DIY Solar System

If you’ve ever dreamt of harnessing clean, renewable energy while lowering your bills, a DIY solar installation may be just the thing for you. Imagine being able to DIY solar panels with your own two hands and a few basic tools, and instantly save your wallet a fortune.

Our DIY solar guide covers everything you need to know about DIY solar, from planning to maintaining after it's installed. You'll also get an in-depth look at each component of your solar system - the solar panels, solar controller, inverter, batteries and more.

About Solar Energy

Solar energy is becoming more affordable due to technological advances and market expansion. Today several regions are proposing solar tax breaks, subsidies, and loans to help make it easier for people to get solar systems. DIY a solar system to pay for yourself faster!

Learn what solar energy is

Learn how solar panels work

Some common solar energy terms

Find out if solar is right for you

How long does a solar system take to pay for itself?

Calculate Your Solar Payback Period

Estimate your potential system cost and energy savings

Find out about solar tax credits in your state

Explore the different types of solar leasing

Benefit from solar savings with solar financing

Planning and Design

The first step to making sure your DIY solar project runs smoothly is planning! Understanding the basic principles of design will help you maximise the efficiency of your solar system build.

on-grid vs off-grid vs hybrid solar system

Determine the type of solar system for your needs

Household and RV Energy consumption Survey

Understand the energy consumption patterns and data of people in their motorhomes and homes.

Calculate the power consumption of equipment

Choice the right size solar system for your energy needs

Solar system performance and energy yield are affected by sunshine duration

Find the ideal angle for mounting solar panels

What you need to prepare for a solar permit

Understanding solar system components and workflow, power system design

Store energy from solar panels DIY

Understanding the factors that affect the efficiency of solar power systems.

Components

Understanding the key components of a solar system is essential to building a reliable system.

Solar Panel

Explore the working process of solar panels

Types of solar panels: Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline

Solar panel power generation efficiency

How many solar panels do you need

Guide to choosing the best solar panel

Solar Controller

What does a controller do in a solar system?

Should I get a PWM or MPPT charge controller?

Solar controller buying guide

Inverter

Off-grid inverters, Grid-grid inverters and Hybrid inverters

Micro Inverter vs String Inverter

Difference between PSW Inverter and MSW Inverter

Best off-grid inverter buying guide

Battery

Lithium Batteries vs Lead Acid

What size solar panel do I need?

Best Lithium battery buying guide

How to add backup batteries to a grid-tied solar system?

Brackets, Cable, Junction Boxes

Ground Mount vs Roof Mount: Which is better?

Choose the best solar panel racking system

DIY Solar Kits

Installation

Installing DIY solar panels can be a big job, so following installation best practices is essential. A well-installed system can add up to 4% to the value of your home.

DIY Solar Installation

A Step-by-Step Guide

Different uses of solar energy in everyday life

Off-grid cabin set up

Guide to boat solar power

Overland solar setup

Guide to off-grid caravan

Monitoring and Maintenance

Regularly maintain your solar system and set up monitoring to ensure the solar system is running at peak performance. This will allow you to identify problems and resolve them immediately, avoiding unnecessary costs!

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