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How to make solar panel / solar cell at home

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How to make solar panel / solar cell at home

7,043,066 views April 1, 2020 4:21

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ChannelTheLazyDays™

In brief

Build a basic DIY solar cell at home using a copper-clad board and ferric chloride to etch copper patterns. This project is for curious makers testing small-scale solar energy concepts, though results may vary due to material purity and setup limitations.

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In this video i will make a solar panel at home in diy method.

Board Name : Copper Clad Board FR4

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Best Marker pen for etching:

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Tinning material:

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Small solar panel for your projects:

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Note:
Ferric chloride is not available for international shipping.


You can make the silicone by adding solvent with pure silicone powder.
Maximum current 20mA.
After few hours the cell stopped working.
It may be due to impurities in solvent or silicon powder.
Solution used to etch the copper was Ferric Chloride. (FeCl3)
One table spoon in half litre of water and shake 10 minutes
with the board in it.
Be careful with any chemical.
Don't throw the waste in drainage.

*Try at your own risk.

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TheLazyDays™ published this 4:21 video tutorial on April 1, 2020. It has been watched 7,043,066 times on YouTube.

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