Imagine if you could cut your electricity bill in half by adding a solar setup to your house. Now what if I said you coulddesign and install your DIY solar power system and escape the labor costs?

Tendency toward off-grid living and homesteading, along with high electricity costs, has raised the demand for solar power, utilizing solar energy with no greenhouse gas production.

Since available information in this regard is incomplete or complicated, DIY SOURCE BOOKS has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power systems. Whether you know electricity or not, DIY Solar Power for Beginnerswill guide you in customizing your grid-tied, battery backed and off-grid solar power systems.

By using step-by-step instructions, we will walk you through the whole process of solar powering your house.

In this solar power DIY guide you will discover:

Direct hyperlinks to check local permits and purchase solar equipment.
Pros and cons of different types of systems, and guides to choose the proper one.
Beginner friendly guide on essential electricity rules and circuits.
How and where to use the installation tools.
Solar cells and panels' function and how to size your roof for grid-tied and off-grid system components.
How to mount and connect solar rails and panels.
How to size and select the proper charge controller for your grid-connected and off-grid power system.
How lead-acid, lithium ion and DIY lithium batteries work and how to size a battery for your off-grid survival.
How inverters function and a straightforward formula to select the proper inverter.
Easy-to-understand instructions on how to use correct wire size, connectors, and safety devices.

Whether you want to power your small workshop, invest in solar to skip the electricity bills or live a self-sufficient life in your off-grid homestead, this companion provides the essentials for your solar journey.

Imagine if you could cut your electricity bill in half by adding a solar setup to your house. Now what if I said you coulddesign and install your DIY solar power system and escape the labor costs?

Tendency toward off-grid living and homesteading, along with high electricity costs, has raised the demand for solar power, utilizing solar energy with no greenhouse gas production.

By using step-by-step instructions, we will walk you through the whole process of solar powering your house.

In this solar power DIY guide you will discover:

Direct hyperlinks to check local permits and purchase solar equipment.
Pros and cons of different types of systems, and guides to choose the proper one.
Beginner friendly guide on essential electricity rules and circuits.
How and where to use the installation tools.
Solar cells and panels' function and how to size your roof for grid-tied and off-grid system components.
How to mount and connect solar rails and panels.
How to size and select the proper charge controller for your grid-connected and off-grid power system.
How lead-acid, lithium ion and DIY lithium batteries work and how to size a battery for your off-grid survival.
How inverters function and a straightforward formula to select the proper inverter.
Easy-to-understand instructions on how to use correct wire size, connectors, and safety devices.

DIY Solar Power for Beginners, a Technical Guide on How to Design, Install, and Maintain Grid-Tied and Off-Grid Solar Power Systems for Your Home