Most solar energy is received when the cell array faces directly towards the sun.
How to make a solar panel with cd pdf.
7 keep the back side of solar module surfaces free of foreign objects.
Cut a piece of plastic drop cloth 3 inches longer and wider than your box.
Passive solar does not change the collector surface angle remains fixed.
It s really quite easy to make solar panels once you know a few industry secrets.
It sounds relatively implausible i know.
Well this is not a real solar panel but it makes good use of the cd s reflective surface for creating a solar heating panel.
4 do not install near flammable gases.
How to make extra efficient solar panels using old blu ray discs.
5 do not drop or allow objects to fall onto module.
Blu ray discs pretty color actually makes them great at capturing light.
How to make a solar panel using your old metallica cd collection boot legs included.
Here is my sort of back of the envelope sketch showing the overall dimensions of the solar panel.
Another thing to think about.
You don t need to be a builder anybody can make solar panels.
Do not stand or step on solar module.
Let the glue dry overnight.
I decided to make 2 sub panels of 18 cells each just so make it easier to assemble later.
Hang the panel in a south facing window.
Each sub panel will fit into one well in the main panel.
So there is a center divider across the middle of the box.
6 completely cover solar module with opaque materials when wiring to halt production of electricity.
Punch two holes in the upper corners of the box and slip an s hook through each hole.
Stretch the drop cloth over the top of the box and glue it down over the sides making the seal as airtight as possible.
Proper solar panel orientation for maximizing input requires an understanding of how the sun tracks across the sky in your particular area both daily and yearly see fig.
After you install the solar panels on your home the value of your home will increase by thousands.