Solar energy panels : How to build up your own home solar power

SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 6, 2013 - PRLog -- You could already be conscious of solar electricity panels as a fantastic way for you to preserve the environment and save some money.  But did you know you can build your very own solar cells?  It's true!  With just a little time and some materials from your local home goods store, you can make some.  This tract shows you the easiest way to make a solar cell in order that you can understand the theory of how these panels work.  This is a superb means of showing kids how these things work.  Keep on reading to find out.  

First, assemble the materials you need.  You need to have sheet metal, copper sheeting, alligator clips, a hot plate and a clear bottle made of plastic.  You also need salt and water, as well as a micro-ammeter that will read less than 50 amperes.  Naturally, be absolutely sure you've got the suitable safety gear, including gloves, shades and tongs.  Have a first aid kid nearby, as well as a tub of water or fire extinguisher.  

Next, check that your copper is not corroded and sandpaper them to be certain.  Then, cut 2 pieces of copper that are roughly the size of the hot plate.  Put one of the pieces on top of the hot plate and turn it to the maximum.  As the copper heats, it is going to oxidize and at last turn black.  That should take in the region of 30 to forty minutes.  Monitor the copper in this time to avoid an accident.  Then permit the copper to chill for approximately a half hour.  Eventually, rinse the cooled copper off in cool water, wiping off the top layer of the oxidized coating.  Use your hands for this step, since you only need to address the upper layer of oxidation that comes off simply, not all of the way through.  Be delicate as you do this.  

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Make a narrow bucket by cutting the apex of the plastic bottle.  Now, take the unheated copper piece and insert it into the bottle.  Then put the oxidized copper on the opposite side.  Ensure they don't touch.  Attach an alligator clip to each piece.  Clamp the alligator clip from the unheated copper and attach it to the micro-ammeter's positive terminal.  Attach the other piece of copper in a rather similar way to the negative terminal.  

Use two large spoons of salt and mix it with a cup or two of water.  Then tip the mix into the base of the plastic bottle, but do not wet the alligator clips.  In reality make sure there are a few inches of copper at the very top that stays dry.  Check the micro-ammeter needle for movement.  When you put this solar cell outside, you will see the needle rise as the panel absorbs the sun.  

Now, the photovoltaic cell in this post will work as well as the solar panels you purchase.  But now you can more clearly understand how this technology works and you can attempt to build up your own solar panels and install them.

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