How Do You Make An Electric Solar Panel?
Harnessing the photovoltaic effect that turns sunlight into electricity can be done in any kitchen or workshop with a gas burner with only a few basic materials and the right tools, and with little expertise. This solar panel model is based on copper rather than silicon, and is not nearly as effective, but it does have the great virtues of being easily scaled and readily made almost anywhere. Cut a square or rectangle from the copper sheeting with the sheers. Heat the sheet cutting until it is red hot using a gas burner, electric hot plate or even a blowtorch. The side that is not being “cooked” will form a coat of black oxide. For a large sheet, heat each section of the sheet in turn until the entire sheet is coated. Remove the black oxide with a plastic scouring pad. This will expose the reddish-pink oxide underneath. It is critical to be gentle and not use a harsh tool like a metal scraper to avoid damaging this red layer of oxide. Coat the red oxide side of the sheet with a brush a
