Install Your Own Solar Panels: Designing and Installing a Photovoltaic System to Power Your Home

Labor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran solar installer Joseph Burdick and seasoned builder Philip Schmidt teach you how to determine the size, placement, and type of installation you'll need. This comprehensive DIY guide covers everything from assembling rooftop racking or building a ground-mount structure to setting up the electrical connections and making a battery bank for off-grid systems.

Author: Joseph Burdick, Philip Schmidt
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 06/27/2017
Pages: 200
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781612128252
ISBN10: 1612128254
BISAC Categories:
- House & Home | Do-It-Yourself | Electrical
- Technology & Engineering | Power Resources | Alternative & Renewable
- House & Home | Sustainable Living