﻿ With the popularity of renewable energy and home renovation lots of people are interested in what it would take to go solar without hiring a specialty contractor. People choose to install their own solar for a lot of different reasons. For some they are handy, have the time and interest, and would like to save money by installing their solar system on their own. Other people like the full control and flexible timeline do-it-yourself offers. Sometimes DIY is the best option for unique projects, challenging locations, or for those who are working on their project in stages.





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Can I DIY Solar?



Though it is not for everyone, you CAN install a solar power kit yourself. In fact, since 2001 thousands of people inside and outside the US have successfully completed their own DIY solar project with some expert guidance from our DIY support team. While it does require general construction skills and a basic understanding of how electricity works, we can provide system designs and other more technical support so you too can be your own solar installer.





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DIY Doesn't Have to Mean All By Yourself

To best serve our clients’ needs, we provide free basic design service prior to product purchase, and basic installation and technical support with the purchase of a pre-designed or custom DIY solar kits. We also offer many “a la carte” services so you can get additional assistance as you need it. That way you can get the best prices on your equipment and choose any or all of the value-added services you want, while still saving money by installing your solar yourself.





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What do I need?

Equipment – this is more than just a few panels and some wiring. In your DIY solar power kit you will need (at least) an inverter or micro inverters and solar panel mounting materials, as well as your solar panels. There will also be additional items that are often cheaper to purchase locally, like general electrical supplies, and safety equipment.





You will also need to contact your local building and electrical authorities to determine what kind of permits will be needed, and if you're on the grid, your electrical utility to determine how to get your solar installation approved for interconnection with their system.





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