While it was tempting to kick back and relax after the solar system was up and running, I knew it’s important to keep an eye on things and fine tune the charge controller and inverter settings for optimal performance and reliability (OK, I’ll admit I patted myself on the back the first night and cracked a celebratory brew). That’s especially true when you’re dealing with a battery bank, which is easy to damage if you’re not paying attention (particularly flooded lead acid). Continue reading “Monitoring & Maintenance”
Commissioning the System
Commissioning was definitely the most fun part of the process–OK, a little nerve-racking, sure, because you don’t know until you flip those switches if you really did everything right. Continue reading “Commissioning the System”
Installation
Installing all the gear for our home solar system was exciting–and a little daunting.
Make a Plan
After deciding the time was right to go solar, I figured we’d just call up a few reputable residential solar installers, get some proposals, and pick the best option. Of course it wasn’t that simple. Continue reading “Make a Plan”