Hi Infringer,
I like the way you used an old standard-type of window pane setup.

Thanks very much for the pic and your efforts; keep us updated on the details.

So far I have not had much luck getting my ideas to work at all.

Yes it was the cheapest possible method I tell you I did use plexi glass for the cover though and weather stripping gasket between the plexi and the wood then around the outsides and the screws I used silicone which I also used to fix the solar cells to the glass on the back side...

I will tell you the cheapest solution is to use old windows from yard sales or other sources you can pick up a crap ton for a very cheap price.

At peak the panel is supposed to put out 126 watts but I say 100 watts is more of a fair estimate but it keeps a 100 peak watt inverter 75 watt going continous during slightly cloudy times ...

I purchased the cells from fred480v the best solar source on ebay imho all are 3x6" cells rated at 1.75watts each and are polycrystaline cells...

I managed to scoop 100 cells for 2 bux per cell which you will need because some will arrive broken and you will break a couple yourself to be expected there is a total of 72 cells in total and I was very pleased with the outcome and how I was able to solder them so tightly ... 1 roll of tabbing and a couple rolls of .022 dia silver bearing solder.

To get the tightest I used cardboard cut it out to the size slightly smaller then the window cutout to leave room for connections of each string. All connections were hot glued to stave off any weathering that may occur and also keep the connections solid.

It is painstaking but the end result is excellent if you take your time to do it right.

There is condensation that builds up during the first week or two of operation but from there it seems it drys up. I am seriously considering scaling up here soon I want a wind turbine as well but I was sidelined on that project due to some things that did just not come through I had to put the wind turbine on the back burner but I have thought of taking the easy route of using a motor as a generator because there is less involved with it then making your own generator while I have nearly all the supplies the supplier of my barrels has not followed up with his promise and currently am considering using an hwat design instead.

Thats all for now gotta run.

Hi all.

I'm new to this forum, (and basically to science) and am excited with what I am reading and the innovation and forward thinking everyone is having.
I'm particularly interested in solutions which are implementable by average Joe or Joanne, for useful purposes and not for profit.
To this end I noticed that TiO2 is one of the main components of WhiteOut or Liquid Paper. Perhaps this can be useful in the application.
Also:  potatoes contain polysaccharide (referred to by Duane on April 24) I'm not sure of any "homebrew" was of extracting them for our uses.

Keep up the fire peoples.

To save everyone the trouble never use hot glue for your solar panel it will melt and run down the cells this was my first big panel but it still puts out well without issue been going strong for months now been through lots of wind and rain and works like a champ this winter will be a bigger test with the snow and such but...

What ever you do DO NOT USE HOT GLUE FOR SOLAR PANELS ANYWHERE!

use all weather clear silicone for all of your application it will take longer a couple days of dry time and such but it is well worth the wait! And I swear by this stuff cause I have seen it still holding up after many years of weathering in many applications.

One better but a lot harder to use is epoxy!

enjoy

-infringer-

Here is my Solar Cell Concept.

Jerry