Comment on The solar industry is full of parasites because it's easy to sell solar to uneducated customers
blarth@thelemmy.club 2 weeks ago
I will agree with you that the way solar generation for residences is sold is scammy and predatory. This tactics and business models have given it a bad name. However, buying your own setup and installing it? Great technology, 11/10.
spongebue@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Do you know where to start with something like that? I’m pretty handy, love working with electrical stuff, and live in a very sunny area (Colorado)… But I am also afraid of heights and have a really high roof on my split-level house. Is there any reasonable way to buy the material, hire out anything that involves a ladder, and do everything on the ground myself? I always thought it would be pretty much all or nothing (DIY vs having it done) but now you have me thinking…
blarth@thelemmy.club 2 weeks ago
I haven’t done it myself, but I watch a lot of YouTubers who build off grid with solar power as part of their setup. I’ve found they are a great source of practical knowledge representative of real world performance and challenges.