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__Construction__

__ Basics of Solar Cells __
//[|Solar Cells]// discusses how to model a solar cell as a simple circuit as well as discusses various circuit related concepts such as current, resistance, voltage, etc. //[|Introductiont to Solar Cell Technology]// gives a great summary of how solar cells work, types of cells, materials used, how efficiency ratings are standardized, as well as the evolution this technology has undergone [|Solar Cell- Wikipedia] [|Photovoltaics-Wikipedia] [|Crystalline silicon solar cells] [|Crystalline silicon solar cells II] [|Thin Films] [|Review] =__Introductory Projects__=


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[|Objective: Build Your Own Photovoltaic Cell from Broken Solar Panels]
//Individual purchased shattered panel pieces of various sizes in bulk for $3. Using multimeter, can figure out conductive pathways on back of panel (there are lines) and wire them together. By then coating the entire thing in liquid silicon (think epoxy), you preserve panels from further damage and can custom arrange them. Would be great way to create structures based off Fibonacci sequence. Very interesting test.//


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[|Seasonal and Hourly Sun Path Design Issue Tutorial] A great beginners guide to passive solar energy. This tutorial explains seasonal and hourly sun paths, and how they should be used when determining solar pannel placement.

This is a chapter from, "Homemade Electricity: An Introduction to Small-Scale Wind, Hydro, and Photovoltaic Systems." This chapter describes the practical implementation of photovoltaics, as well as provides a case study.

=__Efficiency__= [|Solar is Becoming Efficient] [|Biomimicry of Heliotropic Plants- more efficient solar panels] [|MIT's research team develops 'artificial leaf'] This device is capable of using the suns energy to produce and electricity and convert water into its components, hydrogen and oxygen. This is beneficial because the energy produced is more easily stored. = = =__Advanced Projects and Applications__=

Put into backpacks and other products. Charge electronics on the go. Can be entrepreneurs and sell them.
 * __How to integrate solar cells into everyday products__**

Sell on Alibaba.com, even buy there too []

Futuristic Solar Product Design Concepts []

Solar Backpacks []=

Engineers Mimic Photosynthesis to Increase Efficiency in Solar Cells []


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