Small Solar Panel

Step 11 Attach the connector wires

Cut two approximately six inch lengths of wire. Solder one to the ribbon attached to the back of the cell on the bottom so that the wire is pointed to the right, where it will exit the panel. This is the ground connection. To the remaining ribbon, solder the diode. The orientation of the diode is important--make sure it doesn't block the electrical flow. If it does, reverse it. Connect the second wire to the diode and have it go to the right as well.