Encapsulating a Solar Panel

We encapsulate a 18 volt, 70 watt, 36 cell, 3 x 6 Poly solar panel using QSIL 216. I demonstrate the method I found that produces the best results and is easiest to duplicate. Using glass, quality cells, and QSIL 216 you can build a panel that will outperform and out last most panels on the market. With the right pieces you can build a quality panel at a bargain panel price that will produce power for the next 20 years. Don't build a cheap panel you will be disappointed.

[@mikegibbs6792]

Just finished the last panel. All worked out perfect. these panels will last for years. Much better than a flimsy store bought panel

[@gillygilbs2187]

This has to be the best encapsulation method using resin that I've seen so far on youtube. Thanks for sharing and I'll be ordering from you guys soon.

[@enes98li1]

yes that was the best one and i already watch more than 10 methods

[@MegaNumero6]

Many thanks for this video : this is the first one I see that shows this way of dispatching the silicone. It looks to be the best solution to me.

[@mikegibbs6792]

i am using this method. It works perfectly. The panel is flawless. I am in the process of building 10 panels. TG solar is the best.

[@bitsinmyblood]

I would like to know about one potential issue I see, but you may be able to answer having made a few: The cells don't lay absolutely flat. Is this an issue?

[@Tore_Lund]

Question: What is the density of Qsill? I need to mount cells on the inside of a vacuum formed convex acrylic sheet, so I wonder if water on top of the plastic bag sheet can be used in place of the fiberboard used in this video to apply light pressure and prevent the Qsill pooling in the middle of the panel?

[@העבד]

Water is probably not viscous enough to force the encapsulant sideways against the convex sheet, the encapsulant would still pool in the middle. If trying to do this, you would need something with viscosity above 4000 cps (water is 1 cps). but even then -your viscous liquid will pool in the middle and force a bell curve distribution of force against the convex shape and the encapsulant.
I would use another convex solid sheet that is identical to the front convex sheet, and have the encapsulant sandwiched in between, that way you would be able to ensure pretty uniform distribution of the encapsulant across the convex sheet. Then after the encapsulant hardens (~2 days) you could remove your convex back-sheet.

[@Tore_Lund]

Looked it up. Qsill has a density of 1.03, so it is going to pool under a bag of water.

[@Paul-gz5dp]

Most Platinum based silicone is 10:1, but there are other ratios. Most importantly, never use platinum based with anything that has been used with tin based silicone or chlorinated rubber, as it will never cure properly. I would assume that means cleaning all of the flux off of all the solder joints so that organic tin does not come into contact with the silicone.

[@bitsinmyblood]

One thing I don't see performed is the preparation of the electrical leads to be connected to a solar installation system.
Can you please provide this information?

[@irun4fundotca]

+Christian Gentry (TooTights) I was wondering that too, theres no mention of bus bar leads to connect the back mc4 junction box too

[@S4V0LAEN3N]

I have bought solar cell DIY kit couple years ago, but never made it because that encapsulation stuff was so expensive. I checked again after watching this video. Prices were still way too high.
I could buy ready made panels with the price of that liquid only! Ridiculous. :D
Do you know (much) cheaper alternative to QSIL 216 or other "official stuff" that is made for this?
Seems that I can't never ever complete the kit if price is this high.. at least when shipped to finland. Checked from EBAY several encap. liquids and they were all out of my range, if not the the stuff itself, but after adding 30-50 EUR shipping costs they were.

[@kenvoo7303]

Congrats great panel...
Anyway, hows the resin encapsulated panel performing in yr 2020 ?

[@misaelespinoza2308]

very good video, thanks, but, When do it is used the EVA FILM?

[@paulmartin2157]

Paul Martin Is it possible for the encapsulation to seep between the face of the cells and the glass or doesn't it matter?

[@cosmicallyderived]

Nice work, what would the cost of a panel like this go for going this DIY route?

[@romanaangersbach1176]

If you want to make it too just use InpliX handbooks.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Will this work on repairing broken panels?

[@YuriyKhovansky]

I made it by myself. I used Avasva solutions for that.

[@matotasrl]

what kind of glass are you using?

[@Anhidema]

you medded it up with that plastic , let it dry by itself