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Where do you live? Are you allowed to ''do your own grid tie install?'' Where do you intend to install your system..... for example, on a roof....back yard?
I have an outdated bucket of useless credentials such as my old journeyman & master electrician licenses plus an expired construction license but put that aside for now. BAck in March I had the same idea as the one you display, install my own system. I even discussed the situation with both my town's building and electrical inspectors ..............they led me to believe I could get permits. I even chased down a structural engineer who would stamp my drawings........for $500 of course.
Heck, I even had in mind huge panels rated at 450W, not decided if I would go with an AC or DC system at that time. After awhile I saw a system being installed by SunRun nearby and noticed first, geess..........those friggen panels are huge while I watch some young guy grab one, tuck it under his arm and climb a ladder to the 2nd floor's roof where another guy grabbed it. And then I learned those ''huge'' panels were only 350W!!! What if I managed to get halfway up my second floor roof with nobody to take it from me but just maybe a strong wind might? I even tried to hire some of those guys to do my installation, got nowhere.
So I ended up contracting with a local solar company to install 28 400W panels using IQ8A inverters. Had I decided to go ahead anyway on my own, the thing I overlooked was our power company, Eversource here in Massachusetts. Even if the local inspectors would have given me permits, noway would Eversource allowed a grid connection without a licensed electrician doing the work. And no way have I any intentions to revive my old licenses.
My system is installed with a final town inspection (electrical) schedule for this coming Tuesday and then I have to wait for Eversource to make the grid tie. And NO, I do NOT recommend going with leased or PPA panels. Just my humble opinion.
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I would try https://projectsolar.com/ . You pick if you want to DIY or have them install it.!
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Thank you all for the suggestions and warnings. I'll take a look a these sources.Leave a comment:
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Alt E store in Mass have treated me well in the past, they may not be cheapest but usually competitive. Arizona Wind and Sun also have treated me well and their forum is run well. The big caveat is that shipping large objects like racking and panels is expensive and damage prone. Its worth taking a trailer to the companies warehouse to haul things home than trusting LTL trucking. Picking up equipment also filters out the firms that are just buying products from other firms and drop shipping it.
I agree Sun Electric is not newby friendly for most. They do have deals but you need to understand exactly what they are offering. They on occasion have their own Sun brand products which is usually manufacturer overstock and scrap that Sun labels as their own.Leave a comment:
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SunElec is a discount outfit that caters to overseas clients mostly. A lot of their product is not UL listed or is seconds. Just be careful.
Also would recommend Renvu.comLeave a comment:
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I recommend that you contact Sun Electronics of Miami Gardens, FL
I bought from them, and I got a really good deal.Leave a comment:
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Source for DIY Residential Components?
I've been researching systems and am ready to put my plans together and buy the components. I am looking for a good source to purchase from for a residential grid tie system. I was trying to work with Solar Biz and was able to get a consultation phone call which was great but they have been unresponsive for months. I just need a quote so I can get the components I'm using on my plans to submit for the city...
I'm not in anyway discrediting Solar Biz as I know they have a good history, I think they are just super busy like most companies probably are right now.
Does anyone have a good supplier that is responsive?
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