Can I install solar panels myself?

You can easily install solar panels yourself, run cabling, hook up batteries, set up power inverters, install backup power sources and connect everything together. We know, we have done it ourselves and helped hundreds of other DIYers with their own solar energy systems! The resources below should help get you started.

Do you own solar panels?

You OWN the solar panels. Under these schemes, you pay for solar panels over a fixed period, say 20 years. There are no upfront costs, and instead you pay a monthly fee, which usually covers the solar panel and battery installation, repairs and maintenance.

How do I go solar without upfront costs?

There are three main ways to go solar without any upfront costs – solar loans, and solar leases or power purchase agreements, also known as PPAs. Solar energy systems are an expensive investment, which is why about 85% of all solar system installations are financed. The zero-down option with the most financial upside is a solar loan.

Is there a market for DIY solar power?

The market for DIY solar power has Planning your DIY solar system is key. You need to deliver adequate energy for your requirements without spending more than you need. You want the features and benefits of free renewable energy without blowing those savings on over-specifying your solar panels or buying too many batteries.

How do you install a solar panel?

There are so many methods and products to install panels. You can use brackets, special clamps, or even complete rail systems to install multiple panels. One thing is for sure, most of them are incredibly expensive! So we decided to install our panels using 2 x 4’s and a little DIY ingenuity.

How do I rent solar panels?

You RENT the solar panels for a fixed period by signing a roof lease agreement. If you rent or lease solar panels from a third party, you'll be required to sign a roof lease so that ownership of the solar panels doesn't pass to you once they're installed.