DIY Solar – Can I Install a Solar Panel in a Window?

Installing Solar Inside

We’re often asked if you can do a DIY install of solar panels inside some bright, sunny windows. We’re here to show what kind of results you’d get if you attempted this type of install.

  • Is it doable?
  • What conditions need to be met in order to generate power?
  • Is it worth it?

In our demo below, we have our solar panel inside a sunny, south-facing window, and it’s right around noontime – perfect scenario! We also have measurement tools, like an insolation meter, which will actually measure the intensity of the sun.

Demo: Solar Panel in Window

Watch as our Solar Queen demonstrates the challenges of trying to make solar power inside.


 

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Amy Beaudet
Amy Beaudet was in the solar industry at the altE Store from 2007 until her untimely passing in 2021. She was a sales rep, instructor, and an all-around solar evangelist, sharing her passion for solar around the world. When whe wasn't at work, she enjoyed sailing and skiing - but odds were good she was still talking about solar on the boat or on the slopes. See more of Amy Beaudet's blog posts.