Solar Cells for DIY
Solar Cells for DIY is a category dedicated to providing DIY enthusiasts with all the necessary components and tools to create their own solar energy systems. From small scale projects like solar phone chargers to larger scale projects like solar panels for homes, Solar Cells for DIY offers a wide range of options to fit any skill level. Whether you are looking to save money on your energy bills or just enjoy working on sustainable projects, Solar Cells for DIY has everything you need to get started. Explore our selection of solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, and more to kickstart your solar energy journey today.
-
Nanosolar NanoCell 2.6W Flexible CIGS Solar Cell 0.45V 5.8A 165x135mm Lot/100
Nanosolar
$150.00Was: $375.00Nanosolar NanoCell 2.6W Flexible CIGS Solar Cell 0.45V 5.8A 165x135mm Lot/100This is a lot of 100 Nanosolar NanoCell flexible CIGS thin-film solar cells, totaling 260 watts of rated generating capacity. Each cell is a raw, uncoated Print2Power CIGS cell...53033- SKU:
- 53033
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
- Weight:
- 25.00 LBS
- Brand:
- Nanosolar
- Model:
- NanoCell
- MPN:
- NS NanoCell
- Type:
- Flexible CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cell
- SKU:
- 53033
- Seller Notes:
- Lot of 100 raw uncoated cells; 260W total; stored in sealed cartons with desiccant
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Cell Technology:
- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) Print2Power
- Cell Construction:
- MWT (Metal Wrap Through) screen-printed
- Substrate:
- Semi-flexible lightweight aluminum
- Rated Power (per cell):
- 2.6 Watts
- Total Lot Power:
- 260 Watts (100 cells)
- Quantity:
- 100 cells
- Vmpp:
- 0.45 V
- Impp:
- 5.8 A
- Voc:
- 0.61 V
- Isc:
- 6.7 A
- Power Tolerance:
- -10% to +10%
- Temp Coefficient Pmax:
- -0.40 %/K
- Temp Coefficient Voc:
- -0.30 %/K
- Temp Coefficient Isc:
- +0.01 %/K
- Max System Voltage:
- 600V UL / 1000V IEC
- Cell Length:
- 165 mm (6.5 in)
- Cell Width:
- 135 mm (5.3 in)
- Cell Height/Thickness:
- 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
- Surface Finish:
- Raw, uncoated
- Connection Method:
- Conductive adhesive or epoxy (no output cables)
- Output Terminal:
- Connection tab (positive); uncoated aluminum strip (negative)
- Datasheet Reference:
- NSC-NS NanoCell-CDS_Preliminary_EN.v2
- Condition Notes:
- Nanosolar NanoCell 2.6W CIGS flexible solar cells, lot of 100. New and unused, stored in sealed cartons with desiccant. Raw uncoated cells, no wear or damage. Open-box — original retail packaging not included.
$150.00Was: $375.00 -
Uni-Solar AF5 4218FG Amorphous Solar Cell 2V 0.35A Flexible Stainless Steel
Uni-Solar
$30.00Was: $60.00Uni-Solar AF5 4218FG Amorphous Solar Cell 2V 0.35A Flexible Stainless Steel 25-PackThis listing is for a pack of 25 Uni-Solar AF5 4218FG flexible amorphous thin-film solar cells on a stainless steel substrate. Each cell is a compact, lightweight strip...52519- SKU:
- 52519
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
- Weight:
- 4.00 LBS
- Brand:
- Uni-Solar
- Model:
- AF5
- MPN:
- 4218FG
- Type:
- Amorphous Thin-Film Flexible Solar Cell
- SKU:
- 52519
- Cell Technology:
- Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) Thin Film
- Substrate Material:
- Flexible Stainless Steel
- Nominal Voltage:
- 2 V
- Nominal Current:
- 0.35 A
- Current Range (MPPT):
- 0.35 A – 0.40 A
- Cell Grade:
- Q Grade C
- Cell Size (Approx.):
- 7 in x 1.5 in
- Quantity per Pack:
- 25 cells
- Connection Type:
- Tabbed ribbon leads (flex connector)
- Form Factor:
- Flexible / Rollable
- Application:
- DIY Solar, Custom Panel Assembly, Off-Grid
- Condition:
- New – Open Box, unused
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Seller Notes:
- Pack of 25 new, unused cells. Tested to produce ~2V at 0.35–0.40A MPPT.
- Condition Notes:
- Uni-Solar AF5 4218FG flexible solar cells — pack of 25, new and unused. Tested to ~2V / 0.35–0.40A MPPT. Open box; cells are in new, unused condition with no wear.
$30.00Was: $60.00 -
Uni-Solar AF5 4218 FG Amorphous Flexible Solar Cells Grade C Lot of 400
Uni-Solar
$600.00Was: $975.00Uni-Solar AF5 4218 FG Amorphous Flexible Solar Cells Grade C Lot of 400Amorphous silicon flexible thin-film solar cells manufactured by Uni-Solar. Each cell measures approximately 7 inches by 1.5 inches with a stainless steel substrate, suitable for...52518- SKU:
- 52518
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
- Weight:
- 17.00 LBS
- Brand:
- Uni-Solar
- Model:
- AF5 4218 FG
- MPN:
- AF5 4218 FG
- SKU:
- 52518
- Type:
- Amorphous Flexible Thin-Film Solar Cell
- Cell Grade:
- Grade C (Q Grade)
- Quantity:
- 400 cells per carton
- Cell Size (Approx):
- 7 in x 1.5 in
- Cell Technology:
- Amorphous Silicon (a-Si)
- Substrate:
- Stainless Steel
- Flexibility:
- Flexible
- Condition:
- New – Old Stock (factory sealed carton)
- Seller Notes:
- Carton of 400 new unused cells; sourced from Uni-Solar factory at 2013 closure
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Application:
- DIY Solar, Custom Solar Panel Fabrication
- Compatible With:
- DIY solar panel builds, flexible solar module lamination
- Condition Notes:
- New unused old stock from Uni-Solar's 2013 factory closure. Carton of 400 cells, individually wrapped, never used. Date codes 12/28-29/11. Grade C (Q Grade). Please contact us with any questions.
$600.00Was: $975.00 -
Solopower SP1 CIGS Raw Solar Cell String 60-Cell 40-50W 14.5x82in Flexible SS
Solopower
$65.00Was: $125.00Solopower SP1 CIGS Raw Solar Cell String 60-Cell 40-50W 14.5x82in Flexible SSRaw unencapsulated CIGS solar cell string manufactured by Solopower. Flexible stainless steel substrate rated 40–50W output, designed for custom panel assembly, research, and...52352- SKU:
- 52352
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
- Weight:
- 5.00 LBS
- Data Sheet:
- Solopower SP1 Solar Panel Data Sheet
- Brand:
- Solopower
- Model:
- SP1
- MPN:
- SP1
- Type:
- Raw Unencapsulated CIGS Solar Cell String
- SKU:
- 52352
- Number of Cells:
- 60
- Cell Technology:
- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide)
- Substrate Material:
- Flexible Stainless Steel
- Encapsulation:
- None – Raw/Unencapsulated
- String Dimensions:
- 14.5 in W x 82 in L x 1/32 in thick
- Rolled Diameter:
- 4 inches or less
- Maximum Power Output:
- 40–50 Watts (approximate, varies by string)
- Maximum Voltage (Vmp):
- 17–19 Volts
- Maximum Current (Imp):
- 2.5–3 Amps
- Open Circuit Voltage (Voc):
- 27–29 Volts
- Connection Method:
- Double-sided conductive clear acrylic tape
- Flexibility:
- Flexible – can be rolled and cut to shape
- Cuttable:
- Yes – cuttable to size and shape
- Seller Notes:
- Raw unencapsulated 60-cell CIGS string. No encapsulant, frame, or junction box included.
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Application:
- DIY Solar, Research, Experimentation, Custom Panel Fabrication
- Compatible Tape:
- 3M 1182 double-sided acrylic conductive pressure sensitive tape
- Source:
- Solopower Portland factory, closed 2019
- Form Factor:
- Flexible Roll / Sheet
- Condition Notes:
- Solopower SP1 CIGS 60-cell solar string. New, unused, untested from 2019 Solopower Portland factory closure. Tested to produce power. Unencapsulated — no frame or junction box. Clean, no visible damage.
$65.00Was: $125.00 -
Nanosolar Nanocell 2.6W Flexible CIGS Solar Cell Raw Uncoated Aluminum Lot 10
Nanosolar
$32.00Was: $60.00Nanosolar Nanocell 2.6W Flexible CIGS Solar Cell Raw Uncoated Aluminum Lot 10This listing is for a lot of 10 Nanosolar Nanocell flexible CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) thin-film solar cells totaling 26 watts of rated output. Each cell is built on...52146- SKU:
- 52146
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
- Weight:
- 0.60 LBS
- Brand:
- Nanosolar
- Model:
- Nanocell
- MPN:
- Nanocell
- Type:
- CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Cell
- SKU:
- 52146
- Lot Quantity:
- 10 cells
- Total Power Output:
- 26 Watts (10 x 2.6W)
- Power per Cell:
- 2.6 Watts
- Vmpp (Maximum Power Voltage):
- 0.45 V
- Impp (Maximum Power Current):
- 5.8 A
- Voc (Open Circuit Voltage):
- 0.61 V
- Isc (Short Circuit Current):
- 6.7 A
- Cell Length:
- 165 mm (6.5 inches)
- Cell Width:
- 135 mm (5.3 inches)
- Cell Height / Thickness:
- 0.4 mm (0.02 inches)
- Cell Technology:
- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide)
- Substrate / Base Material:
- Nickel-coated aluminum (semi-flexible)
- Surface Finish:
- Raw, uncoated — no encapsulant
- Positive Terminal:
- Large nickel-coated aluminum back surface
- Negative Terminal:
- Thin uncoated aluminum strip on front
- Connection Method:
- Conductive glue or conductive epoxy recommended
- Flexibility:
- Semi-flexible
- Condition:
- New — new old stock from Nanosolar facility
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Application:
- DIY solar panels, experimental, off-grid projects
- Seller Notes:
- Lot of 10 raw uncoated CIGS cells; encapsulation required for outdoor use
- Condition Notes:
- Nanosolar Nanocell 2.6W flexible CIGS solar cells — new old stock from Nanosolar's final production run (2013). Never used or installed. Raw/uncoated; encapsulation required for outdoor use. 10-cell lot, 26W total.
$32.00Was: $60.00 -
Solopower SP3 CIGS Flexible Thin Film Solar Cell 1W 0.45V 2A 127x95mm DIY
Solopower
$4.00Was: $8.00Solopower SP3 CIGS Flexible Thin Film Solar Cell 1W 0.45V 2A 127x95mm DIY The Solopower SP3 is a raw, unencapsulated CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide) thin-film solar cell built on a lightweight stainless steel substrate. It is extremely thin and...49604- SKU:
- 49604
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
- Weight:
- 2.00 LBS
- Technical Paper:
- Solopower Solar Cells Technical Paper
- Brand:
- Solopower
- Model:
- SP3
- MPN:
- SP3
- Type:
- CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Cell
- SKU:
- 49604
- Seller Notes:
- Single raw uncoated CIGS cell; encapsulation required before outdoor use
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Cell Technology:
- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide)
- Power Output:
- 1W (approx. in full sun)
- Voltage (Voc):
- 0.45V
- Current (Isc):
- ~2A
- Cell Length:
- 127mm (5 in)
- Cell Width:
- 95.25mm (3.75 in)
- Cell Thickness:
- 0.253mm (0.01 in)
- Substrate Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Flexibility:
- Flexible / Rollable
- Surface Coating:
- Uncoated — encapsulation required
- Form Factor:
- Thin Film Sheet
- Application:
- DIY Solar Projects, Experimental, Custom Solar Arrays
- Condition:
- New
- Condition Notes:
- Solopower SP3 CIGS flexible solar cell — new and unused. Tested at our facility: ~0.45V, ~2A, ~1W in full sun. Raw uncoated cell; encapsulation required for outdoor use. Stored in protective bag.
$4.00Was: $8.00 -
SoloPower CIGS 1.25W Flexible Thin Film Solar Cell 7.5x3.75in Unencapsulated
Solopower
$4.00Was: $8.00SoloPower CIGS 1.25W Flexible Thin Film Solar Cell 7.5x3.75in Unencapsulated Raw CIGS thin-film solar cell with 1.25 watts power output. This unencapsulated flexible cell is designed for integration into custom solar projects and requires encapsulation...49603- SKU:
- 49603
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1–2 business days.
- Weight:
- 0.10 LBS
- Technical Paper:
- Solopower Solar Cells Technical Paper
- Brand:
- SoloPower
- Model:
- CIGS Flexible Solar Cell
- MPN:
- 0918A001012601-00744B
- Type:
- CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cell
- SKU:
- 49603
- Power Output:
- 1.25 Watts
- Cell Technology:
- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide)
- Cell Length:
- 190.5 mm (7.5 in)
- Cell Width:
- 95.25 mm (3.75 in)
- Cell Thickness:
- 0.253 mm (0.01 in)
- Substrate Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Flexibility:
- Flexible / Malleable
- Encapsulation:
- Unencapsulated – Raw Cell
- Weather Resistance:
- Must be encapsulated before outdoor/weather use
- Condition:
- New
- Application:
- DIY Solar Panels, Custom Solar Projects
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Seller Notes:
- Uncoated raw cell — must be encapsulated for outdoor use. Available in larger quantities.
- Condition Notes:
- New, unused SoloPower CIGS 1.25W flexible thin-film solar cell. Uncoated raw cell — must be encapsulated before outdoor use. Clean, undamaged. Available in larger quantities.
$4.00Was: $8.00 -
Nanosolar NanoCell 2.6W Flexible CIGS Solar Cell 0.45V 5.8A Aluminum DIY
Nanosolar
$5.00Was: $10.00Nanosolar NanoCell 2.6W Flexible CIGS Solar Cell 0.45V 5.8A Aluminum DIY Single CIGS thin-film solar cell rated at 2.6 watts. Features a flexible aluminum substrate and operates across a temperature range of -40 to +85°C. Designed for custom solar...49602- SKU:
- 49602
- Availability:
- Usually ships within 1-2 business days.
- Weight:
- 0.60 LBS
- Specifications:
- Nanosolar Nanocell Preliminary Cell Spec Sheet
- Brand:
- Nanosolar
- Model:
- NanoCell
- MPN:
- NanoCell
- Type:
- CIGS Flexible Thin-Film Solar Cell
- SKU:
- 49602
- Rated Power:
- 2.6 Watts per cell
- Vmpp (Maximum Power Voltage):
- 0.45 V
- Impp (Maximum Power Current):
- 5.8 A
- Voc (Open Circuit Voltage):
- 0.61 V
- Isc (Short Circuit Current):
- 6.7 A
- Cell Technology:
- CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Selenide)
- Substrate / Base Material:
- Thin flexible aluminum sheet
- Cell Dimensions:
- 165mm x 135mm x 0.4mm (6.5 x 5.3 x 0.02 in)
- Surface Finish:
- Raw / Uncoated
- Connection Method:
- Conductive adhesive, epoxy, or double-sided conductive tape
- Condition:
- New
- Country/Region of Manufacture:
- United States
- Seller Notes:
- Single cell, new and unsealed from sealed carton. Multiple quantities available.
- Condition Notes:
- Nanosolar NanoCell 2.6W CIGS flexible solar cell — new and unused, stored in sealed airtight cartons with desiccant. Active surface and aluminum substrate are clean and undamaged. Multiple quantities available.
$5.00Was: $10.00