Making a simple solar powered tutorial video

How do you make a solar panel?

For a traditional and straightforward homemade panel, I would recommend just making this out of wood. For starters, get yourself a large piece of plywood to serve as the base of your frame. You later cut it down to the precise size needed for your panel based on the number of solar cells you wish to house.

How do I build a DIY solar system?

If you’re wanting to build a DIY solar system it is critical that you understand the basic laws that govern how electricity works. Understanding basic electrical concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, and circuit theory are all necessary for a successful DIY solar build. We will begin by defining electricity.

What is a DIY solar system guide?

A DIY solar system guide that teaches you everything from basic electrical rules to sizing your solar panels.

How to wire a solar panel?

The first component we are going to wire is the Charge Controller. At the bottom of the Charge Controller, there are 3 signs in my charge controller. The first one from the left is for the connection of the Solar Panel having positive (+) and negative (-) sign.

How much energy does a DIY solar system use?

So, if you would like your DIY grid-tied solar system to offset 100% of your electricity consumption, you’ll need to install solar panels amounting to 6887 watts of power output, or a 6,87 kW solar system. Most first-time DIY installers only want to offset 50 – 75% of their electricity consumption (to lower the startup costs).

How does a solar system work?

Any excess energy generated by your solar panels is sent back to the utility grid. In this case, your utility acts as your battery backup. Any unused power generated by your solar system is fed back to the utility. Utility companies use net metering to credit homeowners the per kWh price they pay for energy consumption.