Building your own solar panel system can be very easy as long as you know how to address the task. Making your own solar energy system is also very cheap. Instead of having to pay thousands of dollars for a professional system you can make your own for under $200. But enough of the small talk, let's get down to business. I'm going to tell exactly what you need in order to make your own solar panel system.

1) Photovoltaic Cells

These are what will be producing your energy by absorbing the sun's rays. These are also the most expensive component of a solar power system. But if you get your hands on a reliable DIY green energy guide you can probably find a way to get these things at a cheap price.

2) Plywood

You will attach your solar cells to this.

3) Glass

Glass will be used to cover your cells as a form of protection and will also make it much easier to maintain your solar energy system in general. A word of caution though. You need to avoid using reflective glass.

4) Copper Wire

Copper wire will be used to connect any and all electrical interfaces throughout your solar power generator. The wire will also help to bring unity among your cells which in turn will make your system more efficient.

5) Silicone/Solder

Silicone will help to keep you cells in place and solder will keep all of your wiring securely connected.

6) Anti-UV Coating

Over time your solar source of energy will constantly be exposed to UV rays of the sun. And as a result your ply wood will become destroyed. Anti-UV coating will help to protect all of your components.