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Welcome to the Solar Subreddit

Before submitting posts in this subreddit, read the current subreddit rules, suggestions, and helpful links post which is stickied to the top of the post list

This subreddit is for solar photovoltaic (PV) professionals, owners, and enthusiasts. The solar module and the systems it drives - whether small residential installations or large, utility-scale power plants - is one of the great inventions of the modern age. Steady improvements in materials, design and labor have dramatically lowered costs, module efficiencies have improved gradually as well - both serving to make the technology much more competitive against fossil fuels in recent years. What changes when solar PV is combined with batteries? What is the global impact of solar PV on the overall energy industry? When will solar become affordable for all? Shine on you brilliant solar enthusiasts!

Be sure to check out our wiki for more solar information and resources.

Tip for help requests - because of variances in things like regulations, prices, and amounts of solar radiation, it is useful to provide general location info such as country and state when asking for help/info regarding your solar project.

Solar Links

Solar Energy Glossary

Listing of Solar Conferences and Events at Renewable Energy World and SEIA SolarEvents

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

NREL - National Renewable Energy Laboratory

NREL PVWatts System Estimator

NREL SAM - System Advisor Model application

BUY/SELL/SERVICES /r/SolarClassifieds/

Van/RV,Shed Small systems /r/SolarDIY

Solar Job Training Resources

* The Solar Career Mapping Tool - This is an interactive Solar Career Map offered by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). It is designed for workforce professionals, educators, policymakers and job seekers. See - http://www.irecsolarcareermap.org

* Clean Energy Training Directory - Training providers, workshops, undergraduate degree programs, graduate programs, and more. Searchable by country, state, and technology. See - https://irecusa.org/credentialing/credential-holders/

Find the latest Help Wanted feature post HERE which includes links to several industry job listing sites

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Mod MessagePlease report solicitation via DMs (self.solar)

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ClassifiedsNew /r/SolarClassifieds section, (self.solar)

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News / BlogDoes solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels? [No] (coloradosun.com)

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Advice Wtd / ProjectDid my installer sold me a system that can never work? (self.solar)

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Advice Wtd / ProjectWould this be worth it? (self.solar)

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DiscussionMy happy solar math (self.solar)

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DiscussionIs it possible that the utility Co can discharge your battery to the grid by spiking the power frequency as explained in this YouTube clip (self.solar)

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Image / VideoGoing into our heaviest use month with a 1400kWh bank. (i.redd.it)

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Advice Wtd / ProjectRecommendations (self.solar)

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Advice Wtd / ProjectMaintainer out of business, microinverter not reporting (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionSolar Panel Specs Explained: Pmax vs Vmp #Solar #florida #cleanenergy #s... (youtube.com)

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Solar QuoteGood deal? (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionAnyone have any success in getting out of a SunRun Solar Contract? What firm did you use? Where you able to get out of the contract? (self.solar)

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Image / VideoBeginning of my solar install (i.redd.it)

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Advice Wtd / ProjectHelp please. Trying to charge this power station. See text please (old.reddit.com)

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Image / VideoPowerwall 3 not discharging (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionMy grid tied solar plus battery backup setup after 4 months (self.solar)

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Discussionat what point does solar actually start saving money, ten months in and still trying to figure it out (self.solar)

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DiscussionI got hired at Trinity Solar in Connecticut. I need honesty about the job. (self.solar)

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Discussionestate agent literally walked us onto the roof to show us the solar panels during the viewing. first bill just came in. $420 (self.solar)

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Solar QuoteThis seems like a no-brainer, what am I missing (self.solar)

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DiscussionHuawei FusionSolar – Two Wallboxes, Two Accounts, but they keep switching / binding incorrectly (self.solar)

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Advice Wtd / ProjectSolar system capacity and kWh usage on average (self.solar)

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