There are 3 essential things you need to know when making solar panels for your home. First you need to know the right tools and materials to build a sturdy solar panel system. Next is you need to know where to source the cheapest and sturdiest material for this project and lastly the actual blueprint to build.

Most of these things can either be researched online wherein you can find untested and unverified information or by getting a solid solar panel building guide.The main problem when making your solar panels is if you miss one key part of these 3 things it can either make or break your solar panel project.

This article will provide you information on how to avoid and solve these 3 problems before you even start on your project.

1. Right Tools and Materials

You will need basic tools from your garage, namely a saw, hammer, pliers and a soldering iron, measuring tape and a voltmeter. The materials you need are: Solar Cells, 15 mm hardwood, Plexiglas silicone sealant, flux, UV Plywood protector. These are the basic things you need to use for the project.

2. Sources of Materials

Most of the materials needed can be bought in your local hardware store for a few hundred dollars,the only exception is the solar cell.The best solar cell to find is one that is clear and free of blemishes, since scratches or other reflection problems will affect the panel's absorption. You also need to ask if they are either monocrystalline or polycrystalline type of panels, Since monocrystalline is much more expensive and efficient than polycrystalline and it's up to you which one you think will suit your home.

You can find the cheapest deals in ebay for solar cells. Just make sure that you follow my guidelines above to avoid problems with your purchase.

3. Proper blueprint or guide

The right blueprint is the most essential part of this process since it will give you in-depth analysis for materials and how to do the process correctly. This will save you a lot of cash by avoiding mistakes and following a proven process.