Is it feasible to make your own DIY solar panels？

The answer is yes. The solar panel industry has been growing in recent years, and more and more people are beginning to realize that owning a solar panel not only reduces your monthly electricity bill, but also reduces the damage that electricity can cause to the environment. But the cost of installing a solar panel still holds many people back.

First of all, we need to know that behind the high cost of installing solar panels, a large part of it comes from the labor cost. As a result, DIY solar panels are becoming more and more popular. Although this installation is more complicated and requires you to have certain knowledge and skills of electricians, it is certainly a very attractive job for DIY enthusiasts or other people who want to try.

What parts you need for a DIY solar panel？

Solar panel

The solar panel is the centerpiece of the entire solar system and the component that takes up the largest and most visible area. It is responsible for collecting energy from the sun in the form of electrons, and it also has the function of converting free-moving electrons into direct current.

Solar Battery

The battery bank is responsible for storing the excess power produced by the solar panels in the overall solar system. It is there to help you collect as much power as possible at midday or other times when the sun is at its warmest, so that your appliances can be used at night and in bad weather. The battery bank can help you achieve power independence, otherwise solar power can only be realized in sunny weather.

Solar Inverter and Solar Charge Controller

First of all, we need to know that the DC power output from solar panels cannot be directly supplied to household appliances. In this case, the power inverter is responsible for converting the DC power output from the solar panel into AC power that can be supplied to the appliances.

The existence of the charger controller can protect the solar panel when the sun is shining, the solar panel output power is too large resulting in the overcharging of the battery pack caused by the damage, at the same time, it can also ensure that the battery pack of the bad weather, the electricity back to the solar panel.

Cables and other mounting racking

The cables used to connect the components as well as the metal brackets, glass panels and other mounting hardware used to fix the solar panel.

Advantages and disadvantages of DIY solar panels

Advantages of DIY solar panels

Saving the cost of installing solar panels

Saving installation costs is the most obvious advantage of DIY solar panels, automated do-it-yourself installation of solar panels will save roughly ten percent of the total costs required for installation, which is worthwhile considering the large base of installation costs.

More energy independence for users

Whether it’s DIY solar panels or buying finished solar panels outright, it gives users the experience of using independent energy sources. Firstly, you no longer need to consider whether there is an increase in the price of electricity set by the power company. Secondly, you can also experience the experience of earning commissions from solar power when the solar panels produce enough electricity.

Disadvantages of DIY solar panels

Can cost more money in the long run if not installed properly

Although DIY solar panels can save you about ten percent, and installing the entire solar system is a complicated process. Considering the subsequent risks caused by improper installation and possible damage to appliances, etc., it may cost more subsequently in the long run. A point worth noting is that DIY solar panels may prevent you from taking advantage of other favorable incentives offered by the government.

Higher requirement of professional experience

Installing an entire solar energy system requires you to have some knowledge and preferably experience as an electrician. Otherwise, you may encounter more difficulties in the DIY process and the final installed product may have more problems that need to be corrected.

Follow-up maintenance problems are more troublesome

First of all, we need to know that DIY solar panels do not come with a company to provide the maintenance, upkeep and repair costs of the solar system. The installation of joints and seals by hand rather than by industrial machinery may result in loose joints or seals. If these loose parts are not checked in the moment, it may bring more trouble and expense for future maintenance.