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The solar install industry is going to "DIY". The do it yourself is going to happen when people realize they are getting duped into 20k contracts for a few thou
by coding123 7y ago
The solar install industry is going to "DIY". The do it yourself is going to happen when people realize they are getting duped into 20k contracts for a few thousand worth of equipment.
- beatgammit 7y agoThe problem isn't the equipment, but all the crap you have to go through to install it. In most areas, you need to: - get building permit (requires a general contractor to sign off) - get electrical company to approve connection of your panels to the grid - install the panels (heavy) without compromising the integrity of your roof - get an electrician to sign off on electrical work and connect to the grid The solar installer takes care of all of that for you and gets it installed quickly. I've looked into it myself, and the cost for all of the equipment is ~$7k, while the best quote I got from an installer was ~$20k. I think a lot more people would DIY if it wasn't so difficult to do it legally.
- londons_explore 7y agoIf you DIY it without all the permits, the chances of getting caught is very low. The only reason to do the paperwork is if you want to sell your house before the solar tech becomes obsolete.