Unless Silfab has changed its frame from several years ago, the frame was flimsy and when torquing the mounting the clamps, the frame would twist and you would get a very uneven-looking array would looking down a row of panels.
Thank you very much for the Deep Dive into Solar Panels. This is the first time that I have heard about the criteria for choosing when a First Time buyer.
Every home and business should install a rain water collection and storage system along with solar panels. Even in areas where rain is infrequent it is crazy to waste the little rain that does fall and waste it. We need to stop planting green lawns and switch to local native plantings around homes. It is crazy to plant lawns and build golf courses in dry desert areas. We waste too much water and electricity.
Just binged watched your series, I just built an of grid system for my business RV. I am also a RUclipsr and saw that you are really close to your 1000 subs, so I did my part by subscribing and liking all videos. I remember when I was starting out, and how happy I was to get monetized
@@jackthesolarguy it was actually quite interesting watching you reach the goal last night. When I clicked on your first video you were at 992 subscribers I subscribed and then clicked on the second video and you were at 995 then, as I finished watching the rest of the videos, you were over 1000.
Oh sweet haha. I went to sleep hoping it would hit 1000 when I woke up, and sure enough it did! Nothing better than hitting growth goals with your channel, which I’m sure you know
We have installed 5100 systems with aptos 440w bifacials this year with IQ8M Excellent product. We are going to try their 4-1 micro inverters to close out the year.
That’s a great product combination! Excited to see where Emphase continues to go with their technology. Recently put out a video where I gave them a lot of props. Your company has installed 5,100 solar systems?
@@jackthesolarguy about 56000 systems in 8 years. The 4-1 micros are coming from Aptos. Have to discount it a bit to get consumers to try but we like trying new things too. I started my D2D career with vivint about 14 years ago. Then I did their solar. Then I got pissed one day and stormed out. Grapped two crews from them and then rest is history. If I can do it so can you. Keep After it 🍻
@@mattbrew11 nice! The adders right now for Aptos panels are pretty high, but hopefully as the company grows, the prices will go down. I would be interested in hearing more about your story if you have time one day.
@@jackthesolarguy whos charging you adders for aptos panels? Thats the only panel we offer because its a super high quality but lower price point panel
@@mattbrew11 I am under the impression that the adder is due to the installation complexities, with this panel being much larger. Can lead to additional arrays, which our install partners prefer not to do.
Hi Jack, maybe you can do a video on those of us that would like to expand our systems after 5 to 10 years after the original installs. In my case, I have 6 SunPower 305 and an SPR-4000 inverter and would like to max it out. Great info.
Sunpower is better with more power output due to the interconnections being on the back of the panel. They produce about 50% more power watt for watt. They run the coolest in high heat to produce the most.
Great review. I do have a question; I wrote a white paper a year ago that outlined six reasons why solar power has been slow to catch on with consumers. One of those reasons was shingle age. I just don't think anyone with fifteen-year-old shingles would consider a solar install without also replacing the roof. In your experience, where does the roof-age cutoff typically sit in the homeowner mindset? Five years? Ten? And do you have professional guidance for them on that matter?
With an asphalt shingle roof, I always recommend that if it is greater than 10 years old, you go ahead and get it replaced before you install panels on your roof. One cool thing that you can do, which few people know about, is that you can claim the 30% solar tax credit for your new roof investment, since it is considered necessary for your solar system. Also, when you do get your new roof, make sure you let it sit for a month, before you allow solar installers on top to install. New roofs typically need a month for the cellophane under the shingles to set, and fully stick, or else you can damage your new roof.
@@jackthesolarguy Where did you read that the cost of a roof replacement qualifies for the tax credit? I just had a roof replaced prior to getting solar panels and everything I read cautioned against trying to claim a credit for the cost of the re-roofing (replacement of shingles, no structural changes). Things may have changed with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, but below are the instructions to the IRS form 5695 that would have been used prior to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: "Qualified solar electric property costs. Qualified solar electric property costs are costs for property that uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in your home located in the United States. No costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof (or portion thereof) will fail to qualify solely because the property constitutes a structural component of the structure on which it is installed. Some solar roofing tiles and solar roofing shingles serve the function of both traditional roofing and solar electric collectors, and thus serve functions of both solar electric generation and structural support. These solar roofing tiles and solar roofing shingles can qualify for the credit. This is in contrast to structural components such as a roof's decking or rafters that serve only a roofing or structural function and thus do not qualify for the credit." www.irs.gov/instructions/i5695
You are correct. The exact language on what qualifies for the new inflation reduction act tax credit, specifies that it must be a Tesla shingle roof, in order to get credited. The 30% roof credit was a rumor that went around for the longest time, but has since been cleared up.
Hey, Great show I run an RE company in Ghana 🇬🇭. We really struggle with bringing products out here that people can afford but won't fall apart in the extreme heat. Can you recommend a manufacturer? And hopefully one that offers OEM? Thanks 😊
@@michaelmatthews8180 my recommendation for you would be to look at the panels you are offered, and using the product spec sheets, evaluate which panel has the best temperature coefficient (closest to 0). Hope that helps
Slightly off the topic, but what design software does your experience indicate most accurately models solar rooftop installations? I have used solar edge and open solar and helioscope
Great info. I am just beginning to do some research for a system. Question for you that you may not be able to answer. I live in ND, not exactly solar heaven. Would like to put up panels that I can at least change the tilt angle seasonally. Cold, snow, wind are all hear. Any thoughts on best panels and components for this area, without getting too involved? The Aptos panels sound the most likely, but I noticed are the least efficient. Is that a big deal?
I have never personally worked with panels that offer that type of racking, so I cannot answer that question for you. Aptos is a great option if you get substantial snow pack, and I wouldn’t worry too much about the efficiency.
Nice informative video 😊
Unless Silfab has changed its frame from several years ago, the frame was flimsy and when torquing the mounting the clamps, the frame would twist and you would get a very uneven-looking array would looking down a row of panels.
Hmm, I haven’t personally installed silfab, but I’m curious to look into that
Thank you very much for the Deep Dive into Solar Panels. This is the first time that I have heard about the criteria for choosing when a First Time buyer.
Glad I could help!
Every home and business should install a rain water collection and storage system along with solar panels.
Even in areas where rain is infrequent it is crazy to waste the little rain that does fall and waste it.
We need to stop planting green lawns and switch to local native plantings around homes.
It is crazy to plant lawns and build golf courses in dry desert areas. We waste too much water and electricity.
I partially agree, but those recourses are not free of cost
Just binged watched your series, I just built an of grid system for my business RV. I am also a RUclipsr and saw that you are really close to your 1000 subs, so I did my part by subscribing and liking all videos. I remember when I was starting out, and how happy I was to get monetized
Cool, thanks!
@@jackthesolarguy it was actually quite interesting watching you reach the goal last night. When I clicked on your first video you were at 992 subscribers I subscribed and then clicked on the second video and you were at 995 then, as I finished watching the rest of the videos, you were over 1000.
Oh sweet haha. I went to sleep hoping it would hit 1000 when I woke up, and sure enough it did! Nothing better than hitting growth goals with your channel, which I’m sure you know
We have installed 5100 systems with aptos 440w bifacials this year with IQ8M Excellent product. We are going to try their 4-1 micro inverters to close out the year.
That’s a great product combination! Excited to see where Emphase continues to go with their technology. Recently put out a video where I gave them a lot of props. Your company has installed 5,100 solar systems?
@@jackthesolarguy about 56000 systems in 8 years. The 4-1 micros are coming from Aptos. Have to discount it a bit to get consumers to try but we like trying new things too. I started my D2D career with vivint about 14 years ago. Then I did their solar. Then I got pissed one day and stormed out. Grapped two crews from them and then rest is history. If I can do it so can you. Keep
After it 🍻
@@mattbrew11 nice! The adders right now for Aptos panels are pretty high, but hopefully as the company grows, the prices will go down. I would be interested in hearing more about your story if you have time one day.
@@jackthesolarguy whos charging you adders for aptos panels? Thats the only panel we offer because its a super high quality but lower price point panel
@@mattbrew11 I am under the impression that the adder is due to the installation complexities, with this panel being much larger. Can lead to additional arrays, which our install partners prefer not to do.
Aptos 440 is #1 for areas like Florida without a doubt.
Great panel for that area.
Great episode as I am wishing you growth on you new channel. Just subbed at 727.
Thanks and welcome!
Thank you Jack, great information my friend 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Jack, maybe you can do a video on those of us that would like to expand our systems after 5 to 10 years after the original installs. In my case, I have 6 SunPower 305 and an SPR-4000 inverter and would like to max it out. Great info.
Ok, noted. What percent of your energy usage would you say your system is currently producing?
You should look at to Indian solar panel companies that making 800+ watt solar panels. Flexible solar panels and so many new solar technology.
Sounds neat! I’ll look into it
It is a scam ,watch out
Thanks! Great info, short, to the point and well presented.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks
Sunpower is better with more power output due to the interconnections being on the back of the panel. They produce about 50% more power watt for watt. They run the coolest in high heat to produce the most.
Great panel, but carried by few installers outside of California due to price point, and factory integrated micros
Great review. I do have a question;
I wrote a white paper a year ago that outlined six reasons why solar power has been slow to catch on with consumers. One of those reasons was shingle age. I just don't think anyone with fifteen-year-old shingles would consider a solar install without also replacing the roof.
In your experience, where does the roof-age cutoff typically sit in the homeowner mindset? Five years? Ten? And do you have professional guidance for them on that matter?
With an asphalt shingle roof, I always recommend that if it is greater than 10 years old, you go ahead and get it replaced before you install panels on your roof.
One cool thing that you can do, which few people know about, is that you can claim the 30% solar tax credit for your new roof investment, since it is considered necessary for your solar system.
Also, when you do get your new roof, make sure you let it sit for a month, before you allow solar installers on top to install. New roofs typically need a month for the cellophane under the shingles to set, and fully stick, or else you can damage your new roof.
@@jackthesolarguy Thank you!
@@Daniel-Six no problem!
@@jackthesolarguy Where did you read that the cost of a roof replacement qualifies for the tax credit? I just had a roof replaced prior to getting solar panels and everything I read cautioned against trying to claim a credit for the cost of the re-roofing (replacement of shingles, no structural changes). Things may have changed with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, but below are the instructions to the IRS form 5695 that would have been used prior to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act:
"Qualified solar electric property costs. Qualified solar electric property costs are costs for property that uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in your home located in the United States. No costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof (or portion thereof) will fail to qualify solely because the property constitutes a structural component of the structure on which it is installed. Some solar roofing tiles and solar roofing shingles serve the function of both traditional roofing and solar electric collectors, and thus serve functions of both solar electric generation and structural support. These solar roofing tiles and solar roofing shingles can qualify for the credit. This is in contrast to structural components such as a roof's decking or rafters that serve only a roofing or structural function and thus do not qualify for the credit."
www.irs.gov/instructions/i5695
You are correct. The exact language on what qualifies for the new inflation reduction act tax credit, specifies that it must be a Tesla shingle roof, in order to get credited. The 30% roof credit was a rumor that went around for the longest time, but has since been cleared up.
Hey, Great show
I run an RE company in Ghana 🇬🇭. We really struggle with bringing products out here that people can afford but won't fall apart in the extreme heat. Can you recommend a manufacturer? And hopefully one that offers OEM?
Thanks 😊
Hey Michael. I am not familiar with any manufacturers in Ghana, personally. Hope you are able to find what you are looking for!
@@jackthesolarguy I ment any Brad globally that has a solar panel product that can withstand high temperatures and not drop in efficiency.🌡
@@michaelmatthews8180 my recommendation for you would be to look at the panels you are offered, and using the product spec sheets, evaluate which panel has the best temperature coefficient (closest to 0). Hope that helps
you should watch REI Solar India Expo 2022
Will have to check it out!
good work.
Thank you
Slightly off the topic, but what design software does your experience indicate most accurately models solar rooftop installations? I have used solar edge and open solar and helioscope
Aurora
Great info. I am just beginning to do some research for a system. Question for you that you may not be able to answer. I live in ND, not exactly solar heaven. Would like to put up panels that I can at least change the tilt angle seasonally. Cold, snow, wind are all hear. Any thoughts on best panels and components for this area, without getting too involved? The Aptos panels sound the most likely, but I noticed are the least efficient. Is that a big deal?
I have never personally worked with panels that offer that type of racking, so I cannot answer that question for you. Aptos is a great option if you get substantial snow pack, and I wouldn’t worry too much about the efficiency.
Thanks for reply.
👍
Thank you