Got a DIY solar bug....where do I start?

OzEco · 08-26-17, 12:49 PM

I have a good understanding of electricity, did many home DIY projects, and do most of my car repairs myself. A local solar installer recommended a grid tied 4.5KW system based on our electricity usage and other factors however the ROI is prohibiting and I have no choice but to install it myself.

Could you please recommend where to start?

Fordguy64 · 08-26-17, 01:37 PM

If you are going grid tie you should probably start by looking into all of the permits required for your county and electr provider. Then you will have to supply them with a FULL system drawing showing every little detail of every part of the system.

oil pan 4 · 08-26-17, 10:07 PM

Find out what grid tie inverters are allowed.
Where I am the state has a list of allowed inverters, last time I checked they were all ABB.

08-26-17, 12:49 PM	#1
OzEco Lurking Renovator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: MO Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got a DIY solar bug....where do I start? I have a good understanding of electricity, did many home DIY projects, and do most of my car repairs myself. A local solar installer recommended a grid tied 4.5KW system based on our electricity usage and other factors however the ROI is prohibiting and I have no choice but to install it myself. Could you please recommend where to start? Last edited by OzEco; 08-26-17 at 01:56 PM..

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Fordguy64 Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cincinnati ohio Posts: 338 Thanks: 40 Thanked 35 Times in 31 Posts	If you are going grid tie you should probably start by looking into all of the permits required for your county and electr provider. Then you will have to supply them with a FULL system drawing showing every little detail of every part of the system.

08-26-17, 10:07 PM	#3
oil pan 4 Land owner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NM Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 12 Thanked 127 Times in 107 Posts	Find out what grid tie inverters are allowed. Where I am the state has a list of allowed inverters, last time I checked they were all ABB.