Do-It-Your-Way Solar Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Pros, Cons, and Costs
- Pros and Cons of Solar
- Are Solar Panels Worth It?
- Solar Panel Cost Calculator
- Solar Panels ROI
- Federal Solar Tax Credit
- State Solar Incentives
- Solar Lease Guide
- Should You Lease Solar?
- Solar Financing
- Planning
- Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value?
- Community Solar
- Sun Hours Map
- Solar Electrical Requirements
- Solar Permitting
- Net Metering Guide
- DIY or Contractor Install
- System Design
- Grid-Tied vs. Off-Grid
- How to Size Your Solar System
- Solar Panel Efficiency
- 60 Cell vs. 72 Cell Solar Panels
- Monocrystalline vs. Polycrystalline Solar Panels
- Best Solar Panels
- Microinverters vs. String Inverters
- Best Grid-Tied Inverters
- Ground Mount vs. Roof Mount Racking
- Best Solar Panel Mounts
- Lead-Acid vs. Lithium Batteries
- Best Solar Batteries
- Battery Backup for Grid-Tied
- Installation
- Step-by-Step DIY Solar Installation
- Part 1: Planning & Safety
- Part 2: Wiring & Electrical
- Part 3: Mounting Your Panels
- Part 4: Battery Installation
- Off-Grid Solar Commissioning
- Monitoring & Maintenance
- Best Solar Panel Monitoring
- Solar Panel Maintenance Cleaning
Do-It-Your-Way Solar Guide
When you choose DIY solar, you’re taking control of your solar project. While a DIY solar system involves some extra effort, you can act as your own project manager and save thousands when setting up your solar panels. You can build it yourself, hire local laborers to help, or do a mix of both.
Regardless of which approach you choose, our Do-It-Your-Way Solar Guide will help you learn everything you need to know about DIY solar panels, including planning, system design, set up, and more. And, you can sign up for our FREE DIY Solar Workshop when you’re ready to get started.

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