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How to build a solar generator

by Sophia Evans Writer

Why should you build your own solar generator if you can purchase one that is already made? This is the question that you might be asking right now. The thing is that there are many benefits in having a self-build solar generator than a purchased one. And, the best part is that it isn’t as hard to make one as what you might think.

With this guide, you will get to know everything there is to know about building solar generators. From why it is great to have your own built solar generator to how you can make one yourself.

What is the purpose of having a solar generator at home?

Before you can start making your own solar generator, you might be wondering what is the purpose of a solar generator in the first place. And, why is this something that you should make if you have power in your home?

Many households in certain countries have problems with power outages. Or, you are looking for a generator that you can use when you are camping. Buying a generator is really expensive, and purchasing one that is powered by solar power, is even more expensive. The main purpose of having a solar generator at home is for getting power during power outages during storms and when you want to go green. Different solar generators have different purposes, something to keep in mind when you are looking for a solar generator.

Steps in building your own solar generator at home

If you think that building your own solar generator at home is difficult and that you need to have special equipment for it, then you should think again. With just a couple of things, you will be able to build your own solar generator at home. These are the things that you will need to have in order to make a standard solar generator at home.

·         A high-quality solar power. The larger and higher in quality, the better

·         A large battery. This is where the power is going to be stored. A large battery and quality battery is essential.

·         A battery box or storage device for storing your battery in is essential.

·         DC input device.

·         Inverter. With an inverter, the size of the inverter is also important. The larger the inverter, the better and more equipment you are going to be able to use.

You should attach the DC meter and the DC input device on the battery box. Using isolated wire, you should connect the DC meter to the battery. Remember, negative first, and then positive.

Then, you should connect the input device on the battery as well. Again, negative before positive. Placing the solar power in direct sunlight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power, and make sure that the cables are long enough to get to the battery. Connecting the wires from the solar power to the inverter.  Covering the battery, by inserting it into the battery box. Make sure that it is sealed correctly, and that no moisture can get into the battery box.

Tips to remember when making your own solar generator

There are a couple of things that you should remember when you are making your own solar generator. You should make sure that you are comfortable with making something like generators. Even, if this isn’t a complicated thing to make, you still have basic electric knowledge.

It is also important to make sure that you know what type of solar generator you are planning to make before you purchase everything you need. We just show you how to make the basic solar generator. You should make sure that you know exactly what type of generators you want before you start making your own.

When you are purchasing all your equipment, it is important to make sure that you are going to purchase high-quality equipment. Even, if this means that you are going to spend a lot more money on the generator as planned. The higher the quality equipment, the higher the quality the generator will be at the end of the day. The inverter and the battery’s size will give you the amount of power that you can work with when you are using the generator. The larger the inverter and battery, the more things you can power, using the generator. However, this also means that you should purchase more than one solar panel as well.

It isn’t as hard as what you might think to make your own solar power generator. You just need to know what equipment you will need and what type of generator you want to make. There are a lot of benefits in why you want to make your own solar generator than purchasing one ready-made. This is essential that you look at all the pros and cons, before you can make your final decision about which type of generator you are going to make, and if you can make one yourself, in the first place. 


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