Photo Essay: Constructing the Solar Panel Framework

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Photo 1: The motherboard and components from Part II, the Solar-Powered PC, which runs entirely from solar power.

Photo 2: Solar cells on the roof of our Munich test labs

Photo 3: Construction of our solar arrays for outdoor use.

Photo 4: Our solar panels deliver 130 Watts of power.

Photo 5: Specifications tag from our solar panel.

Photo 6: Measuring the lumber for the solar panel frame.

Photo 7: Sawing and ...

Photo 8: assembling the solar panel framework

Photo 9: Tools and lumber for the solar panel framework.

Photo 10: Initial assembly of solar panel framework

Photo 11: Using one trimmed piece to measure a second keeps lengths consistent.

Photo 12: Cutting a framing lathe.

Photo 13: Short and long pieces, side-by-side.

Photo 14: Frame stock ready for assembly in background, assembled panel in foreground.

Photo 15: Drilling pilot holes for wood screws to speed frame assembly

Photo 16: Cutting frame members

Photo 17: Checking measurements

Photo 18: Double-checking measurements

Photo 19: Screwing the solar panel framework together.

Photo 20: Assembling the solar panel framework.

Photo 21: Holding a partially assembled frame

Photo 22: Both sides of frame now attached

Photo 23: Assembly of solar panel frame continues

Photo 24: More drilling required

Photo 25: Moving the frame

Photo 26: Pausing to enjoy partial fruits of their labors

Photo 27: Let’s drill this hole at an angle

Photo 28: Solar panel framework with solar panel attached

Photo 29: detail of solar panel prior to mounting

Photo 30: Mating up the framework to the solar panel

Photo 31: Attaching the framework to the solar panel

Photo 32: Attaching the framework to the solar panel

Photo 33: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel

Photo 34: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel

Photo 35: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel

Photo 36: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel

Photo 37: Asembling the complete framework, including solar panel

Photo 38: Checking framework construction

Photo 39: Completed panels up on the rooftop, rear view

Photo 41: Completed panels up on the rooftop, front view


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