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Old 02-16-15, 09:34 PM   #4
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Got a deck? Solar panels now a plug-in appliance - CNET
That would only work if there is a railing to mount the panels on and if it's unobstructed and facing the right direction. A DIY version would be much cheaper than the kit. There are now a bunch of cheap grid tie inverters available online, though many recommend derating them to less than 75% of the rating and using a good surge protector for maximum reliability.
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