These Homemade Solar Panels .Do they even work?

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Homemade solar panels are a topic of skepticism regarding their effectiveness for practical energy needs. Users express doubts about their ability to power anything substantial, suggesting they may only be suitable for small devices like cell phone chargers. Concerns about the credibility of DIY solar panel resources are raised, with one user describing a negative experience on a specific website that seemed untrustworthy. For those interested in DIY projects, alternative platforms like Instructables are recommended for more reliable guidance. Overall, the discussion highlights uncertainty about the viability of homemade solar panels for meaningful energy production.
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These "Homemade" Solar Panels...Do they even work?

http://solarpanelhandyman.com/uncategorized/how-to-make-a-diy-solar-panel-simple-steps/"

I am trying to figure out a project to make for a class of mine, where we have to build a "Green" type system, bla bla...

Has anyone ever tried? Do these even work?

I don't understand how these would ever work to power anything more than a cell phone charger lol

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That's looking like a scam. It even didn't allow me to leave the website by closing the tab. It started popping silly questions instead.
 


If you want a DIY project, http://www.instructables.com/" .
 
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