Comments for How To DIY Solar Panels http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com Learn How To Make Your Own Solar & Wind Power Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:50:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Solar panels: different types? best and why? new technology coming? by Frank N http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/solar-panels-different-types-best-and-why-new-technology-coming/comment-page-1#comment-572 Frank N Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:50:36 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/solar-panels-different-types-best-and-why-new-technology-coming#comment-572 Start your research with the reference and work out from there. The newest technologies being deployed now are those using multiple layers to capture light at more than one wavelength, and those using thin films instead of silicon substrates. The former is still too expensive for most applications. The latter is useful for novel applications where a flexible substrate is better than a brittle one. The political and media mania of the last few years has driven photovoltaic research and development to make tremendous improvements in technology and cost. That plus government incentives make it a practical and economic tool for today. Check with your local solar providers, who research the market and choose the best balance of available products to use on new installations. Start your research with the reference and work out from there. The newest technologies being deployed now are those using multiple layers to capture light at more than one wavelength, and those using thin films instead of silicon substrates. The former is still too expensive for most applications. The latter is useful for novel applications where a flexible substrate is better than a brittle one. The political and media mania of the last few years has driven photovoltaic research and development to make tremendous improvements in technology and cost. That plus government incentives make it a practical and economic tool for today. Check with your local solar providers, who research the market and choose the best balance of available products to use on new installations.

]]> Comment on Solar panels: different types? best and why? new technology coming? by Climate primate http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/solar-panels-different-types-best-and-why-new-technology-coming/comment-page-1#comment-571 Climate primate Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:15:39 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/solar-panels-different-types-best-and-why-new-technology-coming#comment-571 Dude basically two types of solar 1. Photovoltaic modules- this uses the sun's energy to generate DC energy this can then be converted into AC electricity 2. Solar thermal collectors- the heat is captured via some form of solar collector , solar hot water system use this type of energy (these are the easiest to make at home) Doing a Wiki on these two will answer most of your questions Good Luck Dude

basically two types of solar

1. Photovoltaic modules- this uses the sun’s energy to generate DC energy this can then be converted into AC electricity
2. Solar thermal collectors- the heat is captured via some form of solar collector , solar hot water system use this type of energy (these are the easiest to make at home)

Doing a Wiki on these two will answer most of your questions

Good Luck

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]]> Comment on Uni-Solar PVL-68 PowerBond PVL 68 Watt 12 Volt 112-Inch x 15.5-Inch Flexible Solar Panel by sinn-TE http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/uni-solar-pvl-68-powerbond-pvl-68-watt-12-volt-112-inch-x-15-5-inch-flexible-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-569 sinn-TE Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:27:27 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/uni-solar-pvl-68-powerbond-pvl-68-watt-12-volt-112-inch-x-15-5-inch-flexible-solar-panel#comment-569 <div style="margin-left:0.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> 4 of 14 people found the following review helpful: </div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span style="margin-left: -5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-4-0._V192240704_.gif" width="64" alt="4.0 out of 5 stars" title="4.0 out of 5 stars" height="12" border="0"/></span> <b>Thin, lightweight solar panels.</b>, <nobr>May 29, 2011</nobr></div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <div><div style="float:left;">By </div><div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2SP3RKFTXR50F/ref=cm_cr_if_pdp/180-2878822-7980165?ie=UTF8&tag=h0cf-20&linkCode=xm2" target="_top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">sinn-TE</span></a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A2SP3RKFTXR50F/ref=cm_cr_if_auth_rev/180-2878822-7980165?ie=UTF8&tag=h0cf-20&linkCode=xm2&sort_by=MostRecentReview" target="_top"></a></div></div><div style="clear:both;"/> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span class="crVerifiedStripe"><b class="h3color tiny" style="margin-right: 0.5em;">Amazon Verified Purchase</b><span class="tiny verifyWhatsThis">(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase/180-2878822-7980165" target="AmazonHelp" onclick="amz_js_PopWin('http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase/180-2878822-7980165', 'AmazonHelp', 'width=400,height=500,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');return false; 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The terminal-box was needed because there was no long thing of the connection cable.

Recommended to purchase the cable at the same time.

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]]> Comment on Uni-Solar PVL-68 PowerBond PVL 68 Watt 12 Volt 112-Inch x 15.5-Inch Flexible Solar Panel by CBH4116 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/uni-solar-pvl-68-powerbond-pvl-68-watt-12-volt-112-inch-x-15-5-inch-flexible-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-568 CBH4116 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:33:00 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/uni-solar-pvl-68-powerbond-pvl-68-watt-12-volt-112-inch-x-15-5-inch-flexible-solar-panel#comment-568 <div style="margin-left:0.5em;"> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: </div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span style="margin-left: -5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" height="12" border="0"/></span> <b>Great For an RV</b>, <nobr>August 12, 2011</nobr></div> <div style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <div><div style="float:left;">By </div><div style="float:left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1YR3OUUCVK1WQ/ref=cm_cr_if_pdp/180-2878822-7980165?ie=UTF8&tag=h0cf-20&linkCode=xm2" target="_top"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CBH4116</span></a> (MD, USA) - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1YR3OUUCVK1WQ/ref=cm_cr_if_auth_rev/180-2878822-7980165?ie=UTF8&tag=h0cf-20&linkCode=xm2&sort_by=MostRecentReview" target="_top"></a></div></div><div style="clear:both;"/> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <span class="crVerifiedStripe"><b class="h3color tiny" style="margin-right: 0.5em;">Amazon Verified Purchase</b><span class="tiny verifyWhatsThis">(<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase/180-2878822-7980165" target="AmazonHelp" onclick="amz_js_PopWin('http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase/180-2878822-7980165', 'AmazonHelp', 'width=400,height=500,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1');return false; ">What's this?</a>)</span></span> </div> <div class="tiny" style="margin-bottom:0.5em;"> <b><span class="h3color tiny">This review is from: </span>Uni-Solar PVL-68 PowerBond PVL 68 Watt 12 Volt 112-Inch x 15.5-Inch Flexible Solar Panel (Lawn & Patio)</b> </div> I have two 68W panels on the roof of my 31' RV that connected to a Morning-star Sun saver duo solar controller that charge my House(camper)Battery and the Engine battery at the same time. So far after 9 months they are doing great. Install was a little tricky with running the wires from the roof (used the fridge vent) so I did not drill any holes and I stuck them right on the campers TPO style roof after cleaning it real good. As I said I'm very pleased with the battery charging power these panels produce. I do allot of beach RV camping and so far they have been keeping my batteries charged. 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I have two 68W panels on the roof of my 31′ RV that connected to a Morning-star Sun saver duo solar controller that charge my House(camper)Battery and the Engine battery at the same time. So far after 9 months they are doing great. Install was a little tricky with running the wires from the roof (used the fridge vent) so I did not drill any holes and I stuck them right on the campers TPO style roof after cleaning it real good. As I said I’m very pleased with the battery charging power these panels produce. I do allot of beach RV camping and so far they have been keeping my batteries charged. “I would however shop around on the internet before you buy because you will most likely find them cheaper if you do your homework.”

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]]> Comment on MAKE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV PANELS SOLAR CELLS HOMEMADE DO IT YOURSELF SOLAR PANEL by RCvolunteer1978 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-566 RCvolunteer1978 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:34:15 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel#comment-566 But guy where did you get the solar panel ? so i find out the purchase price and start saving for it hope to get it before Dec 21 2012 But guy where did you get the solar panel ? so i find out the purchase price and start saving for it hope to get it before Dec 21 2012

]]> Comment on MAKE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV PANELS SOLAR CELLS HOMEMADE DO IT YOURSELF SOLAR PANEL by mixcatcom http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-565 mixcatcom Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:59:52 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel#comment-565 @RCvolunteer1978 shoot me an email of how many you would like and I will get you hooked up. These are $279 per panel and very very nice. All the best, -Pete @RCvolunteer1978 shoot me an email of how many you would like and I will get you hooked up.
These are $279 per panel and very very nice.
All the best,
-Pete

]]> Comment on MAKE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV PANELS SOLAR CELLS HOMEMADE DO IT YOURSELF SOLAR PANEL by RCvolunteer1978 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-564 RCvolunteer1978 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:23:49 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel#comment-564 @mixcatcom ha ha I only have $55 per month to purchase stuff with that is six months of saving I am on a fix income in a motorized wheelchair i have had training for Mass Care / Mass Feeding by USAF , Amer.Red Cross and State of Florida Disaster Services Since 1978 I depend on others to bring the gear and I supervised over the running maintance and up keep of the big stuff for running an High School kitchen feed over 2,000 people four meals per day plus baking bread @mixcatcom ha ha I only have $55 per month to purchase stuff with that is six months of saving
I am on a fix income in a motorized wheelchair i have had training for Mass Care / Mass Feeding by USAF , Amer.Red Cross and State of Florida Disaster Services Since 1978 I depend on others to bring the gear and I supervised over the running maintance and up keep of the big stuff for running an High School kitchen feed over 2,000 people four meals per day plus baking bread

]]> Comment on MAKE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV PANELS SOLAR CELLS HOMEMADE DO IT YOURSELF SOLAR PANEL by Crossingman18 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-563 Crossingman18 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:57:04 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel#comment-563 Very Nice video Very Nice video

]]> Comment on MAKE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV PANELS SOLAR CELLS HOMEMADE DO IT YOURSELF SOLAR PANEL by DOCSAFETUBE http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel/comment-page-1#comment-562 DOCSAFETUBE Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:24:01 +0000 http://howto-diy-solar-panels.com/make-solar-photovoltaic-pv-panels-solar-cells-homemade-do-it-yourself-solar-panel#comment-562 @mixcatcom BRO...279 FOR 1 16 FOOT PANEL ...did you know you can make your own for way less than that? @mixcatcom BRO…279 FOR 1 16 FOOT PANEL …did you know you can make your own for way less than that?

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