Solar Energy Concepts
Hands-on guides, real installation projects, and practical tips from lived DIY solar experience.
The Hidden Capability of Your Sunsynk 3.6 The Sunsynk 3.6 inverter is rated, as the name suggests, to convert 3.6kW of solar energy into usable AC electricity. However, what many homeowners don’t know is that this compact powerhouse can handle up to 7kW of DC input from your solar panels! This isn’t a mistake or […]
If you’re planning a DIY home solar or battery storage installation in the UK, knowing how to register your system with your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO) is essential. This process ensures your installation is safe and complies with regulations for grid-connected energy devices. Here’s a straightforward guide for homeowners. The great news is that […]
One year after installing my first DIY home solar system, I wanted to upgrade it and expand. Like most recent owners of home solar, I wanted more. I evaluated the options at my property. A solar pergola or a flat-roof gazebo were the finalists. Ultimately, I built a flat-roof wooden gazebo with enough panels to […]
Introduction Are you thinking about DIY solar? You’re not alone. With rising energy costs and increasing awareness of renewable energy, many homeowners are exploring the benefits of DIY solar installations. In this article, we’ll walk you through my experience installing solar panels on my garage roof. We’ll cover everything from selecting the right components to […]
Hybrid inverters have AC-Coupled input ports for taking additional power from microsieverts or generators. Use this to easily add more PV capacity. I built a DIY solar energy system for my home in the late spring of 2023. It was a pleasant experience to see it harvest more and more energy each day. But, as […]
Discover practical solutions for extending Sunsynk and Deye CT clamps beyond 15m. Learn how to overcome limitations and optimize your solar energy system. The CT clamp cable can be extended, and depending on your use case, this can be easy and cheap or sophisticated and more expensive. What is a CT Clamp, and What Does […]
Solar Energy Concepts earns commission from qualifying purchases via links on this page. TL;DR Solved by splitting CAN and RS-485 using a single network cable. Jump to the solution: Why Does this Problem Happen And Who Is Affected Usually, Solar Assistant runs on a Raspberry Pi computer near the inverter. You can connect the PI to the inverter using […]
Simple automation for battery charging and smart use of flexible tariffs for maximum savings using Solar Assistant. Winter spells a return to buying electricity from the grid for home solar energy system owners. Nevertheless, we can put our system to work again by leveraging flexible tariffs with our batteries. Charging cheaply overnight and offsetting the […]
I built a DIY solar panel system for my home in May 2023. It has been a fantastic asset, and by March 2024, it has saved me over £500 in electricity bills. Welcome to a golden age of DIY solar panels installations. Many things have changed since 2023, when I built my system. Two of […]
Learn how your DIY solar energy system can earn money through Octopus Energy’s innovative export scheme. No MCS certificate is required—this is a step-by-step guide. This article includes a referral link to Octopus Energy. I earn a referral fee from this link. A good home solar energy system has sufficient capacity to match your home’s […]