How to build a DIY solar panel system off grid, with 300 watts of power using an adjustable ground mount system. UPDATES and PARTS LIST below. Video includes an explanation of every component plus useful installation tips, pros and cons of devices, how much it costs, how solar power can be used in emergencies during grid outages down and for everyday use including growing vegetables. Detailed design including the solar panels and accessories, adjustable ground mount, lightning protection and grounding, solar charge controller, DC/AC inverter, ANL fuses, Blue Seas switch and UB121000 AGM 100 AH batteries – everything you need to build your own DIY solar panel system and save money, while having fun doing it!

2021 UPDATE: Upgrading batteries to superior 300 AH Lithium Iron Phosphate + BMS battery controller (needed for overcharging protection).
2020 UPDATE: Changed power inverter connections from diagonal across batteries to connections on the same battery. Replaced original power inverter with a superior Krieger model. Did not change solar controller and voltmeter connections diagonally across the batteries.

Parts List for the Outside Solar Panel Structure
- Qty 3 RENOGY 100 Watt PV Solar Panel Module
- Solar Panel Cable 30 Ft - MC4 PV Extension - 8 AWG
- Solar Panel Cable MC4 Connectors: One Female to Three Male (F/MMM) & One Male to Three Female (M/FFF)
- Qty 18 Nylon 6/6 Washer, 3/8" Hole for Galvanic Corrosion Protection of Panels
- Qty 2 Superstrut ZA1200HS Gold-Galvanized for Main Supports
- Qty 5 Superstrut ZB1400HS Gold-Galvanized for Solar Panel Frame
- Qty 3 80 LB Bags Quikrete Ready-to-Use Concrete for Footers
- Qty 2 Quikrete 8” Concrete Tube Forms
- Qty 5 ILSCO GBL-4DBT Solar Grounding Lug 14-4 AWG Tin Plated Copper
- Qty 5 10-32, ¾” Stainless Steel Screws for ILSCO Grounding Lug
- Qty 5 10-32 Stainless Steel Keps Lock Nut with free spinning star washer
- Lighting Protection: 8 Foot Copper Plated Grounding Electrode, 6 AWG Bare Copper Conductor, Wire Bonding Clamps
- Assorted 3/8” Stainless Steel Bolts and Nuts, Various Lengths
- Schedule 40 ¾” Conduit, Elbows, Terminations and PVC Glue
- 100% Pure Silicone Sealant

Parts List for the Indoor Solar Panel Electronics
- Morningstar TS-45 TriStar 45 Amp Charge Controller 12-48V PWM
- Whistler Pro-1600W 1,600 Watt Power Inverter
- Square D BY Circuit Breaker Box QO24L70S
- Square D 40 Amp Circuit Breaker QO240CP
- Blue Sea Systems 6006 m-Series (Mini) Battery Switch Single Circuit
- Absolute ANL 60 and 200 Gold Plated Fuses
- E2 by Scoshe EWFH Single ANL Fuse Holder
- SMAKN 2 Wire Green DC 4.0-30V LED Voltage Meter
- Qty 3 Universal Power Group 45978 Sealed Lead Acid Battery
- Qty 3 Camco 55372 Large Battery Box - Group 27
- 6 AWG Red and Black Cable for Solar Controller Connection
- Qty 4 - 6 AWG X 5/16” Tinned Copper Lug Cable Connector
- 2 AWG Red and Black Cable for Inverter and Battery Connections
- Qty 17 - 2 AWGX5/16" Tinned Copper Lug Cable Connector
- TEMCo Lug Crimper Tool

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