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Just over two years ago solar panels were prohibitively expensive for me. I read a couple of Instructables showing how to make your own panel using solar cells.
by mmsimanga 9y ago
Just over two years ago solar panels were prohibitively expensive for me. I read a couple of Instructables showing how to make your own panel using solar cells. I ordered the solar cells. The plan was to cover the whole garage roof with solar cells.
The price of solar panels dropped. Now I have a box full of solar cells and it just isn't worth it to go the DIY route. The Solar Roof is out of my price range.
- OrwellianChild 9y agoFrustrating to see prices change, but it sounds like you were up for doing the work at the old price, so it could be a learning opportunity... Alternatively, you might be able to sell the cells (at a loss) to recoup some funds and still end up with solar power for cheaper than you were originally intending to pay!
- mmsimanga 9y agoThanks for the encouraging response. I will use the solar cells as a learning opportunity. I am thinking that they will be a good way to teach kids the basics of solar power.