Off-grid Solar Power: Your Experiences and Advice Needed!

[AquaFern1028]

Dipping my toes into the world of solar - seems it's a staple for any off-grid living. Anyone willing to share some firsthand experiences with setting up and maintaining a system? Best brands? Common hiccups to watch for? Also, got a medium-sized garden - any tips on how that factors in? Thanks in advance, folks.

 

[BlueMarigold]

Ventured into off-grid solar a few years back, and the best advice I can give ya is to pay attention to the site selection for your panels. Sun exposure is key, of course, but think about access for maintenance too. Can't count how many times I've had to clean off some stubborn debris! As for your garden, the only impact I've noticed is I've had to be a bit more vigilant with shading - panels create some unexpected shadow patterns. Any of you ever tried integrating a