How To Make Your Own Solar Panels

To build your own solar panels you'll need some parts that you can easily and cheaply get from your local hardware store.  The tools required are basic things you probably already have in your toolbox like screwdrivers, saw, and wrenches.

The Earth4Energy guide contains step by step videos of exactly how to make your own  solar panels.  Watching the videos will make the process very straight forward and easy to understand.

The first decision you'll need to make when you start to make your own solar panels is what purpose you want them for.  Depending on this choice you will require some different components.

There are 4 different blueprints

Portable Solar Power System

Great for outdoor use to power some small gadgets when you're away from a power outlet.  These are very simple to put together and you actually only need 5 items to build a complete system.

Grid-connected Solar Panel System

By connecting your solar panel to your local electricity grid you can earn credit for the electricity you generate and don't use. Your power meter will actually run backwards.

This allows you to offset the extra power you generate but don't use on sunny days when it is cloudy out.

Grid-connected Solar Panel System With Battery Backup

Adding a battery backup is ideal for emergency power in the case of a blackout, or to power things when the sun isn't shining.

Off-Grid Solar Power System

This is the most complex blueprint in the Earth4Energy Guide.  Getting a fully off-grid system working requires enough backup to power things when the sun goes down.  The guide includes a list of options to help you get the items you need at a significant discount or even free.

The Best Place To Get Solar Panels

Cheap solar panels are available on ebay.  In many cases it is possible to fix broken panels easily.  That allows you to get broken panels at very good prices.  There are some good merchants on ebay selling good quality panels for very low prices.  These merchants are actively tracked and we'll let you know who they are in the Earth4Energy guide.

Consider This

If you sit back and do nothing you will continue to pay more than you should for your electricity. You can save thousands by making your own solar panels or wind generator and you'll save even more on your power bills.

If you are not technically inclined do not worry. The videos are easy to follow and understand. Everything is explained step by step.