Quote Originally Posted by Grant H. View Post

. My brothers and I just got done with a 6kw system for my parents. No more grid power except for the 2 220V circuits that have the welders, and other heavy equipment. The solar can run these, but why do it, unless necessary. We didn't grid tie it, but instead installed a separate panel next to the grid tie, and pulled everything but those circuits off. No need for grid tie permits or insurance, greatly reducing the unnecessary overhead.

. If you are going to pay for solar, split your house from the grid, and install solar to run some portion of the house. You instantly start saving money, and you can either "pay" yourself back for the initial investment, or you can roll the savings into growing your solar install, to move more circuits later. Literally, install a second panel, and move the circuits that you want to solar. Allows for a slower swap, and you can build your panel/battery banks as funds/needs allow.


Be interested in a write up / cost break down on your build & install. WE hope to be out of this place , eventually. BUT having said info, breakdown of cost is beneficial to us later on , as i'm sure it is for others today.