This is video 1 of 3 of an off-grid installation we did up in the North Georgia Mountains. In this video, the installation starts from the *very* beginning: from assessing parts, to installing the control panel, charge controller, inverter and batteries. Then, we install the racking and most of the panels. For the rest of the installation, be sure to see videos 2 and 3 in this series. The home is a passive solar house. It’s roof line is sloped and the rear is close to the ground. (This is why wildlife is able to get on the roof – namely a family of bears that live near by.) You won’t see the main house in these videos, only the roof and utility room b/c the construction of the home was in the process of being finished as we did the installation. Enjoy! Later, we will be installing a wind turbine on this same property. Once this is complete, we’ll post that video, too. www.CreativeSolarUSA.com If you have questions, please go to our web site and contact us through there. Thank you. =======================================
Well I got four panels installed so that leaves 16 more to go. I got a great tip from FUBARPROTOCOL about a much better mounting method consisting of galvanized rails called unistrut – he shot a video of his install and it’s very good. I’m going to take the remaining lumber back to Home Depot and get those unistrut rails instead. They come in galvanized steel so will never rust and are totally maintenance free. Definitely the way to go, I’ve posted a link to his video below. God bless you all.
Began installation of 2KW solar panels made up of 20 DuPont 100 watt solar panels. I’m using common hardware found in your local hardwalre store such as: 1- Pressure treated 2x4x8 feet 2 -Pressure treated 2x12x8 fee 3 – 1/4 inch by 4 inch and 4.5 inch lag bolts 4 – 1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inch washers 5 – 2 inch corner braces 6 – 2-1/4 inch outdoor screws I will follow up with short detail video of the actual components and exactly what each is for.