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Forum Index : Solar : Challenge: Solar startup for < $1000USD
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| yumology Newbie  Joined: 07/05/2009 Location: Posts: 4 |
Hi. I'm very interested in getting some solar energy since I live in Arizona. However I only have $1,000 at this time to invest in it. Everywhere I look it seems that at a minimum it will cost 10 times that amount. So here's my challenge to you. How can I get started with solar energy for less than $1,000 USD? Oh yes, and I'm wanting to use this on a house and part of a grid tie in. I am very handy with tools and carpentry. I can follow wiring diagrams very well but by no means an electrical engineer or electrician. So I can do DIY projects but since I'm so new I don't know if that's just for fun or if that's a reality that people actually use? I also figure that if the $1,000 project goes well then I can modify, tweak, test and add to the solar panels when I get more money saved. |
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| petanque don Senior Member  Joined: 02/08/2006 Location: AustraliaPosts: 212 |
In Australia you need a grid tie inverter these cost more than $1,000. PV solar you really need to buy commercial components. What the legislation is like in Arizona regarding DIY electrical I don’t know. In Australia you need formal qualifications to do electrical work. |
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| yumology Newbie Joined: 07/05/2009 Location: Posts: 4 |
Hmm, so that's funny. I just saw a Sunny Boy inverter go for $550 on ebay yesterday. I suppose that was an impossible deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=110385439702&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 #ht_2455wt_1165 2nd, what about the cheapo inverters sold on ebay for less than $300 all day every day? like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Micro-Grid-Tie-Inverter-Solar-cell- Panel_W0QQitemZ270386658300QQ#ht_1677wt_1165 If that is something that I don't want, why don't I want it, what is the problem with it? |
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Gizmo Admin Group  Joined: 05/06/2004 Location: AustraliaPosts: 5078 |
Yumology your reply has got me a bit baffled, I think you need to read Dons post again. He's talking about Australia, and said he didnt know about Arizona. If you can buy cheaper on ebay, and it will work legally in Arizona, then go for it. But remember, you always get what you pay for. Glenn The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago, the second best time is right now. JAQ |
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