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Backyard Solar Project
Приєднався 16 чер 2024
Upgrading from 200W to 300W solar panels in the simple backyard system
This video is a quick overview of some new 300 watt panels for the simple backyard DIY solar panel system. I compare the existing 200 watt panels to the new 300 watt panels and review how well the 300W panels mount to the existing structure, and ideas for expansion. There's also a handy image of transporting solar panels inside a Subaru Crosstrek.
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Rooftop Ground Mount Solar Panel System (for fun!)
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One Call of Duty Warzone Strategy that I often use is to land on a rooftop and hide behind something. Quite often, its solar panels. In this fun little video, we go on a tour of what looks like a thousand watt (1000 watt) rooftop ground mount solar panel array. We'll try to determine at how the panels are wired together (Series vs Parallel), examine how they are integrated into the home, and ex...
Choosing a Location for Backyard Solar Panels
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This video covers some basic concepts around choosing a location for solar panels. More importantly, it goes into my experience in choosing a backyard location for the simple solar panel system. Some ideas covered in the backyard solar panel location video include avoiding shade and shadows, minimizing wire runs, minimizing distance from the home, designing a backyard solar panel mount for easy...
Choosing a Solar Generator for Maximum Runtime
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In this video, I go through testing of three different Solar Generator combinations to determine which one will run my refrigerator the longest. I also compare how efficient each solar generator is in providing power to a small AC load. This video is helpful for anyone wanting to run an average load of 40 to 100 watts in the event of a power outage. It should be helpful in choosing a solar gene...
Simple 800 watt Backyard Solar Panel System
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Here's a quick overview of my simple, 800 watt DIY solar panel system. In this video, I walk you through the backyard installation, solar panel mount, wiring into the home, and the inverter and battery backup system. I also cover how much money it can save on electricity and the peace of mind that comes from having a backup power source in the event of a power outage. The solar panels are Spart...