I Used DIY Solar to Recession-Proof My Electric Bill

Summary by Krater

A homeowner demonstrates step-by-step how to install a DIY solar power system on a roof, covering rafter location, rail mounting, microinverter placement, and electrical wiring, and explains the key decisions regarding inverters, batteries, and net billing versus net pricing.

From the video

Answers: How do you install a DIY solar power system on your roof?

• DIY solar installation
• roof rafter finding
• solar mounting rails
• microinverter installation
• solar junction box wiring
• string vs microinverters
• solar battery systems
• net metering vs net billing

What it concludes

• Average American electricity bills have gone up about 10 percent in one year and 30 percent since 2020.
• Data center electricity usage is expected to double between 2025 and 2028.
• Most American electrical grid infrastructure was built in the 1960s and 1970s, making grid updates expensive.
• New poles, lines, and substations often cost more than the electricity used.
• Rafter mounting using two bolts per mount provides a stronger and more reliable connection.
• Microinverters should be mounted on the rail before the solar panels are installed for easier future accesss.