You can probably make those concrete pillars straight again with constant pressure for a few months using ratchet straps. Once you get them straight you will need to run some cross members to keep them square.
Love it. Lacking sufficient land for a ground array, I'd be strongly inclined to make my array do double duty, becoming a second roof atop a garden shed or something similar.
3D print a new endcap for the rail. I would like to see a cost analysis of the project roughly, especially what the solar output capture saves you in grid power/cost. But include the batteries with their life and replacement costs and all the ancillary components like mounts and maybe even install and maintenance time.
I found a couple of files to print but no luck with getting them to fit! No batteries in the grid-tie system. The system has more paid for itself over the past 10 years. 40% tax credit when we initially installed! Looking to install more solar and batteries in the future behind the meter!
I wonder why you didn't upgrade your system when you replaced those panels. I don't know what your Winter Snow situation is, but if you would have installed the bi-facial panels they tend to melt the snow away faster than standard panels. Also, why did you stick with the 275 watt panels, I am sure there were plenty of 325 - 400 watt panels available on the used market.
With net metering you can’t just increase your wattage wherever you like. You have to stay within the permit that was allotted when installed. Bigger panels would require a new Enphase system and microinverters too in order to pair correctly with a larger panels. I have bi-facial panels on the off-grid shed and haven’t really notice any difference in snow melting. It is so cold here that often you need to brush off panels in order to help melt the snow with any sun in the winter. Thanks for watching.
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy Now that you have two EVs, have you checked with the utility to see if they will allow an increase in your Solar Wattage? Some utilities do allow larger systems if you have an EV (or two).
@@bbcooter388 Good Idea, I'll check it out. We do get a 20% discount for charging off-peak on each EV. We have a 15KVA tranformer on the pole that serves out house so there is still some capacity if we want to expand sine our permit is at 9 KW for net metering.
Way less now that we have 2 EV’s. Looking to install new solar and batteries soon and do this all off-grid and behind the power meter. Great question and thanks for watching!
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This setup is amazing!
I was blown away!!
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You can probably make those concrete pillars straight again with constant pressure for a few months using ratchet straps. Once you get them straight you will need to run some cross members to keep them square.
Love it. Lacking sufficient land for a ground array, I'd be strongly inclined to make my array do double duty, becoming a second roof atop a garden shed or something similar.
Solar pergolas are a good idea too.
Thanks for the informational vid!! ;)
I agree, might have to cop!
What made your piers lean forward like that?
3D print a new endcap for the rail. I would like to see a cost analysis of the project roughly, especially what the solar output capture saves you in grid power/cost. But include the batteries with their life and replacement costs and all the ancillary components like mounts and maybe even install and maintenance time.
I found a couple of files to print but no luck with getting them to fit! No batteries in the grid-tie system. The system has more paid for itself over the past 10 years. 40% tax credit when we initially installed! Looking to install more solar and batteries in the future behind the meter!
use those 5 power your barn or whatever that is outside.
I wonder why you didn't upgrade your system when you replaced those panels. I don't know what your Winter Snow situation is, but if you would have installed the bi-facial panels they tend to melt the snow away faster than standard panels. Also, why did you stick with the 275 watt panels, I am sure there were plenty of 325 - 400 watt panels available on the used market.
With net metering you can’t just increase your wattage wherever you like. You have to stay within the permit that was allotted when installed. Bigger panels would require a new Enphase system and microinverters too in order to pair correctly with a larger panels. I have bi-facial panels on the off-grid shed and haven’t really notice any difference in snow melting. It is so cold here that often you need to brush off panels in order to help melt the snow with any sun in the winter. Thanks for watching.
@@GreenMountainDIYGuy Now that you have two EVs, have you checked with the utility to see if they will allow an increase in your Solar Wattage? Some utilities do allow larger systems if you have an EV (or two).
@@bbcooter388 Good Idea, I'll check it out. We do get a 20% discount for charging off-peak on each EV. We have a 15KVA tranformer on the pole that serves out house so there is still some capacity if we want to expand sine our permit is at 9 KW for net metering.
By-the-way, how much of your total electrical bill is supplied from Solar and can you self support yourself through the Winter?
Way less now that we have 2 EV’s. Looking to install new solar and batteries soon and do this all off-grid and behind the power meter. Great question and thanks for watching!
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