How To Build A Solar Panel - Part 4

[NewnotesJR]

I think you mean because you DON'T want the cells to be stretched and squeezed as the wood expands and contracts, because that is what would happen if you put silicon around the edges instead of just in the center of the back.

[e2thenegpii]

Next time if you drill first before painting then you avoid chipping the paint and having to cover it with sillicone

[willman18696]

at 6:00 minutes there is a trick to using silicone.....try to wet your fingers a bit, myself I lick my fingers then I smear the silicone around the hole to get it nice and smooth (it doesnt stick to your fingers). Some may use a bit of water. That is a cable guy trick from my brother. Thanks for the video and using a grommet technique to make a professional look. Cheers Robert!

[SunGreenSolarEnergy]

Sun spots and solar energy systems--does all this solar activity create any kind of risk of overloading a solar energy system?

[jimmybrowder]

Why are you using a wood backer when some others are glass backers? I haven't watched all your videos yet but I will soon. Thanks, Jimmy

[usernameted1]

great videos, love em. It is pronounced "seal"-"a"-"cone".

[DemCrookBooyz]

The plastic pieces you are refering too are call gromets you can find them at any supply store very cheap and they come in a variety of sizes.

[bloodawn5]

I hope that at the end of the videos you explain how to put them in a house or something

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[RASTALAWA]

you never showed how you made the solar cells, whats up with that; great video though but uto make dem. should have showed how u made the cells. I was getten excited to see how to make the cells

[RASTALAWA]

you never showed how you made the panels, whats up with that; great video though but uto make dem. should have showed how u made the panels. I was getten excited to see how to make the panels

[RASTALAWA]

you never showed how you made the panels, whats up with that; great video though but u should have showed how u made the panels. I was getten excited to see how to make dem.

[FreeMBS]

6:12.....video turns into complete brain porn

[damianb233]

where did you get the plastic caps?

[typeXJuggernaut]

7;42 mins of drilling 2 holes LOL I am sure no one is going to go that far in a build then just leave the wiring inside the case 

[cavalier171]

Great well done

[hedgehog174]

hey Robert.....wonderful videos i have learned so much ....you did an awsome job

i would like to make one suggestion though...... i would use high temp silicone wich can be found at any auto parts store .....cause those panels will reach temps in access of 200 F

thanks for sharing all the hard work and time that you put into this project to help us newbies

Tim

[bearboneskentuck]

put the silacone in the hole under the plactic gromlet. Then insert the gromlet

[creasyj21]

Great videos, thanks for the efforts! 2 things though, haha: it's sili-CONE, not con :) and you're using a masonry bit when you should be using a wood bit. ;) Keep up the good work though. Glad someone decided to make some detailed tutorials on solar energy!

[321Aceking]

your videos helped me also I changed my profile name it was tradogg333 and I won your contest and you sent me a 5 watt solar panel thanx again for that~ I tried to make a video reply for it but my cam was to dark Great videos man~ Tra!!

[mikeymike77123]

@gatorneck305 actually I've seen another video where a guy demonstrates how to much heat can lower the wattage. Black paint would draw in more heat. In his demonstration he put a solar panel (kinda like the ones @ harbor freight tools*Water proof*) in some water @ about 75 degrees and it managed to have 2 more watts of power output compared to the panel that set in the direct suns heat which was around 130 degrees. In other words, it seems more "heat" makes there performance not as good.

[solenraymond]

Mr. Smith,

Thank you for the time you have spent in putting these videos together. I have looked all over the net and finally found something that made sense. I just wanted to tell you I appreciated your effort! I have also visited your website. Nice work. Best regards, solenraymond

[lesanglais]

Hello Rob,

great job in these videos. My daughter and I had a great moment in watching all the videos and takes notes. I was wondering where to buy some cells for a project? and can you elaborate a little more about the positive side and the negative side of each cell and how to connect all of them together. We get a little confused about the (+) and (-) side of 1 cell. My daughter said she think you'll be something big one day and keep on the good work.

[RobertSmith3]

Hi lesanglais,

Visit my forum over at SolarTechTown and I'll try to assist you there.

Thanks

[mikeymike77123]

@lesanglais yeah his website is helpful with where to get products from the links(picture links), as far as the (+) (-) thing, the negative is the front side (the colorful looking side), positive is the back side where them 6 little spots are. Like in his video he solders to the back on a bunch of them, then when he lays them down in order (negative side up) the wires over lap from the bottom (positive)of the back of one, on to the top (negative side) of the solar cell beside it. Hope that helps

[halconsalvaje]

@mikeymike77123 yeah it helps, i know he said positive on the back and negative on the front :)

[PAKISRULEZ]

@lesanglais ebay sells pressy cheap u can get 96 A grade cells for 111$ with free shipping

[samspooks]

Great job, havent watch all your videos yet. One suggestion, on your plastic inserts. I would fill the hole with silicon and then put the inserts in and let the silicon dry. Then drill your hole straight thru both inserts.

[rockmalai]

wonderful job. thanks and continue to do more.

[missripcord]

Thanks so much for your help great work

[reastag1]

hey i like your work and i say if anyone really want to make a solar penal your videos are very great help, i'm going to make a penal my self but i want to use Aluminum Frame for my panel but i do like your video

thank you

ps i'm in jamaica where there is a lot of sun.

[RobertSmith3]

Thanks, and thanks for commenting! Eventually I'll try as well to make a frame out of aluminum, as that's what most companies use.

[TheAksumite]

Hey do you put the tabbing wires on the top of the solar cell and the bottom?Meaning you have four tabbing wires on one solar panel ?Is that what you did?

[RobertSmith3]

Not initially. When you first start, you only have 2 strings of tabbing wire on the solar cells, either on the bottom or the top.

Once you connect another solar cell to another one, then it appears that all the solar cells have 4 pieces of tabbing wire connected. I recommend viewing videos 3-4-5.

[halconsalvaje]

@RobertSmith3 is it better to use aluminum? what is the difference between those frames? i really like your videos and i will try to built one solar panel, thanks to you my friend, i apreciate it a lot :)

[RobertSmith3]

@halconsalvaje Yes, if you can use aluminum, it will last longer, it's stronger, more reliable, and more professional.