Solar power is simply defined as the type of energy from the sun which is converted into thermal or electrical energy. It is possibly the cleanest and safest renewable energy source around the world. Thanks to modern technology we can now harness the sun and convert this energy for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes. The video shows how you can make your own solar panel for your home – however you will still need the solar cells.
This panel is made out of solar cells and the guy in the video makes use of the multicrystalline variety which generate 1.8 watts each on average. Monocrystalline solar cells are made out of silicon ingots and are considered to be the most efficient type on the market because they are made with the highest-grade silicon. They are space efficient because they yield a high power output thus require less space compared to other types of solar cells. They also last the longest and can perform well even in low-light conditions. The only downside they have is that they are the most expensive type of solar cell – but you can still get cheap ones. The guy in the video got them for cheap because some of them are cracked but this does not affect their efficiency and they apparently still work just fine.
video will walk you through it.
Or I can go to local farm store and buy a solar security light for $19.99 that includes a 25 watt panel, 1000 lumen light, battery, switch and motion sensor.
4 of these will easily make a 100 watt panel for $80. (80 cents per watt) Plus you have all the other stuff for projects.