Our focus is on all low cost methods for establishing your solar panel system. This includes information on low cost, commercial UL Listed panels while also focusing on DIY installation of your system. We are continuing to add posts that show how you can do your own installation of the panels you purchased. Now, having said that, installation still has to be of acceptable quality since your work w
ill be inspected by your city. And some of the wiring and certain services will require a professional contractor in order to meet code. So, if you just follow the rules and pay attention to quality, installation can be a very satisfying task for the DIY'er. Plan to have a whole lot of fun while saving money at the same time! Vince Deegan
P.S. Is there no reason anymore to make your own panel? Not necessarily. You may have come across a situation where you can get solar cells and related materials at lower than normal prices where making the panel might still be considerably cheaper. However, your applications would probably have to be in locations away from your home (for insurance reasons) and be totally off-grid (using batteries), like a shed, or barn, or some remote area where homeowner insurance and tax breaks won't be used.
