How to make your own solar panel br This an updated video about a series of solar panels made 3 years ago. It consists of a material list, still images and a few short videos. It more of a rough guide. br br In total, I have completed four DIY solar panels. The main reason was, at that time, I could not afford a new solar panels and I wanted to see if I could do it. Most of the work was completed after hours or late at night, out in the cold workshop.