This DIY project was built in stages. The top rows went on first, as well as the interconnection gear planned for expansion. The last row was done as a DIY project a few years later.
This small, batteryless array is positioned in the center of the roof, featuring a common bond style of array layout to make an odd-numbered array look nice.
When you’re smiling on solar energy, the whole world smiles with you. The developer sent us original plans which were ugly and asymmetric. We used the flexible Solaredge platform to avoid the dormers and costlier roof sections.
An east-west array can spread the power production throughout the day. This tiny array was design to reduce outflow onto the grid. Internal conduit runs were installed giving consideration to an upcoming electrical renovation.
Mississippi has simple roof lines which make for great solar array locations. Components are selected to reduce shade issues down to the module level. We upgraded a service panel to eliminate a known fire hazard.