We want to introduce you to Allan Rybicki. He installed his very own Grid-tied Ground Mount System in Massachusetts. Let’s check out his solar journey! “I had a construction license and electric license before my installation. Just my wife, son, grandson, and I completed the project. The entire installation took 16 days: 2 days to … Continued
Meet Ryan Wolosyn, who installed his own Ground Mount System in Wisconsin!: “I have lots of DIY experience. I helped on a few solar installs but was excited to do my own. If you want it done right, do it yourself! The most difficult part was the NEC 120% rule. Since I wired my 10kW … Continued
We’re proud to introduce Alex Wagner-Jauregg, who installed his Grid-tied System in California. Let’s check out his DIY installation!: “I run a failure analysis testing lab, so I have considerable experience building electromechanical test fixtures. I have also done a fair amount of home carpentry, which helped with finding rafters. My two biggest challenges were … Continued
Here is Jim Cannaliato and his Grid-tied system with Battery Backup!: “I am a software engineer by trade, and I’ve done robots and other electronic projects as hobbies. I’m also reasonably handy but not a professional. I put solar on my travel trailer, so the home solar project was larger and more complex. My roof … Continued
Check out Dan Rupert’s DIY solar installation in northern NY!: “I’ve done numerous DIY projects, such as room additions, wiring, plumbing, etc. This project is an off-grid cabin – a combination hunting cabin and eventual retirement home for my brother. The most challenging part of the installation was the power center and batteries. They were … Continued
Check out Jack Frederick’s DIY Grid-Tied project in California!: “I was a solar contractor in the late ’70s. It was all thermal in those days. At 72 years old and with a great deal of roof work experience, I had 84 roof penetrations to do on an 8/12 pitch. I did the entire Ironridge system, … Continued
Let’s check out Frank Kislan’s Grid-tied Ground Mount installation in Alaska!: “My wife and I installed three other solar systems. Two were at our home in Alaska (ground-mounted at 59 degrees) and one at our vacation home (roof-mounted on Spanish tile) in Arizona. I am a retired professional engineer with 30+ years in the construction … Continued
Take a look at Michael Spencer’s impressive Grid-tied Tracking Ground Mount in Texas!: “I had general DIY experience, with a degree in mechanical engineering. I spent many hours searching online for suppliers that had the kit I was looking for. There were a few other supplies, but not with exactly the kit I wanted. I … Continued
Check out Michael Callen’s Grid-Tied project in Idaho!: “I have been a contractor in Idaho performing remodels and maintenance on facilities from plumbing and roofing to whole interior redesigns. I have also added garages starting from footing to finishing work. The most difficult part of the install was creating the permit package. I was lucky … Continued
Our February Install of the Month winner is Jonathan K.! Jonathan wasn’t planning on going solar when he set out to replace his roof. But after receiving bids of $15k for a new shingle roof, he started to wonder how much he could save by doing the work himself. After a bit of research, he … Continued