DIY 1kW Solar System

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 ba...

The system I am about to describe here is called a grid-tie system. There are no batteries. If the solar panels produce more power than...

I admit it. I didn't start with this step first. I simply knew I was going to install some kind of a solar electric system. In most...

Now that we know our annual savings, calculating our break - even point is just a matter of knowing the cost of the solar system. As it...

I knew the system would be composed of solar panels and some kind of inverter to convert the direct current from the panels into altern...

NetMetering is the term that describes the agreement your local utility makes with you to buy back the extra power you generate. To do that,...

Finding a place to buy the components was more frustrating than anticipated. I had trouble finding a reputable vender that was willing to se...

Finally, we get to the fun part. Before we do, however, I feel obligated to tell you that all work should be in a manner compliant will loca...

After reading this site, you should have a better understanding of where to begin and what the overall process is like from start to finish....

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