The majority of newbie electronic hobbyists would certainly have a couple of burned up power transistors such as 2N3055 hiding inside their junk box. Supposing we have their internal semiconductor junctions still intact, the device could be transformed into a nice little solar cell by filing or sawing off the top cap of the device, […]
Solar Controller Circuits
How to Make Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell or Solar Cell from Fruit Tea
The innovation of dye-sensitized solar cells has expanded the device’s potential up to the point where it might completely oust costly silicon solar cells. In the following post I have explained how you can easily construct this versatile dye-sensitized solar cell using very ordinary materials. This experiment relies on the concept of utilizing the organic […]
Solar Boost Charger Circuit with LED Driver Dimmer
In this article I have explained a simple solar boost charger with LED driver circuit which also includes a single push dimmable feature. The idea was requested by Mr. Ashutosh. Technical Specifications Hi swagatam,Myself Ashutosh. I m very new to ur website, n i ll say u r superb, u r doing one of the […]
Solar Cellphone Charger Circuit
The article comprehensively discusses a MPPT based smart solar cell phone charger circuit. The idea was requested by one of the avid readers of this blog. Technical Specifications I am an electric and electronics final year student. My final year project title is smart solar charger for cellular phones. i was hoping sir can help […]
3 phase Solar Submersible Pump Inverter Circuit
In this post I have explained a simple 3 phase solar submersible pump inverter circuit which can be made by configuring a few ICs and a few power devices. The idea was requested by Mr. Lufono and Mr. Sami. Circuit Objectives and Requirements First of all i must say thanks to you and Mr. Lufono, […]
3 Simple Solar Panel/Mains Changeover Circuits
The discussed automatic change over relay circuit was requested by Mr.Karimulla Baig. The circuit normally charges the connected battery at constant current through the power received from the solar panel, and reverts to DC power from an AC/DC adapter in the absence of solar energy (during night time). Let’s the read the request in more details: Technical […]