Do you have any specs on them?I have access to free solar panels, is it worth it to build a residential system around them? Panels are manufactured by BYD (BYD300P6C-36).
Do you have any specs on them?
Watts / VDC / Physical Size?
Building codes may not be as much an issue as any requirements of your utility for grid tie. The mounting hardware is pretty generic for most panels. Electical connections would depend on the type of inverter used. MC4 connectors are the most recent type of connector and that may be a clue as to their origin and age.Some of the questions are do they meet resedential building codes and will I be able to find electrial hardware to install (like to they need special headers to connect into a system.
20 - 30% saving on a system is a good dealPanels are typically a small portion of the system. "Free" panels are likely only going to save you ~20-30% of the cost of a DIY installation.
20 - 30% saving on a system is a good deal
I guess that is the root of the question "is it worth it" in looking for advice. Even though it may only be 20-30% in a 20 panel system that is still a chunk of money. That said, I would rather do it right the first time around. As I said earlier I do not know any thing about solar systems so I guess I just don't want to start off on the wrong foot.Panels are typically a small portion of the system. "Free" panels are likely only going to save you ~20-30% of the cost of a DIY installation.
I have intended to put a system in, just hadn't floated up to the top of the list yet.But it's not a good deal if you weren't going to spend the 100% already.
I have put put solar panels on four homes in the past ten years. I drive two EVs and it was definitely worth it even though I sold two of those homes.I guess that is the root of the question "is it worth it" in looking for advice.