DIY Solar Technique

   The DIY Solar technique consists of two basic concepts:

 1. Making a pv panel of the required voltage etc for each device and

 2. Arranging that its storage battery (if required) is charged with a safe trickle current

  If using a mini module all that is required is to solder on leads and then it is mounted on

  ply sheet, etc.

  We are now offering mini modules which have a maximum power of 1.8 watts for charging

  car batteries and these have several advantages over pv plate in many situations; especially

  if they have to be posted. It is best if an air gap is arranged beneath to give some cooling.

  Where preferred, small panels can be made of amorphous silicon 'thin film' on glass.

  This is cut with a glass cutter, fitted with electrical leads and a simple frame and the leads led

  to a battery or, with radios, mobile phones and fans, directly connected to the panel.

  Many people prefer to fit a plastic frame around the glass to give these pv panels more

  sales appeal.

  Ask us for advice if in doubt. There are several factors that need considering especially used

  in hot situations!

  If you click on this link you will get a typical pdf that we offer freely.

  This one explains about solar charging recells

   Various stages of the making of a small solar panels

  (both pv module and plate) are illustrated in the photos below.  

  Contact us for full details.

This technique is best shown with leaflets (or pdfs) plus a CD ROM which we freely offer.

Either email us biodes@bigfoot.com at or write to us at:

BioDesign, 15 Sandyhurst Lane, Ashford, Kent TN25 4NS UK 

though we have found emailing to be vital in most cases.