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Do broken solar cells work

Updated: 9/14/2023
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Yes you can use broken solar cells. It will require work on your side, but it is do able.

There are many websites available for you to read that explain how to combine multiple broken cells into one large working cell...

http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_solar_repair.html

Yes you can make solar panels from broken solar cells,

with broken solar cells, they are the most commonly used for beginners, simply because they are reasonably cheaper than new or "whole" solar cells. Make sure when buying your cells they have present on each cell both soldering tabs. This is necessary to make your soldering connections. Remember, on most solar cells whole or broken, the top or the front of the cell is negative and the bottom or the back of the cell is positive read the rest on my FREE DIY SOLAR PANEL

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