TheDan
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Jinko, assembled here in Florida. Seem pretty solid but we'll see how they produce once they're online.Good looking panels , what brand are they ?
Any tips how you got through permitting?Jinko, assembled here in Florida.
I had all of my components picked out and a rough 3-wire plan I was working off but after looking into how long it would take to put together a permit package AND pay for PE stamps versus just using an online service for the entire package it wasn't worth the $250 in savings.Any tips how you got through permitting?
Yeah they make me get PE and wind load calculation around here.I had all of my components picked out and a rough 3-wire plan I was working off but after looking into how long it would take to put together a permit package AND pay for PE stamps versus just using an online service for the entire package it wasn't worth the $250 in savings.
Ended up using these guys from CA but they can get PE stamps anywhere I think: https://solarpermitservices.com/our-services/ -$550 with PE stamp for the 3-wire.
If your county or municipality require PE stamps you are stuck paying for the plans anyway and most PEs from what I've seen will not readily stamp a DIY/amateurs design as they take liability.
I'll check them outI had all of my components picked out and a rough 3-wire plan I was working off but after looking into how long it would take to put together a permit package AND pay for PE stamps versus just using an online service for the entire package it wasn't worth the $250 in savings.
Ended up using these guys from CA but they can get PE stamps anywhere I think: https://solarpermitservices.com/our-services/ -$550 with PE stamp
Same here, I have the load and uplift calc in the plans BUT did not get a PE stamp and hope the inspector will let it pass. Worst case is I have to shell out another $300 for another stamp...Yeah they make me get PE and wind load calculation around here.
I'm on agriculture zoned land and can literally build a 50x50 barn without needing a drawing or calculation, but for bolting a panel to a roof I need 2 engineers involved
What is your inverter setup?I have finally purchased everything for my build, pulled the permits, got HOA approval, and most importantly nailed down my costs! ROI of just over 3 years.
32 of these beauties will decorate my roof!
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The rails are on their way and should be here this week and we can finally get started.
Just like we're seeing everything skyrocket in pricenice ROI will probly become alot quicker due to push for electric vehicles and the price of electricity is to skyrocket with the grid being stressed alot more.
I know it's late but here is what it looks like so farI would also be interested to hear about your inverter setup. I'm currently looking at putting together the same size system.