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A method of making a flat plate solar energy system includes steps of: providing a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet; stamping the first metal sheet to create channels; and fabricating a solar panel by joining the first metal sheet to the second metal sheet such that the channels form passageways between the two sheets. The passageways contain the flow of a working fluid that absorbs and transports heat by phase change. The method further includes steps of creating ports to allow the working fluid to enter and exit the solar panel; and providing a heat exchanger piped to the ports of the solar panel. Optional steps include attaching photovoltaic cells to the solar panel; extracting electricity from the photovoltaic cells; and providing a water storage tank.

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