💰The galvanized angle iron for the solar stand cost us $285 from a scrap yard.
☀️We installed 30 solar panels, each 300 watts, for a total of 9000 watts and a cost of $6570.
🔋We used 48-volt inverters, costing $8300, to convert the DC power from the panels into AC power for use.
⚡️We incorporated EMP Shield devices for surge and lightning protection, with a total cost of $627.
🏡Our shed serves as the powerhouse for our solar system, housing all the equipment and wiring needed.
Where did you source the galvanized angle iron for the solar stand?
—We purchased the galvanized angle iron from a scrap yard, costing $285.
How many solar panels did you install and what is their total wattage?
—We installed 30 solar panels, each 300 watts, for a total of 9000 watts.
What is the purpose of the combiner box and how much did it cost?
—The combiner box combines the output from multiple strings of solar panels into one, and it cost us $265.
What is the purpose of the bus bars in your system?
—The bus bars provide a central connection point for the electrical components and cost us $718 for a 1000-amp rating.
How did you protect your system from surges and lightning strikes?
—We integrated EMP Shield devices, costing $627, to provide surge and lightning protection for our system.
00:01Introduction to the total cost breakdown of our DIY solar system.
01:10Discussion of the galvanized angle iron used for the solar stand and its cost of $285.
02:51Explanation of the 30 solar panels installed, each 300 watts, for a total of 9000 watts at a cost of $6570.
09:07Overview of the inverters used to convert DC power to AC power, costing $8300 for a 48-volt system.
11:04Discussion of the EMP Shield devices installed for surge and lightning protection, costing $627.
13:24Explanation of the purpose and cost of the bus bars used in the system.
14:23Review of the main panel, conduit, and other components used in the system.
15:31Conclusion and recap of the total cost breakdown of our DIY solar system.
