to ask other questions I had in order to get a basic idea of how to go about building my own solar panel.

It was basically an adventure for me, and mid-way into the project, I decided that while I'm learning about how to build a solar panel, and putting it together, why not create a free video to help others that want to learn about solar energy and how to build a solar panel. Of course it takes time to edit the video, and time to create a website, but I see it as a small great way of giving back.

So, you'll learn how to build a 63 watt solar system in this instructable with free videos to help you get started. I know I'm a visual learner, so hopefully most find this very helpful.

For the full video series, simple visit my website at: http://www.solartechtown.com"

To learn more about Robert's solar panel project and to view the complete set of videos, simply visit Solar Tech Town.

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At Solar Tech Town, we teach individuals how to build a complete solar panel from scratch completely free. In this series of free videos, you will learn how to solder solar cells, how to create a frame for your solar cells, as well as learn what components you need to run your solar system; charge controller, inverter, deep cycle battery.