How to Install Solar Panels

[ANDREASRIAL]

Hello "kc7ekk", how much is the investment in the solar installation kit? I will thank you for your response and have agreat time with your family.

[violinist881]

how long can these last? or is it for life:P

[subhankar5584]

This is a nice video.

It will take you 10 Years - to pay back on Solar Panels

If you want to short this time to 1-2 Years

There is a website that explain how to Build your own Solar Panels

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[kc7ekk]

@subhankar5584 Home-made are fine for a small installation and makes for a great weekend project if you have all the materials already at hand.

For a large 2KW+, whole-house installation, it quickly gets impractical / expensive. I don't want to sacrifice aesthetics, convince and luxury.

I'm all for building things myself but I don't care for climbing on a snow covered roof to remove/repair a defective home-made panel.

How do you build a grid tied inverter?

[85badboy]

panels is no on the middle, right side see brackets, rail no cut. no to good. and why is space betwin 1and second line?

[kc7ekk]

@85badboy The space between rows is for accessibility and easy maintenance. The sun doesn't care about panel spacing. The extra rail lengths were cut-off at a later date.

[TheEcoClimber]

Thx 4 posting. I love your daughter helping. We just did a 10kW in England and my 9 yr son was really up for helping - mad nutter was carrying the 20kg panels....

[paulgem123]

Great video. Thanks for making it. I'm taking a PV design and install class soon and your video helps me.

[yadac123]

I have a question. I see that you DIY. Does the tax credit restrict you on where to acquire the system?

[kc7ekk]

@yadac123 No it doesn't. You just have to fill out extra paperwork and make sure you get the proper permits before hand.

[yadac123]

@kc7ekk Thanks for the reply buddy! Where did you get your racking system? what's the name?

[kc7ekk]

@yadac123 Unirack.

[yclubbermga]

awesome video.

[delusion215]

How hard is it to do installation? Did contractor have to do the inside of the house portion?

[kc7ekk]

@delusion215 I did all the inside work as well (including tie into the breaker box). I just had to get a building permit and have the county inspector check off all my work.

[MarkadeeClarkadee]

john you have to be the coolest guy in the world! =]

[kc7ekk]

@MarkadeeClarkadee Thanks Mark but I know you are only saying that because it's true ;)

[MarkadeeClarkadee]

john you have to be the coolest guy in the world!

[gurung71]

cost of the project please?

[kc7ekk]

@gurung71 $22k up front cost. After rebates and tax credits about $13K. Or $2.09/watt. 

[yadac123]

@gurung71 it really depends. If you hire a build to install the system for you, it will cost a shet load. But if you DIY you can really save alot. The cheapest sold panel I found online come down to $1.19 a watt and plus the cost of the inverter. :)

[Rodzill]

how much do solar panels cost?

[kc7ekk]

@Rodzill After rebates and tax credits mine cost me about $2.09/watt.

[SCUBONZIES]

I WANT TO DO THIS WHEN I MOVE UP STATE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW