Panel Encapsulant
April 1, 2009 by SolarInfo
Filed under solar power energy
Panel Encapsulant
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Congratulations on deciding to join those clever people who are using solar power to reduce their energy costs! Truly a noble cause in which all of us can participate.
But why just stop at one or two solar panels? In almost any endeavor, when you tackle something in bulk, the cost per item goes down, doesn't it?
A few examples...groceries...buy in case lots and the cost per item is lower, right? How about car manufacturers? Can you imagine the cost of a vehicle if they were only to build one? Ouch, I can't begin to think what that might cost. Or sporting goods, or clothing, or houses. In fact anything at all you can think of that we all take for granted every day.
It is no different with making your own solar panels. If you buy just enough of everything to make a single panel, the cost is somewhat higher. It is unfortunate, but nevertheless true.
In a recent comparison test using prices from a popular auction site, there was a difference of 97% in the cost of solar cells between enough to make one panel compared to ten panels. Since the fact is that the bulk of the cost of a panel is the cells themselves, this gives you nearly double the amount of panels for the same price.
The cells in question would make a panel producing 64 watts. Therefore 5 panels would make 320 watts and 10 panels would make 640 watts.
Yes, there would be extra costs for the encapsulant, the backing, the plastic covers and so on, but these costs are minor when compared to the solar cells themselves. And as soon as you begin to factor in the cost savings on your electricity bill it literally becomes a no brainer.
By all means do your own cost comparisons for yourself. It becomes a fun exercise to see what you can find at the best possible prices. Be patient and check around carefully, you will be pleasantly surprised at how much you can save by buying in quantity.
You can get much more information about building your own solar panels by going here
Keith Elliott has been living on solar power since 1997. He has helped other design and build their solar systems locally, and now seeks to spread his experience using solar energy via the internet.
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| 2 SOLAR-TITE 7741-TE WHITE BACKING SOLAR ENCAPSULANT PANEL CELL KITS SHIP GLOBAL | ![]() |
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| 5 SOLAR-TITE 7741-TE WHITE BACKING SOLAR ENCAPSULANT PANEL CELL KITS SHIP GLOBAL | ![]() |
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| DIY MANUAL FOR BUILDING SOLAR PANELS! 3x6, 6x6 solar cells, encapsulant, etc!!!! | ![]() |
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| DIY MANUAL FOR BUILDING SOLAR PANELS! 3x6, 6x6 solar cells, encapsulant, etc!!!! | ![]() |
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US $2.99 | 18d 19h 59m |
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US $19.95 | 13d 6h 19m |
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US $5.99 | 23d 11h 41m |
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US $130.00 | 13d 5h 10m |
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US $331.64 | 28d 17h 46m |
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US $90.99 | 27d 19h 16m |
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US $218.82 | 27d 18h 46m |
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US $399.72 | 26d 18h 46m |
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US $860.99 | 11d 19h 16m |
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US $252.86 | 11d 17h 46m |
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US $312.19 | 10d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel EVA film sheet Encapsulant 1M x 100M 0.5MM | ![]() |
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US $970.99 | 10d 18h 16m |
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US $185.75 | 10d 17h 46m |
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US $440.99 | 9d 19h 16m |
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US $131.29 | 9d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 50M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $720.99 | 9d 18h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 10M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $182.83 | 9d 17h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPT Back Sheet Encapsulant 1Mx50M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $920.99 | 8d 19h 16m |
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US $218.82 | 8d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel EVA film sheet Encapsulant 1M x 10M 0.5MM | ![]() |
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US $131.29 | 8d 17h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel PET Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x30M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $290.99 | 7d 19h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel PET Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 8M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $111.84 | 7d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 8M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $143.93 | 7d 17h 46m |
| 5 meters solar EVA film encapsulant for solar panel | ![]() |
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US $64.00 | 7d 16h 30m |
| 5 meters solar EVA film encapsulant for solar panel | ![]() |
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US $82.00 | 7d 16h 30m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPT Back Sheet Encapsulant 1Mx30M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $580.99 | 6d 19h 16m |
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US $176.03 | 6d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel EVA film sheet Encapsulant 1M x 30M 0.5MM | ![]() |
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US $320.99 | 6d 18h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel EVA film sheet Encapsulant 1M x 8M 0.5MM | ![]() |
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US $111.84 | 6d 17h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel PET Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 20M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $210.99 | 5d 19h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel PET Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 6M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $92.38 | 5d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 20M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $320.99 | 5d 18h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x 6M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $111.84 | 5d 17h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPT Back Sheet Encapsulant 1Mx20M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $390.99 | 4d 19h 17m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPT Back Sheet Encapsulant 1Mx6M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $141.01 | 4d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel EVA film sheet Encapsulant 1M x 20M 0.5MM | ![]() |
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US $230.99 | 4d 18h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel EVA film sheet Encapsulant 1M x 6M 0.5MM | ![]() |
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US $92.38 | 4d 17h 47m |
| Solar Cells Panel PET Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x15M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $160.99 | 3d 19h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel PET Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x100M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $866.55 | 3d 18h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x15M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $250.99 | 3d 18h 16m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPE Back Sheet Encapsulant 1M x100M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $1,382.02 | 3d 17h 46m |
| Solar Cells Panel TPT Back Sheet Encapsulant 1Mx15M 0.3MM | ![]() |
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US $310.99 | 2d 19h 16m |



