how to build a cheap solar panel as my own renewable energy source?

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Answer by PeterYou can’t do it cheap

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Who killed the solar panel projects? Shouldn’t we be gettin cheap solar panels by now?

Question by Big Bro Handiwipes II: Who killed the solar panel projects? Shouldn’t we be gettin cheap solar panels by now?

I realize cons might consider this socialist but our dependence on expensive energy is just too much

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Answer by RyndalYeah, power that doesn’t come from big oil would be nice.

Oh, wait…

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Q&A: How do you build a solar panel out of household objects?

Question by Seymore Pickles: How do you build a solar panel out of household objects?
I’m doing my science fair project on solar energy and i need to know how to make a solar panel out of household objects. I found a website that said it is possible to build one out of a box, paint, plastic, and aluminum foil but I can’t find out how.

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Answer by oil field trashHere is one of many do it yourself solar hot water heater sites. You can find more if you just do a web search.

http://www.builditsolar.com/Experimental/experimental.htm

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Solartech SPM020P 20-Watt 12-Volt Polycrystalline PV Solar Panel

Solartech SPM020P 20-Watt 12-Volt Polycrystalline PV Solar Panel

Operating Temperature: -104-Farenheit to +185-Farenheit
Maximum System Voltage: 1000-volt DC
Dimensions: 22-inch by 14-inch by 0.71-inch, Weight: 5-1/2-pound
Includes 9-foot DC power cord
Can be linked in parallel to maintain a 12 volt system or can be linked in series to create a higher voltage system

Polycrystalline solar panels are made from silicon wafers cut from multi-crystal silicon (they are also known as multicrystalline panels) and are also more efficient than amorphous panels. Polycrystalline panels are excellent for all small solar appl

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Solar Powered Fan for Room, or Desk Can Mount in Window Room Ventilator with Removable Solar Panel

Solar Powered Fan for Room, or Desk Can Mount in Window Room Ventilator with Removable Solar Panel

In the age of increasing energy cost, the idea of a free and virtually limitless source seems too good to be true
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Fan Housing: 5.5 x 5.5 inches, Panel size: 5.5 x 2.5 inches
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how viable is it to install solar panel in domestic use-considering regular power cuts in india?]?

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Question by samkind: how viable is it to install solar panel in domestic use-considering regular power cuts in india?]?

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Answer by IcepickPros are it is costly the panels are not cheap and storage of electricity using deep cycle batteries. This is also dependent on your peak demand, as to how many panels and batteries you will need.

Cons you would have low voltage days due to monsoon weathers and long period of cloudy days

Hybrid system are popular here. Wind turbine and solar panels

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