Thread: how to build a solar cell.

I was wondering if I could receive any help for building a solar cell.

My task is to build a solar cell with different thickness of antirelective coating, and I am very new to this topic, so please help!!!

1. What is the easiest way to build a solar cell at home?

2. When solar cells are made from cuprous oxide instead of silicon, does the antirelective coating have any effect on the amount of light the solar cell absorbs?


I'm sorry if these questions are too general, but any comments would help.

Thank you in advance!

Hmm, why build one? You can never expect to get the results they are getting in the labs and manufacturing plants these days. I'm no expert, so I can't speak on it much more then that.

Make a solar cell in your kitchen

I didn't know it was that easy.. thanks for the link!!