Making a solar panel

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Hey guys im new to making solar panels and i recently purchased some solar cells for a project at school and would like to know the basic things that i need to get started on making that solar panel. If you guys could help me out i'd be grateful.
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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,439 admin
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    Re: Making a solar panel

    There is at least one good sized thread about making your own solar panels here...

    Good Luck!
    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Making a solar panel

    Here's an article I came across, about how an automated factory assembles PV panels.

    http://machinedesign.com/ContentItem/73070/SolarProductionShiftsIntoHighGear.aspx
    or http://tinyurl.com/42wotu

    images are at the bottom of the article. enjoy.


    (added to this thread, because the title seemed better than flea-bay cells)
    Powerfab top of pole PV mount | Listeroid 6/1 w/st5 gen head | XW6048 inverter/chgr | Iota 48V/15A charger | Morningstar 60A MPPT | 48V, 800A NiFe Battery (in series)| 15, Evergreen 205w "12V" PV array on pole | Midnight ePanel | Grundfos 10 SO5-9 with 3 wire Franklin Electric motor (1/2hp 240V 1ph ) on a timer for 3 hr noontime run - Runs off PV ||
    || Midnight Classic 200 | 10, Evergreen 200w in a 160VOC array ||
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  • boB
    boB Solar Expert Posts: 1,030 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Making a solar panel

    Maybe you could ask Crewzer if you could get a tour of OutBack's new PV module manufacturing facility in Arlington ??

    boB:D
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  • halfcrazy
    halfcrazy Solar Expert Posts: 720 ✭✭✭
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    boB last i heard that was "TOP SECRET". Have they started shipping yet? and are they still frameless?
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  • crewzer
    crewzer Registered Users, Solar Expert Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Making a solar panel

    I'll be in Arlington Oct 20 - 25... after Solar Power in San Diego... no promises...;)

    Regards,
    Jim / crewzer
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  • boB
    boB Solar Expert Posts: 1,030 ✭✭✭✭
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    halfcrazy wrote: »
    boB last i heard that was "TOP SECRET". Have they started shipping yet? and are they still frameless?

    Naahhh... There's been lots of articles on Silicon Energy now.

    As for the frame vs. no frame, maybe Crewzer will find out. I have no idea.

    Or, (from their web site) you can call call (360)618-6500 for details.

    boB
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