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Solar in Action: Greg B in Downshill, New York –
Off-Grid Innovations
Our customer Greg had a bit of a revelation while putting together his 4kW Panasonic and Schneider XW+ Pro Off-Grid System, using twelve Panasonic 330 Watt solar panels. With the need to get his solar panels on his metal roof for installation, Greg channeled the power of the sun and created "wearable solar." With nothing
Solar In Action: Andy in San Marcos, CA – 5.36kW Grid-Tied PV System
Our local customer Andy sent us some great photos of his recent DIY installation as well as a report on his installation experience.
EcoDirect Solar Contest Winners Announced
The 1st place winner is Glen in Santa Rosa, CA
Glen in Santa Rosa, CA - 1st place - Glen had this to say about his home solar installation project:I installed 24 LG 350's, and 24 IQ7 Plus micro inverters (8400KW) and an IQ AC combiner box. I did the installation myself on my detached garage. I went a little over what I "needed" in
Solar In Action: Tony in Tuscon, AZ – 7.7kW Grid-Tied Solar System
Our customer Tony sent us these inspiring photos to share of his 7.7kW Grid-Tied system during and after completion. This unique project is on a duplex with a tiered flat roof, so placement was crucial to eliminate excessive shading.
Solar In Action: Mark of Pennsylvania – Solar Powered Sound System Sprinter Van
EcoDirect worked with our customer Mark on this solar powered off-grid soundsystem for the Sprinter van for WickedGirlJerseys.com.
Solar In Action: Keith & Diane – How Illinois Does Off-Grid
A few of our fantastic customers in Illinois sent us these really cool photos of their off-grid DIY project.
Solar In Action: Curtis in Virginia – 11.3kW Grid-Tied DIY Solar System
Our customer Curtis in Virginia is doing it himself, installing his residential 11.3kW array using thirty-six Canadian Solar CS3K 315 Watt Mono-PERC solar panels.
Solar In Action: Phil in Escondido’s 5.7kW Grid-Tie Solar System
Our good friend Phil decided it was a perfect time to get a grid-tie solar system to help reduce the cost of his electric bill as well as charge his new Tesla EV!
Solar In Action: Dennis in Georgia – 3kW LG and Enphase Ground Mount
Our customer Dennis in McDonough, Georgia sent us this beautiful photo of his recently self-installed IronRidge ground mount.
Solar In Action: 23kW Schneider Electric Grid-Tie Battery Back-Up system from our customer Michael in Knoxville, TN.
This 23kW inverter system was designed with a quad stack of XW+ 6848 inverters, 190kWh battery bank of Discover Lithium Iron AES Batteries and 72 Canadian Solar 72 cell solar panels, “this was a ridiculously sized system, but exactly what I wanted.”