EcoRenovator - View Single Post - Getting a little solar to bring down my base usage

ME_Andy · 08-13-16, 10:36 AM

Hey GTO,

I'm a fellow Austinite and I'm looking into my first solar installation. Our roof isn't suitable so I'm hoping to install it on a shed. This is the type of shed that you buy for $400 at Home Depot and install on a plywood floor. But, I'm not sure how the permitting for that would work... Do you have any insights? Or could you connect me to your hobbyist contacts?

It seems like you're flying under the radar with your installation, which is tempting. I was also looking at these plug-in kits, but they are about $3.40/Watt. Very easy to install, though.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N0T52TW...RE2GGJ376YJXWH

I suppose I'll call a professional installer and see what they have to say, but I'm sure it's going to be ridiculously expensive for a few panels on a shed roof.

08-13-16, 10:36 AM	#30
ME_Andy Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Mexico/Texas Posts: 66 Thanks: 22 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Hey GTO, I'm a fellow Austinite and I'm looking into my first solar installation. Our roof isn't suitable so I'm hoping to install it on a shed. This is the type of shed that you buy for $400 at Home Depot and install on a plywood floor. But, I'm not sure how the permitting for that would work... Do you have any insights? Or could you connect me to your hobbyist contacts? It seems like you're flying under the radar with your installation, which is tempting. I was also looking at these plug-in kits, but they are about $3.40/Watt. Very easy to install, though. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N0T52TW...RE2GGJ376YJXWH I suppose I'll call a professional installer and see what they have to say, but I'm sure it's going to be ridiculously expensive for a few panels on a shed roof. Last edited by ME_Andy; 08-13-16 at 11:07 AM..