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rmay635703 · 01-19-2011, 08:00 PM

108 Solar Cells 6" X 6" 475 Watts. W/ Flux, Wire, Diode, Etc.

only $225.00

I am curious if any of you would bite on these, personally given the natural of solar cells I'm not sure if I could justify buying them even if free.

They are new, unused 6x6's meaning they will be very hard to handle if at all.

Anyone think I could pull off a DIY solar panel that lasts more than a year?

From what I remember to build a solar panel you need some very expensive RTV like compound to encapsulate the cell on both sides and a sandwich of tempered glass plates for either side.

These are from a place I have dealt with in the past for a panel and are reputable, I just don't think its possible to make a go of cells anymore.

Also 108 cells is only 54v nominal, enough to barely trickle a 48v pack or charge a 36v sting

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rmay635703 home of the odd vehicles Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Somewhere in WI Posts: 3,891 Silver - '10 Chevy Cobalt XFE Thanks: 506 Thanked 867 Times in 654 Posts	475 watts of solar cells, diods, wire, flux $225 woudl you? 108 Solar Cells 6" X 6" 475 Watts. W/ Flux, Wire, Diode, Etc. only $225.00 I am curious if any of you would bite on these, personally given the natural of solar cells I'm not sure if I could justify buying them even if free. They are new, unused 6x6's meaning they will be very hard to handle if at all. Anyone think I could pull off a DIY solar panel that lasts more than a year? From what I remember to build a solar panel you need some very expensive RTV like compound to encapsulate the cell on both sides and a sandwich of tempered glass plates for either side. These are from a place I have dealt with in the past for a panel and are reputable, I just don't think its possible to make a go of cells anymore. Also 108 cells is only 54v nominal, enough to barely trickle a 48v pack or charge a 36v sting