DIY Home Solar Installation: From Roof to Grid

This detailed account chronicles a homeowner's DIY journey installing a home solar power system. The process covered a new roof installation (~$20k), maneuvering 300-pound batteries (emphasizing safety and following instructions), connecting the inverter and solar panels (using Ironridge mounting and Tigo optimizers), and finally, grid interconnection (resolving voltage issues and obtaining PTO). The author encountered and documented several challenges, including material mishaps and wiring oversights, providing solutions and valuable lessons learned. The system ultimately went live, achieving net-zero energy consumption with excess energy exported to the grid, significantly reducing electricity bills.