I Installed a Power Plant Myself | HUGE DIY Solar Panel System
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2020
- I have wanted to get solar panels for a while but I didn't think it was worth it. But prices have come way down, and I also wondered if I could do it myself. This was one of my most challenging projects yet, but so rewarding! Now we have no electric bills and we even make money every month. #DIYsolar #solar #solarpanels
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I am doing a new construction, and I am going to need help for my solar system. Thank you for sharing, I love your work.
Can you share your upfront cost for materials? Thanks
So you're saying your solar panels don't make you self sufficient and the only reason you have no bills is due to the money the grid pays you.... So that means it still costs you money.... Forgetting how much the grid gives you... What would your bill be if you weren't getting paid from the grid?
why no batteries? because the grid is the cheapest battery storage available.
@@mrzoukdotcomzouklambadaboo8212 It does make him self-sufficient. He generates, on average, more wattage than he uses. Where I am, the system uses 'net metering' where you pay for wattage you use, but if you produce more than you use it gets 'banked' against what you do use. So at the end of the month you pay a minimal delivery fee (that part cannot be avoided) and carry over your 'banked' wattage.
The only reason to have a battery for saving the excess is to cover you during power outages. With the newer EV's coming out though, you can just use the EV as your battery back up. Keep it charged up and if the power goes out you can use the EV's battery to keep the house powered. If the outage is only a couple hours, no big deal.
As someone who works in the solar industry let me say this guy is a hero. The time and work he put in to do the job is impressive and then share it with all for free on the internet. Bravo. I initially clicked on the video half expecting to see another non code-compliant and shabby installation but instead I found the GOAT of DIY.
Thanks for your kind words!
Or a liar, or a professional, or a professional liar. Or I m just à jalous jerk, wich is most likely the case.
@Seeker's GuidePost Reporting me? for what?
@Seeker's GuidePost again what are you accussing me of. Let's start with that, shall we? And don't give me your opinion. Accusations and facts are to diferent things in my world at least.
@Seeker's GuidePost Since when is “ridiculous horseshit” (your words) a crime that must be reported? For me, it's hilariously humorous. Perhaps between us, the one who is "lost in solitude" (your words again), on baseless charges is not me! Oh! Finally, thanks for reminding me that I'm not a jerk! But don't you worry, I know how I'm. Do you know who you aren't...Dude?
Definitely getting my likes for being that guy with no knowledge of doing something, scouring the internet for help, learning, THEN putting out a free guide for other noobs!? Hell yeah, dude!
Thanks, man!
@@FrugalRepair ...the paperwork & grid tie-in have been my biggest fears, so this is hugely appreciated!
I was thinking the same thing. Likes all the way. Generous.
@@FrugalRepair1p97k7um.0ju
Phantom dust!!!
What’s most impressive is that he was not afraid to hire people for specific tasks he knew he wouldn’t do very well in. Most peoples ego would stop them
defiantly , don't be a hero . Sometimes you are better off paying a professional .
lol unless he is able to stamp drawings himself, he NEEDS to hire it out.
@@bankruptsee Exactly, if you need stamped plans, has to be hired out. Also, many electric companies won't pull/replace a meter without a licensed sparky there. So there are some things that, ego or not, you're not getting done without hiring someone.
Well, in some countries some work need to be done by certified companies. Atleast, if you want to be cashed out by insurance company when things go south
No Id say its most peoples wallets, not ego
Oh man the world needs more people like this man that helps EVERYONE no matter what, giving all the information to the masses.
This guy took DIY to a whole new level.
Is like 11pm and I am starting to look on home depot and lowes for tools 👍 thank you.
It's not the best idea to believe everything we see on CZcams.
I can't believe the "Made my own checkbox" thing worked for the permit haha!
Yep, they didn't say anything about it! I picked it up the next day, approved.
@@FrugalRepair almost sounds like they’re cool as long as they get their money 😂
ok thanks im not the only one in aww haha
his city permits department people r: real people practical people / the government people we need
I work with medical documents that can be audited by the FDA all the time, and allow me to say: yeah, we use manual check boxes all the time, standard documents suck lol
I won't be installing a solar system myself, but I do what to be educated enough to ask the right questions and your informative video is just the ticket. Thanks for putting the free booklet together. Much appreciation and great work.
Thanks! I will be releasing a new solar video in a little bit here and hopefully it will help too.
@@FrugalRepair I have no doubt that it will.
Wow - the roof mountings were the most interesting to me - nobody ever shows that part. Many thanks for documenting this whole process - you are helping other people in various countries. In my view - there are too many regulations for solar in each country which restricts it adoption widely.
Thanks for watching!
restrictions for a reason. DC power is nothing to fuck with
@@lebong4606 BS, the restrictions are to protect the trades that suck our money out of our wallets.
The Joos who own everything see to it that you remain subservient slaves.
I’ve been an electrician for 27 years and am pretty impressed by your craftsmanship. Well done sir!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Was expecting another diy cowboy left thoroughly impressed.
@@champ8605 as an electrician i can say that most electricians are jsut diy cowboys
@@BULD0SIS true, pride in ones workmanship seems to be a thing of the past.
I haven't been an electrician for the past 27 years (and a European snob), and even I am impressed 😉
I have no plan to install one, but it is Very fun to watch
Thanks for watching!
I actually bought bio tech panels and yes it's worth it
@@Spidaface666 👀...
Not really the power companies resell your power that the solar system made then give you a credit on your bill.
@@kennethroth6757 before you feed back into the grid, the immediate power produced is used by whatever is running inside your home at that time.
Finally! Someone with appreciation for details!! Code compliance is paramount!
Wonderful video, with clear and concise explanation. I enjoyed watching this and big kudo's to this man for getting it done himself. Thanks for sharing your Solar install adventure. I can't wait until I can start mine. ✔💯
You're an inspiration and a credit to humanity for making it easier for the next guy thank you
Thanks for your kind words!
Agreed.
I totally agree. You have come a long way from being a beginner.
As I was watching your video I was saying to myself install a new roof first. And you did. Good job.
How protect those solar from breaking of tree leaves and things could damage solar
Not talked about is the massive taxpayer subsidies that make this possible ,
How would you like to live next door to this mirrored albatross , he does not speak of the many downsides of the solar which far from helps humanity
Lmfao , you tools don't seem to understand that you paid for this and will continue to pay for this guy's toy .nothing here is affordable or on the market without huge government subsidies ....your tax money Skippy
The fact that you set that entire system up all by yourself is absolutely impressive! Tip of the hat to you, Sir. Respect!
Thank you!
All organized very well too. Wish to do an install someday myself with help of course
@@PraiseJesusChrist2024 If you want an estimate/proposal i can get you one we are in almost 19 states.
My amazing husband set up a small off grid system for our cottage, we can run a window ac, or a portable heater, small appliances, lights. It’s a one room building & we are very comfortable if the grid goes down.
Mrs Z
I'm not sure why, but I got a certain satisfaction for you when you said the inspector said he would consider you a professional for any future work/inspections. That's just awesome and he could have easily not given you that recognition.
Thanks! He actually said that in person and then later on called me about getting setup with the utility and said something similar again. It was a great encouragement.
Awesome job! Been considering this myself, one thing to note for roof prep is i would use 1-2 leayers of stick on underlayment(such as gaf ice water shield) This way you can encapsulate the attic later and never worry about leaks for the next 50 years
I love it when guys like you that did all the hard work is willing to share his knowledge and help other people to do it much easier without the struggle. Cool man!!!!
Thank you!
I like how you are not being 'selfish' and let people help you when you don't feel comfortable.
I received a lot of help from people and I'm very thankful!
Screw you , if not for taxpayers that made this hobby possible you would not have it
Thank taxpayers , after all , we all payed for it and had no voice in the matter
@@ynot6781 You don't know how incentives work do you? its his personal taxes being reduced by a fixed amount. Once that amount has been accounted for, the rebate is done and he goes back to paying his normal taxes immediately. That has nothing to do with your, mine or anyone else's taxes, just what he pays in for 1 or 2 years, depending on how much the rebate is compared to what he would normally pay out of pocket. At no point did he receive any money from the rest of us via this process.
Also, blaming him for the government stealing from you is counter productive. Get involved in the political process, and help give the boot to the welfare state, which almost 90% of our taxes go to fund, and then we can go back to having a 1-2% tax rate for all of us, where it should be.
Wish I'd done it...
@@ynot6781 bruh you sound like an old man who doesn't know how taxes work. he DOESN'T use tax payers money and if he even is. This dude is using less than a penny, so stop acting like a stuck up child
That amount of rooftop real estate is nuts its like perfect for a large panel set up.
I love the honesty in this video. Absolutely inspirational.
Thanks for watching!
This is a guy you need to keep alive in the zombie wars. He will be one of the people helping us get back to normal lol.
LOL
@@FrugalRepair It's a fact, think about it. In all those movies they have a lot of people who can kill, humans, zombies and whatever else but they always need a giant brain to save us all from ourselves lol and that sir is you. And yes it's a complement, good work.
Really? His system is going down with the grid dummies.
Like the African (?) guy who took his Dad's bicycle apart and made a windmill producing electricity to power the small water pump his village desperately needed.
We can't get back to normal after a virus. Zombies gonna win heavy.
I didn't realize you made a video on the whole process! This is awesome! Also props on the time investment.and patience to spend like 2 years making this video to help people out.
Thanks for the encouraging words!
@_ David _ I think it was more refering to the time to get the permits which I have no idea how long it takes in the USA but it can take a few months here in the UK and that he ran the system for a while to see how well it worked for the video and they said, "like 2 years", so maybe it wasnt literal.
One of the best videos on CZcams by a long shot. Congrats man. Nice work.
Your DIY was far more informative than most I've watched. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
As a solar project manager and engineer, everything seemed very correct. The only thing I would change is not using zip ties. You want everything on the roof to last as long as the warranty. Zip ties have about half the lifespan of the PV module warranty. It’s a small thing but everything else was spot on. Good job.
Thanks! The zip ties are mainly backup to the IR clips but I’ll be keeping an eye on the PV cables.
Yeah we use stainless steel zip ties
The zip ties are static anyway, they will last albeit getting brittle over time.
May be water hose clamp form auto part store is better
you can use snap in connectors instead of zip ties, they make ones that have a rubber barrel that fits inside the snap in connector. Look at any cell tower you see and notice the wires that are dressed in coming down the tower. That is the most expensive but, longest lasting system for dressing lines. But the main reason for them is RF loss due to pinched lines isn't possible. You can install as many panels as you want but if you pinch the lines or they get pinched from dangerous weather, You will not get the maximum outputs from your system.
Nervousness is sometimes a key to success, second guessing yourself actually keeps you from overlooking anything.
I got a roof ads uhhhhhh
Dude. This video was amazing! Very encouraging and inspirational. It's amazing how thorough and professional you were and willing to help others. I wish I could do this but feel like it's still beyond me. One day maybe. But thank you so much for this video. New fan
I love the part where solar panel installation day is literally the cloudiest day in human history, haha! Great video, thank you. Very informative, interesting and entertaining.
There's something super satisfying about seeing a massive solar array. You could charge an EV off that puppy.
VEWWWYY slowly. Solid state batteries systems seem to charge much faster.
This is a really good video. Great quality in all aspects! Nice work.
Thank you for watching and your encouragement! It was a really fun project.
Agreed 👍🏼
Ayyye this guy
Great project, and we'll designed. However I don't think drilling through a chimney, even an unused chimney, and running electrical through it is code compliant in all areas. Also renders the chimney unusable instead of just unused.
Have you fixed those Nintendo switches yet?
As someone who’s been in Solar for 9 years starting when I was 21 I think you did a great job I’d give this a A- one thing that I thought was really impressive for someone doing it by your self for the first time is your wire management and not running a bunch of conduit between both arrays and running everything in the roof it just looks sleek and a lot better I’ve seen other solar companies run a bunch of conduit and it looks like amateur hour and it looks horrible It reminds me of people that hang up a tv and have the wires hanging down under it so I give u major props. On that the only issue I see I would have done differently is used the enphase micro inverter instead of the solar edge with optimizers with the micros inverters you get both in one with great monitoring it might be a little more expensive but it’s worth it plus you have less components and if you ever wanna add batteries in the future enphase has a nice new battery that integrates with there micros inverters perfectly my other issue was tapping straight into the meter I’ve also preferred to go into the customers main load center into a breaker for the extra protection but other then that you did a great job for a first timer and it will give other people confidence that they can do it themselves also. Great job all around 👍 oh and one other thing I would use a non fuseable disconnect if your local jurisdiction allows it because after a few years them fuses blow out a lot and if you tie into the main load center your already protected by the breaker
Thanks for your comment! For micro inverters, yes, there is less single points of failure and a little easier on the design and install side. It’s was actually more expensive versus what I did (plus installers were telling me that had issues with enphase- though again, that was back then) but that may not be the case these days.
what happens when someone needed to reshingle a roof ? do you have get a new roof ? or can you remove and put the panels back up ?
Just had to do this recently. You just remove the panels and put them back up. @@nfabulous2932
You really dislike periods lol
For others interested in doing this DO NOT use plastic zip ties. Instead use SunBundlers, which are stainless steel and will last the life of the system.
@Brad1156 I work on telecoms. The standard zips, even indoor zips get fragile over time with heating (electric current causes heat and big box zips are cheaply made). Outdoor zips will become fragile, like any plastic. Maybe they will soon be made of PEX? There is a waxed, nylon string we called "lacing tape" I used to tie wire bundles with that seemed to do well over many years in harsh conditions. Not easy, but pro looking.
The Project Farm youtube channel has a good video on which plastic zip ties do best in different conditions, some plastic zip ties actually got stronger(or less brittle, more elastic) over time when exposed to UV, heat and other conditions, and its not always the expensive ones, great channel.
plastic in heat is not good thats why you use metal stuff
Honestly I wish more people would use clips cause I am tired of having to pull extra panels because the last person decided to ziptie every connector to the next micro or optimizer.
@@bob-ny6kn We had a huge crate of standard cable ties at work, they were stored in a freezing tool shed over the winter. Every single one would snap when you pulled them tight. An utter nightmare.
The guy whom approved his papers must me like "haha yeah man, I like you, go on!"
Great video. Clear, friendly and lots of detail. Thanks. I had someone do my solar install 4 years ago, mostly due to falling off the roof risk, but I should have done what you did and speed up my ROI by 3-4 years.
Thanks for watching! Hope you have been enjoying your solar install. Ours continues to do great and has insulated us from all of the electricity price increases.
Dude - has anybody told you that YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for sharing your journey. And the solar guide that you wrote.
Thanks for the encouragement and for watching!
It’s pretty amazing you were able to install this system yourself, but it’s honesty more amazing that you provide resources for people who wanna do the same! ♥️
Thanks for your kind words!
I wouldnt do it yourself unless you really know what your doing.
more people start doing this and just you wait the government will make it illegal to harvest solar energy just like its illegal to collect rainwater 😅
@@yangpaan453 where is harvesting rain water is illegal 😐😂😂 my bro
@@imgpatil couple of states, california to name one.
The most important takeaway from this video...realize your fears and find a way to overcome them. Many people never do that.
Very much agree!
aand that you need a shitload of permits
@@25566 Depends on where you live..
Thank you for making this amazing video. You educated so many of us.
This is amazing work, solar is slowly starting to move in Ireland and thanks for being so kind with your knowledge... I've always had a keen interest in this sustainable energy ❤
Thanks for watching!
This was such an informative video! Well edited, you didn't go on and on. You gave the right amount of information, was accurate...I can't compliment enough. Great work!
Wow, thank you for your kind comment!
I agree, very good editing skills. Must have taken hours. CZcams and people like US. Thank you. I love the part where you little helper was helping.
Your install is Amazing. And you said you had fear of messing up at the start, that was the real connect with us fellow humans, and you overcame your fears. Kudos.
Thanks! Yes, it was a little intimidating at first but I’ve been so happy with it since. Now I’m able to help others put in solar.
@@FrugalRepair do you get money saying solar panels are great? Because I don't think they can save us (except for the bills...)
"That was the real connect with us fellow humans"
I don't know about anyone else but this "being" here is kinda sus.
You are such a good man. GOD BLESS YOU
This is absolutely impressive and inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
I bought a DIY system via a whole sale company so it should be at my house by the end of the month. Watching this video is very inspiring that I know I can’t mess it up and definitely doable for your average Joe.
Wow, that is great! Shoot me an email if you have any questions. I'd love to help if I can.
I don't suppose you could post a video of your installation as well? Lol
I install solar panels for work and I can personally say if you know the whole process it’s really not that hard and is probably a 3-4 day process with one man.
Agreed!
I kinda want to get into it I been a roofer and did electrical for remodeling company. Might be my career move someday.
Lol I've been working in solar for years and I do not recommend this for the average person. You could potentially fuck your roof up with roof leaks. The electrical isn't too hard but if you do it wrong you could burn down your home.
@@geodude6244 i am a carpintar and i did it, now i have my team i am at the Top. Solar teck is my new live, Making Good Money and i Love it.
@@johnbroski1993 woah how many houses have you burnt down
This is what you call good content!!! thank you for sharing this vidso
It gets me every time , solar show on a cloudy day
That roof was made for solar, no vent pipes or anything blocking any spots, just ideal! Glad you took advantage of that clean roof.
Why is there a 1k of downvotes, jesus man, this guy rocks. Content rich, no BS, filler.
People with an excess of neanderthal dna who think solar panels don't work, because they've been fooled by politicians that get payed by oil companies.
A large amount of people use the thumbs down to adjust the type of videos that pop up based on the YT algorithm. It is unfortunate that that is a thing.
@@Invincibletro can't they just click don't recommend channel or not interested. I always do that to any particular videos that I don't want to see.
@@bella2308 I wish, the thumbs down is just so handy. CZcams should change this for sure... Thanks for the reply.
It's from the solar power installers that lose out on business because everyone will DIY it. Hahahaha
One of the most honest and informative videos I’ve ever seen
Thanks for watching!
God bless you lad you are truly helpful hundreds of people.👍🙏
A little trick for everyone security when you use a disconnect, operate the lever with your left hand so that if it blows you face is not in front of the disconnect
A trick or a rule!!
You use your right hand as the current takes a slightly longer path to your heart if you were to shock yourself.
I use my teeth
Very interesting. I designed and installed my own solar array nearly three years ago now - 14 panels at 350W. Interestingly, I couldn't fit them on the roof due to the roof design, so I designed and constructed a pergola in the garden with the panels on the top. The panels are adjustable for angle, with three possible positions, so there is a winter position (quite steep), a spring/autumn(fall) position and a summer position (quite shallow). Like you I used Solaredge optimisers and a single 5kW inverter. I'm in the UK so the rules are a little different, but overall, a very satisfying project with a great result.
Wow, that is great to hear you installed solar! Thanks for sharing. Have you been happy with production or had any issues over those three years?
@@FrugalRepair No. It's gone fine over the three years it's been installed. Output is pretty much on line with expectations - bearing in mind the weather we get in the UK. I did have one of the fourteen Solaredge Optimisers fail this year, but I spotted it, raised it with the supplier and they provided (and installed for me) a new one. I reckon the efficiency of the inverter is 96.52% (output of the panels to input to the system). In the first year I monitored it very closely but not so much now. My installed capacity is 4.9kW. While I have seen spikes higher than this (highest was 5.4kW) by best ever 15 minute average is 4.957 after about 18 months of service. Best this year (up to three years old) is 4.733
That’s great to hear!
@justin brown not sure how I can get a pic into here. advice?
Awesome job! I already have solar on my house and it gives us ~115% of our power usage. Soon I'm going to add more panels when we change over to all electric vehicles. The future is here.
Nothing but respect and admiration.
Thank you for watching!
When fast learning meets proper execution..
Yup, school was garbage for me. Once I got access to the internet I just took a GED test and skipped years of regular school. This guy is a lot like me. :)
Great info for anyone thinking about solar. Now You could start a solar business and make bank. 👍
Thanks! I enjoy helping others get solar if it’s right for them.
And have the possibility of getting sued if his solar panel work burns down or damages a person's house? Lol
@@kaitzu4560 Yeah right as if pssssfffff.
@@kaitzu4560 That's why companies get licensed and bonded
capitalist minded
Congrats, nice job. Thanks for sharing!
You left my mouth wide open from the second I opened this video. Phenomenal work sir!
Thanks for watching!
I must say, I cannot believe that you did this yourself. I am so impressed that you were able to do this. Great job, and great video. I got burned bad by a solar installation company, and learned the hard way.
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience! Thanks for watching, it was definitely a fun and rewarding project.
Iv had solar for 5 years. And I started with 2 panels. Now I'm up to 10. So even for the people that can't go that big. You can start small and keep working at it. I'll get there someday. And I'm doing it without a loan so I'm happy
That’s awesome!
That's what I want to do. If you tell anyone that in the business they won't help. At least that's my experience. I understand they have to feed their family's but that doesn't help me.
@@jeffgarner3178 I'm from Canada and went with a company called Canadian energy they were awesome. And built me a package just like in the video. And I hooked it all up myself super easy. Mines all offgrid tho
@@dylanc9275 I mean, If it's that profitable in Canada, how come not everyone in texas has this, or is there huge difference in energy bills between us and canada? I mean I live in Finland, so about the same latitudes as Canada and I'm always womdering why doesn't everyone in mediterranian just max out the solar electricity+heat.
@@TheJube97 I don't understand peoples logic i just know my own. And since I started solar I have swayed about 10 people to put up solar. Because they were seeing how much it benefits me.
THANK YOU!
For being a TRUE MAN, making YOUR WORK / LABOR & KNOWLEDGE for FREE.
YOU are actually trying to help, thank you again.
Thanks for watching!
How beautiful is the clean energy
I know this is 3 years old but wow. This made me cry thinking about how proud you mustve been to flip the switch finally. Incredible job
Thank you! I’m very thankful for the opportunity.
Your inspector is right, you've done an outstanding job. I could tell right away it was going to be good when I saw how conscientious you are.
Thank you for your kind words! His reaction was a big highlight for me.
You have qualities of a great, clear and thorough teacher. You've now got the skills - an courage! You focused on reproducing exactly that technology, you were not afraid to ask for help, so you made it! People need you now. We have the same questions you've had, and you have most of the answers (or know where to find them). Financing may come up, and anything else that will make it easy for the average joe (like myself) to sign on the dotted line. It's one of the jobs where everybody, the fauna, the flora, Earth, and people's financial scene, all this goes upward. A beautiful win-win solution. My hats to you - you are GREAT at this. Eventually years from now when you're too old to climb on roofs, you can run teams in sales, orders and installations to multiply the goodness. I think we're all wishing you the very best! Cheers.
Thank you very much for your gracious and kind words!
Congrats 🎊 you are my motivation in this kind of project
Congratulations ! I’m impressed you are so smart !
The amount of research and work that went into this is ,is amazing 👏 , you sir have earned the pro title ....clearly . Awesome job !!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it.
Wow, from no experience to that finished product. Amazing!! Testament to executing a well thought out and researched plan, one smooth step at a time.
No small feat at all but your killed it!!!
Thank you!
Very cool. Good work. Very comprehensive. It's nice to see there are some smart people still left out there.
Thanks for watching!
Well my brother, I appreciate that so very much. Thank you and God bless you.
Thanks for watching!
You're literally a life saver.
You're awesome! I love how you did everything yourself without giving up! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks, and thanks for watching!
WOW!!!! 😮 good for you sir!
This was very impressive.
Thanks for watching!
perfect, I learned so much
All the research you did is why we hire someone to install such a system! Good Vid
The way this vid was made lets me know how focused minded you are. Stellar work roof and vid. Very well made (everything)
Thanks for your kind words!
You deserve a medal. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
INCREDIBLE!! Simply INCREDIBLE!!!
Thank you, I have wanted to do this. Its good to see someone who already has.
Thanks! Hopefully you can get to it soon.
I suggest getting a power wall installed, storing energy you’ve produced and being able to power your home during the night or if the street suffers a power loss, is definitely a great feeling.
But he did not share on how much it cost him to buy all those panel etc.
@@democracyforall panels aren’t that expensive, it’s the roof repairs, prep work and installing that jumps up the overall cost. Depending where you’re from you can get a 300 watt panel for around 250-300 dollars. Obviously in bulk it’ll be cheaper.
@@iMann_iFail but so many people are building these solar panel cells themselvs are they any good rather than paying thousands of dollars for kw regions.
@@democracyforall Admittedly there are more business producing solar panels but for the individual person, they’re simply buying the panels in and setting them up their self. It’s pretty up a plug and play system now. You just need to do some research on the set up that suit you the best. Obviously if you’re planning to wire it in to your home, you need permission from your energy supplier and local council approval, etc.
@@iMann_iFail Perfectly good used industrial solar panels are available for as little as $.25/watt or less. I just purchased a large batch of beautiful 250 watt, 24 volt panels for $50 each in Phoenix.
Nice Job ! I envy your patience ,Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Wow, great job on such a major project!
I was really proud of myself when I installed a professional electric fence, but now, looking at what you did, my achievement was like changing a light bulb. Well done, sir.
even if a person knows all that permit stuff they won't tell you because they think we already knew it... 😁😁, but you my friend even as a beginner, took a long way to do the same... i really appreciated it... huge respect
Thanks!
I am NOT even close to thinking about solar. I saw the title and length of the video n said why not. After watching the entire video I liked and subscribed. Dude stayed on topic never waivered extremely informative as well as professional!
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Nice job dude. Inspiring!!
Now. This is the best recommendation from CZcams! I learned a lot 🥰
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This is amazing! Thank you for taking rhe challenge and then being willing to share your understanding with others. Well done!
Thanks for your encouraging words! It was a really fun project to work on. I hope I can help as many as I can.
Thank you I live on a reservation in northern California and this helps a lot!
Cant wait to start my project. Thanks so much for the video. Awesome job.
Cool! What are you planning to put in?
This is so impressive that you did this yourself, what a huge job.
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As in installer, you did great. However, for those of you reading this, he used discounted panels and thus he needed more panels. I recommend using LG or Hyundai panels with nphase inverters. This is the best for the buck and you would have only needed 12 panels for a your system. Thus less material, time and easier layout. No need for a second roof. Don't let discounted materials factor into your overall time and extra materials list.
Thanks! I originally wanted LG 365s but they were too tall and I couldn’t get three rows in. But I agree that if you’re going to do it you should try to get the best bang for buck.
Only 12 panels?! Wow, I'll have one of whatever you're drinking.
Excellent video! Congratulations, you are an inspiration and a model citizen.
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That was a really well done video. Thanks for the effort. Very useful!
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Wow! Having installed my own grid tie 8.4 kW system a few years back I'm seriously impressed with how well this relatively short video covers most items involved with an install. While there are lots of details to get right, most parts of the install are relatively straightforward.
That’s really encouraging for me to hear! Thanks! That’s really awesome you installed your own system! Have you been happy with the performance so far?
@@FrugalRepair Yes. Performance has been as expected. I went with micro inverters and have not had to do anything to the system since getting the okay from the utility to turn it on. Payback was similar to yours and the RECs are a nice bonus. We finish up each Fall with a ~3000 kWh surplus and use up most of that during the winter. I installed a minisplit in our main living area which allows use to heat with in a good portion of the year cutting down on oil usage. Without it our surplus would just keep growing! My compliments again on the video!
That’s awesome! What state are you in? I’m in PA.
@@FrugalRepair I'm in NH.
@@FrugalRepair I"m outside Philadelphia. You nearby? How I'd love to see that system.
since you have taken so much brilliant efforts and make it easy to next people who wants to install the solar system with your free ebook, you deserve to be my subs dude!
My hat is off to you Sir. What a legend
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