So due to the rising costs of electricity in my area, I have decided to dive in to solar energy. I am learning as I go and I want to share what I am doing and am open to any suggestions. So far I was able to purchase 30 used solar panels for next to nothing. Only 3 in the lot are broken, but amazingly still produce a good amount of power. Not only do I plan on supplementing my home’s power with solar, I want to move my home network equipment and servers on their own dedicated solar system to further reduce my energy usage. I am still gathering the necessary components to make everything work and to ensure it is all done safely. So far, I have the panels and soon the connectors, combiner box and inverter. I am also installing a rapid DC shutdown switch in case of emergencies. I will share here my progress and what I learn and improve upon as time goes on.
