Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a free project called SolarPro Toolkit for people who are curious about solar but aren’t ready to talk to a salesperson or give out their phone number just to see some estimates.

You don’t need to download or install anything. The whole app runs in your browser through GitHub Pages. There’s no signup or tracking, and the calculations stay on your device.

It can help you:

• Estimate solar payback time, your potential new bill, and long-term savings
• See how long a battery could power your fridge, Wi-Fi, CPAP, and other essentials
• Compare the monthly cost of an EV with your current car
• Estimate home energy usage if you don’t have a bill handy
• Understand which parts of your electric bill solar can and can’t reduce
• Learn how time-of-use rates and NEM 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 affect the numbers

I tried to keep the assumptions visible and editable. The California-style defaults are included, but you can change the numbers for your own situation. Sometimes the result says solar makes sense, and sometimes it says you’re better off keeping your money. That’s exactly what I wanted from it.

It’s mainly for homeowners doing early research, but it may also be useful for solar consultants who want a transparent way to explain the tradeoffs. Personal use is free. Commercial or consulting use requires a license, and I’m working on a Pro version for industry users.

This is still an estimate, not a quote or financial advice, so always confirm rates and incentives with your utility.

I’d really appreciate any feedback, especially if something is confusing or there’s a feature you’d want before making a solar decision.

I’d like to start a solar project and I am looking for a company in North Georgia. Any recommend recommendations?

A solar system inspection shouldn't stop at the solar equipment.

During a recent inspection for a new customer, our technician found several damaged and displaced roof tiles. These weren't underneath the solar array or immediately surrounding it. They were well away from the system. Could we have ignored them? Absolutely.

We don't perform roofing work, and the issues weren't caused by anything we were there to service. But we install equipment on roofs every day, and we believe being candid about what we find is part of conducting a thorough inspection.

As a courtesy, our technician secured the displaced tile and documented the areas of concern. We then informed the homeowner and provided referrals to roofing contractors who can help replace the damaged tiles.

This is also one reason we recommend having your solar system inspected periodically. A good inspection isn't just about checking whether your panels are producing. It's an opportunity to look at the condition of the array, wiring, electrical equipment, mounting areas and the roof beneath and around the system.

Sometimes the most valuable thing we find isn't a solar problem at all. Catching a small issue today may help prevent a much larger problem tomorrow. That’s doing solar the right way.

#InTheField #TheBeacon #NewDaySolar #SolarService #SolarRepair

I've developed a new application designed specifically for Solar users, and I want to get back from real users like you. If you're interested in being a beta tester, comment below. First 30 days are completely FREE!

Thank you!

Posted here before, re-mentioning a completely free tool that matches your Tesla’s charging to your solar production automatically. Available below, and it keeps access free.

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I bought a cabin wis solar power but having a issue getting it working, there are 2 150w and 2 100w solar panels, connected to 7 12v batterys, 3000w motormaster inverter and a solar charge controller, when powering on the inverter get olp error,

DC voltage at terminal of inverter gets 12.2v and when inverter starts drops to 10.3v, all batterys are showing 12.1-12.3v at battery terminals

If any help would greatly be appreciated

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I'm seeing more and more people switch to solar and it got me wondering

what's something you wish someone had told you before you got your system installed?

I know it depends heavily on location, system size and usage, but I’m curious about the real world numbers. If you’ve had solar for a while, what was your average bill before vs. after installation?

Thinking about installing solar panels ,How much money on electricity did solar pannels saved you , did the system pay for itself over time?

I live in a place with frequent power outages , i'm fed up with these so now i want to install solar pannels on my roof, is this a good idea, can they provide me with enough backup to light up just the bulbs for a few hours.