BEFORE You BUILD A SOLAR SYSTEM
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- 10 things you should know before You BUILD A SOLAR SYSTEM. Are you building your own solar system like I did? There are obstacles to overcome with any project especially one that takes a lot of planning. What to know before you go solar. Building a solar system for your home is not impossible.
Some of the things I encountered in our build were a complete surprise. I want to touch on things less talked about on Solar. Yes, Solar can be very rewarding but let's be honest, building a solar system has some challenges. In this video, I will briefly touch on 10 things everyone should know before building a solar system.
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00:00 Introduction
00:54 Our Solar System
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14:45 #8
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I especially appreciate your Joe about the good and bad aspects of solar
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
i want that video of the wiring!
It is in my solar playlist. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
At least under the tax law a couple of years ago you could take up to ten years to reduce your yearly tax liability until your rebate was fully exhausted. i.e. in your example of a $26,000, possible tax rebate you could take $2,600 per year for ten years or any combination, per year, but must take as soon as eligible. But, you are absolutely correct if you don't owe any taxes or less than $26,000 in taxes over ten years your tax reduction benefit will be reduced or eliminated!
Sounds like you could still do an additional 400ft2 ground mount system, which depending upon panels yield another 6kw of solar and then you could use the IQ8's also? I've done multiple large RV stuff, and now going to a small ground mount, but in CA the regs are crazy. Thanks for the video!
AS a 30+ year certified construction inspector , I have to say that ALL UR SHIT FLYS FIRST CLASS ⭐👍⭐👍⭐👍⭐👍⭐👍, it's like watching 1,000 regular U tube videos, I'm even willing to bet the shirt off my back you beat 99% of all so called solar contractors.......hope u get 100 million views....⭐👍⭐👍⭐👍
Much appreciated! I love the thought of flying first class but I never had the opportunity to actually enjoy that luxury 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
The best money ANYONE can spend is to get the Sunnytrack app. For a few bucks you can view through your phone’s camera the sun’s path across the sky from the point of view of your potential solar panel placement. It let’s you know if there’s any obstacles or bad mounting angle for any time of the year. It would suck to waste money to mount a 10kw array that only gets usable sun for half the best sun hours because it’s mounted on a bad roof side. Sometimes it’s better to not even start the project if it’s not right or can’t get the permits to do it right.
My system is powering my house and building 100%. I'm happy. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Another awesome and well thought out video. Thanks for making it!
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Super enjoyed this video. Precisely what I was looking for. I'm looking to put my own solar together in the future and your solar video's of your installation have been very valuable to me. I am also interested in all of the wiring (above and beyond the other videos that you have put together) that you have done to get your setup fully operational.
Again thanks for the great solar content.
Much appreciated! I can't wait to share more about the system and how it is producing. I will definitely be covering the wiring diagram in the future. I think that might be very helpful. Thank you for watching and commenting 👍
You may have addressed in another video I have not filed taxes in years I'm on disability yet not a vet but I was wondering why you chose to remain on the grid I have converted a barn with a barn style roof that gets plenty of Sun in Alabama I hope the panels serve as an insulator to reduce Heat how much more for battery and to be completely off the grid thanks for sharing
I choose to remain grid tied because the power company offers a 1:1 net metering. I have a video on net metering if you would like to know more. Financially it made more sense to let the utility company store my over production in the summer and get that credit back in the winter. Essentially they are storing it in form of credit 1:1 ratio. I wanted to return my investment as fast as possible. Adding my own battery backup wasn't maximizing my return. It literally was going to be beneficial in an outage. There are much cheaper solutions that offer a decent solution to that. I am still exploring option on that. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Okay thank you I understand very informative
Thanks for the great videos Justin! Do you have a brand recommendation for a tilt-able ground mount system for a small 10-panel build?
Appreciate it. Yes, checkout sinclair-designs.com/ Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Now the federal tax credit is 30% due to Inflation Reduction Act. You should able to claim that by end of the year. Great video. But I think I should our source contractor to do this job.
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I am unfamiliar with microinverter systems. Your videos answered a lot of my questions.
If you have questions feel free to ask, I am going to start answering frequently asked questions in my shorts. Maybe I can help you there also. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
For an easy 400ft2 ground mount approval?
I hope to put me an extra branch in at some point. I'll find our then have crazy it gets to put in a ground mount. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Warranty - my understanding is that panels and other solar devices have no manufacturer warranty (rather than 25 year warranty) when you buy them from a third party (like SanTan or SurplusSolar) regardless of whether they are new or used unless the third party seller offers a warranty.. For instance, when SanTan sells a new panel, they provide a one year warranty. Also doesn't Enphase void your warranty if you install their equipment without first being certified by them. Their certification is their check to make sure you are properly installing their equipment.
I took the classes free through enphase university and became certified so I could get the warranty. I have touched base on in another video. I may do a more detailed video on that process down the road. I bought my panels through surplussolar as "New" never used or opened and I have a 25yr warrenty on my panels. I called the manufacturer to make sure by checking the serial numbers. They confirmed the warranty. Not sure on all scenarios but for me it worked out. Goodluck thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with solar. Enjoying ur videos and looking at doing solar and doing the same as u soon. Keep living the dream good sir
Much appreciated 🙏 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Hello my fellow miner. 😜✌🏼 i see you are hunting info on solar as well. Hope your journey goes well. 🤘🏼
Hey, awesome videos! Have the same setup enphase iq7+ but the lg panels and 12.1 size. I decided to not do a ground mount in case shtf and theft. Might have to do a video on how to fix solar panels with buckshot holes in the future.
Battery cost to crazy $32k, buying a Cummins 30 kwh generator around $13k. Trying to find out how to hook up and run panels at same time. Have you done a video on that yet?
I haven't added a battery backup yet. Maybe someday. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
very good info
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
would a 10'{or lower} wooden pole building using used rails & panels [for roof] work...no law against an outbuilding leaking a bit in the rain...
It would. I don't see any issues with that. Call it a storage shed for rakes 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
So whats the real output for your 10kw system?
Right at 8kw is what it produces consistently during peak sun hours. 🌞
Great video, alot of good points, thanks!
The PV calculator is really pretty close to my results.
I added 2x Trina 410w panels with 2x Enphase IQ7plus-72-2-us , hooked up on my garage.
Didn't check with anyone, just did it.
I'm only saving at most $14 a month, but I wanted data.
I used the Emporia system to track everything.
Now I know I want a large setup, 20-30 panels with a battery, but I'll move to different property first...
Awesome! I would recommend on your next setup if you go with 410's to use the A's over the plus's. Just a thought. If I had it to do over I would use the IQ7A or IQ8A on my system. I think they would have performed better. Happy with my systems though so I will not be changing that anytime soon. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
This video was well put together, very informative and those solars are lookin’ good!!
Much appreciated! Thank you for watching and commenting 👍
You the man. I am using project solar. Should have watched all ur videos earlier i probably could have saved another 5-6k by doing permit and design myself. All good though. Your videos really help me prepare.
Much appreciated! Let me know if you have any questions. I am trying something a little new with my shorts now. Answering frequently asked questions. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Tax credit rolls over to the next years
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻