In this video we are going to manufacture a 3000w solar panel using Silicon CDs or DVDs. As everyone knows, silicon is used in the manufacture of photovoltaic panels, and we are going to use the double layer of three-dimensional silicon contained in these CDs or DVDs to manufacture the most powerful solar panel in the world. Our solar panel will generate a maximum power of 3000W.
source.image: The Liberty Engine Project
Here we teach you how I turn a bunch of old CDs into a solar panel. Build your own solar panel with just some old CDs and some simple materials. When the silicon is bombarded with photons—essentially energy from light—electrons are freed. Collecting these free electrons is how we get electricity from the photovoltaic cell, although it is a little more complicated than that. Watch the video from The Liberty Engine Project:
The silicon is manipulated to release the freed electrons in one direction, towards an outside layer of the cell which becomes the negative leg of the electrical circuit. As the free electrons leave that side of the silicone layer it creates a deficit on the other outside layer, which becomes the positive leg.
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Creating a simple solar panel using CDs can be an educational and hands-on way to learn about basic photovoltaic principles, electrical circuits, and solar energy. It’s a fun way to engage in science and engineering exploration. Disclaimer: Don’t try this at home, electricity can be dangerous.
