Background


Installing a photo-voltaic solar panel system is something I have wanted to do for a long time. While I do have a strong technical background, I don't work in the solar industry, which means I had a big learning curve to work through.

My goal is to design & build a system that reduces the amount of electricity used from my local utility. I don't plan to ever get all my power from solar.

Here are some bullet points that represent what I intend to accomplish in the long term:
  • Start small to learn from this experience with less risk
  • Record the electricity generated by the panels for at least two years
  • Compare the data with the calculations. How do they compare?
  • Make a decision to expand the system