DIY 9kW Grid Tie Ground Based Home Solar Panel System Installation

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This is the process I went through, from unboxing materials, to full assembly, explanation, install and operation of a ground based DIY solar panel system for my residential home. Find More information for this project and others on my website: https://projectswithdave.com I added a Home Battery Backup watch the install here: https://youtu.be/BzMAW8kW0CU I used Wholesale Solar, now Unbound Solar, for the solar components and Ready Rack for the racking system. The suppliers mentioned in the video are the ones I used based on my own research, none of it was sponsored, however, using the affiliate links in the description helps out the channel at no cost to you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my other projects: https://projectswithdave.com/#projects Recommended sources for Bifacial and Discounted Solar Panels: https://projectswithdave.com/solar-panels/ Solar & Off Grid Materials & Components: https://projectswithdave.com/components/ Recommend Tools For Solar: https://projectswithdave.com/tools/ Learn how to do your own DIY Solar System: https://projectswithdave.com/#edu-video Sources for LiFePO4 batteries: https://projectswithdave.com/batteries/ Inverter Solutions: https://projectswithdave.com/inverters/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For great prices on used and clearance solar panels use SanTan Solar: https://www.santansolar.com/product-category/solar-panels/?ref=EverydayDave For large orders and pallet pricing from SanTan, contact Alex (480-360-6203; or [email protected] ) and mention EverydayDave for 5% off. Best Value Source For Solar Panels and Batteries - Signature Solar - Discount Code "EVERYDAYSAVE50": https://signaturesolar.com/shop-all/solar-panels/?ref=SALE Quality & Service Source for Batteries and Inverters- Current Connected: https://www.currentconnected.com/?ref=pwd ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WANT TO GO SOLAR BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? If you don't want to go DIY, this is the best way to save money. I used Energy Sage to research solar and receive multiple competing quotes for my install. This will save you thousands of dollars! Try Energy Sage for FREE: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101269161-15911429 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using my affiliate links helps the channel at no cost to you! THANK YOU!! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Solar Materials 05:21 Racking Materials 07:27 Establishing Build Site/ Finding Due South 09:17 Rack Assembly/ Screw Installation 12:40 Ground Cover 16:35 Rack Assembly 23:45 Solar Panel Install 25:12 Solar Panel/Optimizer Wiring 34:17 Combiner Box Detail 36:13 Conduit from Array to Building 37:25 Trenching 40:44 Wiring Combiner Box 43:57 Installing AC Disconnect 45:17 Installing Inverter 48:35 Inverter Running TubeBuddy YouTube Tool: https://www.tubebuddy.com/EverydayDave Disclaimers: This video is for information purposes only, and does not constitute professional advice. Solar systems can and do involve dangerous electrical connections. If you do not have experience with electrical wiring, please seek professional support. Affiliate information and disclaimers: Links in description may be affiliate links, we may get paid if you purchase something through one of these links. This helps out our channel at no extra cost to you. Thank You! (As a SanTan Solar Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases) (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Projects with Everyday Dave is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, An affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com FTC Disclosure Statement: Some links on this youtube channel may be affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.