How to Choose SOLAR Wisely and Avoid Costly Mistakes
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- If you're serious about getting solar, in this video, I'll take you through the major system components you'll be needing, together with a couple of optional ones, and provide some tips on how to find a good installer.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:29 Is your home suitable?
5:05 Solar array sizing
8:29 Solar panels
11:38 Types of inverter
15:38 String inverter sizes
18:19 Battery
22:30 Solar diverter
23:11 EV charger
23:37 Choosing an installer
Corrections:
12:48 This turns out to be a myth - check out my shading video: • Solar Panel Shading (P...
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* NOTES SINCE PUBLICATION *
1. In the video I make reference to MCS, a certification scheme, normally required by energy providers before they can provide certain services like paid export. There are now other similar schemes, including FlexOrb that energy providers are accepting as well. Competition in this area is good as it will help keep the pricing of these schemes down.
2. Also in the video, I talk about the effect of shading on a single panel affecting all the other panels. In actual fact, it depends of the type of shading. If the shading is hard (for example, from a chimney or another building) then the panel is able to protect itself (via bypass diodes) without affecting any the other panels in the string. If the shading is diffuse or limited (for example, a TV antenna or cable) then this could well affect the other panels because that kind of shading is not sufficient to activate the bypass diodes in that panel. See this video for a more complete explanation: ua-cam.com/video/9GvhDhCSJgo/v-deo.html
Thanks for the clarification. Can I suggest you pin this comment to the top?
One of the companies I priced for Solar panels was $65,000 for my home, It would take me 36 years to pay for that at the cost of what I pay for my light bill now.
@docbrown6550 most states have rebates and SRECs available to reduce that burden. Most of my analysis came back at a 5 year pay for itself cost.
@@AnthonyAlvarado78 My light bill is around $100 a month, at a cost of $65,000, it is not feasible in any form or fashion to buy solar. Our state does not help that much to make enough of a difference. It would actually take me more than 36 years to pay that off, at the cost of what I'm paying now for my light bill.
That's not true anymore. Modern technology limits it to the one panel
Finding the videos fascinating. Thanks Gary.
My pleasure, John. It’s a lot of work but feedback like this helps me keep going 😀
Informative! Thanks for sharing.
Great to hear it was helpful to you 😀👍🏻
Such a helpful video Gary - thank you!
My pleasure, Lee - really happy to hear it’s helped you out 😀 Good luck with your solar journey 👍🏻
Thanks Gary, these two videos were exactly what I needed.
That's so great to hear, Lee! Cheers :-)
Supremely clear and comprehensive. Thank you indeed!!
Really great feedback - thank you! I’ll keep the videos coming… 😀👍🏻
Thank You for the class very appreciated
My pleasure - hope it's useful to you! :-)
Thanks for this wonderful video.
You're most welcome, Mangani - great to hear it was useful to you! :-)
Excellent information, thank you
My pleasure, Wayne 😀 Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍🏻
Your explanation is very clear! Thank you!
Thanks Edward - great to hear! :-)
Brilliant video, very well delivered.
Many thanks! Great to get feedback like this 😀
These videos are outstanding! Many thanks
Hi Mike, that’s high praise - thank you! 🙏 I’ll keep the videos coming…
Many thanks Gary, very informative and useful.
Thanks very much, John - great to hear! :-)
Absolutely brilliant, thank you!
You’re very welcome, Stephanie! 😀
Your videos are amazing! I love the practical, understandable advice.
Thank you for the very kind words, Jason 😀👍🏻
Very informative and interesting. Well produced and presented. Thank you.
Thank you :-) it's great to get feedback like this. Next video in the series coming in a week or so!
Very easy to understand and detailed video.
That's very kind of you to say George - thank you! :-)
Another superb video. Thank you Gary. Very sage advice!
Thanks Andrew - that’s great to hear! Next video (on Octopus Flux) dropping soon… 👍🏻😀
Excellent, just what I needed to learn, thank you!
My pleasure, Chris! :-)
Thank you so much for your awesome video 😊
Really happy your enjoyed! Cheers :-)
Actually good, covered a lot of issues. Thanks for posting
No problem - very happy to have helped you out 👍🏻
Really clear vid mate … nice one
thanks Jason :-)
Thanks for the very clear explanation of various solar PV installations. You have shown me exactly what I have been looking for. Excellent.
Thanks Peter - glad to be of service! 😀
👏 👏 👏 great stuff Gary...excellent video
Thank you! :-)
Very detailed and super useful👍👍
Thanks Nigel :-) And great to hear!
Thank you Gary. An excellent video for anyone new to solar
You’re very kind, Derek - thank you! 🙏
Very useful information. Thanks for sharing, Gary
My pleasure! Thanks for watching :-)
This is awesome. So much information that no one else seems to know/share on their channels!
Thank you - that means a lot to me!
Very informative thank you!
Thanks Arpad - great to get feedback like this! :-)
Thanks for this video and especially the calculator link! Very helpful.
My pleasure, Bruce - thanks for watching! :-)
Glad I found your channel. Such great information and so well explained. Thank you !
Many thanks, David! So great to get feedback like this :-)
Thank you so much for explaining this complicated subject in a clear and concise way.
Many thanks - it was my pleasure! 😀👍🏻
Absolutely EXCELLENT detailed information. 👌
Thanks Tayari - great to hear! :-)
Great video Gary! Great to see you are still explaining complex things in a straight forward way! I've been on the solar journey for 2 years now and still learning!
Hey Mark! You found me on UA-cam! Who'd have thought, eh? :-) Thanks for the kind words - great to hear I can still do it!
I'll text you early next week if that's ok. Would love to catch up with you :-)
Really helpful and timely briefing. Good job!,
You’re very welcome, Andrew 👍🏻 😀
Magnificent video. Excellent explanation.
That's very kind of you to say - thank you! :-)
Thanks I learned a lot. Nice clear presentation. Well done
Thanks Stephen 😀 next video should be up tomorrow 👍🏻
Fantastic Gary - made loads of notes from your presentation, ready to seek out some quotes - Thanks
Great stuff - sounds like you’re set! Good luck with your journey and I hope you’re able to secure a fantastic setup. Please do let me know it you get on 👍🏻
Superb video. Informative and very helpful. Thank you.
Hi Clyde, thank you for the kind words! Very much appreciated 😀
Thanks, great video.
You’re very welcome! 🙏😀
Excellent video. Very informative. I did not realise there was so much to consider.
Thanks, Antony - great to hear the video was useful to you. Yeah, the deeper you research, the more there is to learn! Luckily, it's not rocket science though, so everyone can what they need to on the tech :-)
The best material about solar panels in UA-cam. Very informative. Thanks Gary
Thanks very much for the great feedback. I'll keep the videos coming :-)
thanks Gary , well done.
Cheers William - thanks for taking the time to watch :-)
Ive watched dozens of solar videos and this is the best one I have seen. Thank you so much ;)
That's amazing feedback, Robbie - thank you!
Great Video! Thank you
You’re very welcome! 😀👍🏻
Top quality video, thank you for this one, Gary.
You’re most welcome - thanks for the great feedback!
Great info. Thanks.
You’re very welcome 😊
Awesome!!! Thank you Gary
You’re most welcome! 😀👍🏻
very useful info. Thanks.
Many thanks, Alex 😀
Another really helpful video. Thanks for taking the time to give us such useful information.
You’re most welcome, Charlotte. I’m really happy to hear that you’re getting a lot from the videos 😀 I’ll keep them coming!
Fantastic content & presentation ... Engage, Inform, Inspire. Well done 🙏
Many thanks, Nic. UA-cam is a brilliant place for that sort of thing (on just about any topic) so I’m just doing my bit, really 😀👍🏻
Excellent. Thank you
My pleasure - thanks for taking the time to watch :-)
Excellent very clear to understand. I will go through all of videos, thanks
Thank you, and much appreciated. I’ve got a new video coming out in a week or two. Cheers, Gary
Informative well produced thanks
Thank you very much, Sujoy!
Hi Gary - Amazing video. Very clear, precise and informative. Helps with decision making.
Thank you. It’s great to get feedback like this 👍🏻😀
Hi Gary! Great explanation and tips even for someone that has already invested on solar panels. Looking for more videos
Thanks Yolanda - since starting my UA-cam journey, I’ve discovered that making videos like this take quite a lot of effort, so it’s great to get feedback like this. I hope you’re getting on well with your solar setup. I’m hoping to be live with my own setup very soon 👍🏻
Thanks Gary, comprehensive I am sharing already 👍👌
My pleasure, Richard - and thanks for sharing it! :-)
Great content for newbies like myself. Keep up the good work Gary 👍 Subscribed.
Thanks Darren - will do! Next video on the UK National Grid and revenue opportunities for home solar/battery owners dropping soon!
Thank you for this awesome video
You’re very welcome 👍🏻😀
superb attention to detail Gary and another very well explained video, thank you!
Hi David, thanks very kind of you to say - I do pride myself on being detailed :-)
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Gary. This is highly useful information for me!
You’re very welcome - so glad to have been able to help you out 😀👍🏻
Thank you. Very insightful indeed.
You’re welcome, Eric 👍🏻 I’ll keep the videos coming…
Excellent explanation, answered questions that other videos left me scratching my head!
Thanks Dave - that’s so great to hear 😀👍🏻
A little correction, microinverters should not be the more expensive option, it should be the same as a system that use optimizers, let says is buy a 10kw String inverter for £2.000 (SolarEdge) and you install 27 panels (370w each) for a 9,9kW system array, when you divide 2.000/27= $75, then an optimizer will cost you around $60 (or more) each, the total is around £135+ per panel, which is very similar to a microinverter like Enphase IQ7A, £160 each (and now cheaper with the new IQ8 series).
This is just an example, the String Inverter + Optimizers is more expensive when you install a smaller array system, because a 5kW won't cost you half price of a 10kW S. Inverter, so the cost per panel is a little higher, and keep in mind when you use that setup, you have 3 points of failure (panel/optimizer/inverter), while with a microinverter you only have 2, besides Enphase provide a 25 years of warranty.
Hi Federico, thanks for the extra analysis. Great to see that microinverters fare better against other solutions than I thought :-)
Thank you Gary. The best YT video on the subject I've come across yet. You have a perfect voice for narration and your graphics are spot on. Keep it up. I have now subscribed and will be checking all your other vids.
Wow - that’s praise indeed! Thank you 🙏 😀 Next video just published 👍🏻
One of the best vids I've seen regarding solar ;) I've actually learned something even after watching similar vids for months
That is so great to hear, Vlad! Thank you 🙏 😀
Very good, simple content that almost anyone can follow. Well done
Thanks Marlon 🙏
Excellent content and presentation 👍👍👍
Thank you, Andrew! Great to get this feedback ❤️😀
Gary This is most honest and informative video about solar you will ever get. Thanks
Hi Saber, thanks very much! That’s praise indeed 😀👍🏻
Very insightful video full of valuable guidance. A must watch for everyone. Well done in the creating high quality content Gary
That's such great feedback to hear - many thanks! :-)
Professor Gary! A really valuable video, your delivery is excellent. Thank you.
Thanks and you’re most welcome! 😀😀😀
Very impressive video Gary! Thanks.
You’re most welcome! 😀👍🏻
@@GaryDoesSolar Any chance of a video for people with solar that are thinking about adding a battery and controller? It's a minefield.
You're not wrong there! I'dd add to my list. Next two videos are about how much you can save (including payback period) then how you can also make money (and help the National Grid). Crikey, I'm starting to build a pipeline here!
Pretty good video. Explained everything well. Thanks a lot
Hi Aaron, thanks for the great feedback! :-)
Excellent video - thank you so much.
My pleasure, Colin - I’ll keep them coming! :-)
Clear-headed, logical with no axe to grind. Thank you, Gary
Thanks Chris 👍🏻 yeah, there are too many Solar videos out there that are highly biased. I’ll continue to keep things neutral, especially with an upcoming video on panel shading! 😳
Great video thanks
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy other videos I've made as well :-)
Incredibly helpful and interesting !
New subscriber !
Many thanks 😊 more videos coming!
Superb vid. Very useful, thanks.
Thanks very much, Yim - great to hear!
great and informative video i learned a great deal thank you
Thanks you, Green. My pleasure 👍🏻
very informative video thanks i can now make informed decisions about solar
Great stuff 👍🏻 😀
Excellent, thank you for the video, I thought it was very informative.
You're very welcome, and thanks for taking the time to let me know! :-)
Great video, thanks, very easy to understand how it all works.
Thanks Roy - you're most welcome!
The most informative, clear and succinct video on Solar power I have seen. Well done Gary.
Thanks very much for this great feedback! :-)
Cracking video Gary. You've explained this so clearly. Now I know what to ask when the solar guy comes around next week.
Thanks Paul - I'm very glad to help you out :-)
Another informative video, thanks Gary…
Thanks Mark, glad you liked - this one was even harder than the last one to make. The post-production took hours and hours, but I got thereI I really need to get a better camera for the next video though - I look fuzzy :-)
Gary, I've been looking for a vid that brings together all of the key points, this is it. Comprehensive and with appropriate level of detail I have all of the building blocks to enable me to give my solar project the green light.
Many thanks
That's great news, David! Very happy to have helped you out on your solar journey :-)
Brilliant videos Gary. Really informative and helping me make an informed choice. Can't wait for the next video. Thanks Mike
It took quite a few hours to put it all together (really, rally hard work) but comments like this make it all worthwhile - thanks Mike! :-) All the best with your solar journey - I'd love to hear how you get on. My own journey is actually only just starting...
@@GaryDoesSolar your research is something I would of done and spent weeks and weeks doing, so really appreciated. Yes when I do go ahead I let you know 👍
A great video! It deals with many fundamental concepts that I could not find on other solar-power channels. Everything is relevant, it is well explained. Thank you!
That's really kind of you to say, Niko - thank you! Please spread the word :-)
Very thorough: Thank you.
Many thanks, Michael - really great to get feedback like this 😀
This is the best ‘introduction to Solar’ video I’ve seen by far. Thanks for all the useful info!
Thanks Marios - that's very kind of you to say :-)
Thank you Gary - I had no idea how much I needed to know.
Hi Aubury, it was my pleasure. I literally spent months trying to educate myself on solar, and now just want to save time for everybody else 👍🏻
Good summary and well worth watching for anyone to gain an understanding of the solar requirements initially - thank you Gary
Thanks very much for this feedback. This was my primary objective and so it’s great to hear that my efforts have been worthwhile ❤️👍🏻
Great informative vid, thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to comment - very much appreciated 👍🏻
Special thanks for this video - we are at the beginning of the process so getting some coaching and advice on system design and installers is timely.
You're very welcome, Rick - and all the best with your solar journey. I have other videos looking into the different aspects, which may be of help too :-)
I'm been doing a lot of research before taking the plunge. It's reassuring to have this information!
Thank you! And all the best in your solar journey! 😀👍🏻
Excellent guide in simple language, think we are on-track with our installer so far!
That’s great to hear, Mike! Thank you 🙏
Great video. Will watch again when I do the cost calculation.
Great stuff! My next video (out in a week or two) will cover cost calculations and the like
Very useful. Tnx
You’re welcome! 😀👍🏻
Hello Gary, Another well created, well presented video, Clear, simple and straight forward, well done Gary, thank you for sharing this detail, excellent work
Thanks Andrew - I really appreciate your comments. And I've started research on my next video... :-)
Thank you so useful information
My pleasure - glad you're getting something out of my videos :-)