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  1. Exclamation Sticky Thread Sticky: Are DIY Solar Panels Worth it?

    Started by Jason, 05-31-2009 09:50 AM
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    advertise, blemished solar panels, diy, ebay, homemade solar panels, solar panels, solar thermal
    • Replies: 213
    • Views: 61,794
    Jdubb
    04-27-2013, 07:41 AM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Personal DIY Solar Websites Showing Successful Projects

    Started by Jason, 11-09-2009 07:35 PM
    project, success
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 10,722
    inetdog
    01-19-2013, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  3. Poll Sticky Thread Sticky: Poll: My tiny project in sunny Ecuador

    Started by ecusolar, 12-13-2009 11:21 AM
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    22 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 138
    • Views: 29,188
    Txtinner
    12-30-2012, 06:21 AM Go to last post

  4. Cool Sticky Thread Sticky: Epoxy for encapsulating cells (great DIY thread with photos!)

    Started by scheek, 10-03-2009 08:34 PM
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    5x5, 6x6
    • Replies: 205
    • Views: 72,597
    conntaxman
    11-13-2011, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: DIY Eva solar panel build

    Started by 16v205, 03-06-2011 02:58 PM
    bag, eva, vacuum
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,179
    cs1248
    03-07-2011, 06:01 PM Go to last post

  6. Thumbs up Sticky Thread Sticky: Create a Photo Album To Show Off Your Work [Tutorial]

    Started by Jason, 12-15-2009 01:50 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 5,059
    Jason
    12-27-2009, 03:30 PM Go to last post
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  1. Homemade Panel using mineral oil?

    Started by Dervish, 02-08-2013 09:59 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 884
    daz
    05-16-2013, 03:29 PM Go to last post

  2. Help with some Uni Solar flexible cells

    Started by Green&Nerdy, 05-06-2013 11:07 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Green&Nerdy
    05-06-2013, 11:07 PM Go to last post

  3. Question How connect 2 solar panels in parallel ?

    Started by rdlrn19, 03-02-2010 04:49 PM
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 30,816
    Retep66
    05-06-2013, 01:06 AM Go to last post

  4. Converting Motion Detecting security light to solar?

    Started by TrpnBils, 05-03-2013 10:03 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 134
    inetdog
    05-03-2013, 03:25 PM Go to last post

  5. can we use ordinary lamination film roll for solar cell encapsulation instead of EVA

    Started by SOLAR_MAN, 04-28-2013 04:27 AM
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    1 2
    eva, lamination roll film, solar encapsulation
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 473
    green
    04-29-2013, 10:32 AM Go to last post

  6. choosing cells and output voltage

    Started by Jdubb, 04-26-2013 09:05 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 187
    Naptown
    04-27-2013, 08:44 AM Go to last post

  7. getting ready to encapsulating my first panel

    Started by bucksy, 04-18-2013 03:42 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    green
    04-22-2013, 09:22 PM Go to last post

  8. how to physically attach a junction box to the back of the panel.

    Started by bucksy, 04-21-2013 09:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 137
    bucksy
    04-21-2013, 09:36 PM Go to last post

  9. My new project

    Started by nalaka77, 04-19-2013 12:54 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 299
    nalaka77
    04-21-2013, 03:07 AM Go to last post

  10. My latest solar panel project

    Started by Kebast, 04-02-2013 09:29 PM
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    1 2
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 1,264
    inetdog
    04-20-2013, 08:12 PM Go to last post

  11. My DIY solar oven

    Started by Sampo, 07-23-2011 03:30 AM
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    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 5,286
    Albert_Tom
    04-05-2013, 01:43 AM Go to last post

  12. Dry-Lam film

    Started by NeilTheCop, 04-03-2013 09:14 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 178
    SunEagle
    04-03-2013, 11:12 AM Go to last post

  13. a different idea for encapsulation

    Started by Jaiman, 03-28-2013 05:11 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 414
    Jaiman
    03-30-2013, 11:23 PM Go to last post

  14. Homemade panels. 5th year...

    Started by T-bones, 03-25-2013 09:21 AM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 574
    green
    03-26-2013, 10:41 PM Go to last post

  15. installing of 2 solar panel need advice on controller and battery type

    Started by mauritius, 03-25-2013 11:51 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 347
    FloridaSun
    03-26-2013, 12:45 PM Go to last post

  16. Why use glass at all? Isn't PVA enough?

    Started by arond, 03-25-2013 04:14 PM
    epoxy, eva, glass free, no glass, pva
    • Replies: 4
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    Naptown
    03-25-2013, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  17. what busbar needed/ tabbing wire needed

    Started by rainworm, 02-04-2013 03:18 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
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    rainworm
    03-23-2013, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  18. Noob! Noob! Noob! - regarding the Grail - Where's the best deal on Cells please?

    Started by Caliban, 03-01-2013 08:47 PM
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    cells, parts, procurement, purchase, sources
    • Replies: 62
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    Solaron
    03-21-2013, 04:31 PM Go to last post

  19. Solar sell encapsulant thickness

    Started by sawula, 03-21-2013 03:42 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    sawula
    03-21-2013, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  20. Question Most efficient cells available?

    Started by ckhorne, 03-20-2013 04:37 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 621
    Sunking
    03-20-2013, 10:45 PM Go to last post

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