Hello!
My name is Michael, and I have recently gotten into DIY solar - electricity is expensive here in Califronia, and the sun is plentiful. I've just recently saved enough to purchase and start installing an 8kW system on the roof of my home. I also have plans to build a "squaredrop" trailer with 800W solar on the roof which will help slowly (120V, 8A) charge my Bolt EV when we are out camping.
Anyway, I may be posting questions related to these items as time progresses. My plans are nearly through my city building plan check, just a couple hangups related to Rapid Shutdown labeling and properly grounding at the array (I failed to explicitly show the grounding on the plans, not that I wasn't aware of the requirement), so I expect to be starting installation soon.
I'm looking forward to interacting on here, so much good data and ideas being shared. Thanks in advance for the help. I hope I can share my experience to help others.
Michael
My name is Michael, and I have recently gotten into DIY solar - electricity is expensive here in Califronia, and the sun is plentiful. I've just recently saved enough to purchase and start installing an 8kW system on the roof of my home. I also have plans to build a "squaredrop" trailer with 800W solar on the roof which will help slowly (120V, 8A) charge my Bolt EV when we are out camping.
Anyway, I may be posting questions related to these items as time progresses. My plans are nearly through my city building plan check, just a couple hangups related to Rapid Shutdown labeling and properly grounding at the array (I failed to explicitly show the grounding on the plans, not that I wasn't aware of the requirement), so I expect to be starting installation soon.
I'm looking forward to interacting on here, so much good data and ideas being shared. Thanks in advance for the help. I hope I can share my experience to help others.
Michael