{"id":653,"date":"2019-01-14T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/?p=653"},"modified":"2019-01-11T12:14:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T17:14:25","slug":"solar-energy-installation-not-diy-task","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sierrapacifichome.com\/blog\/go-green\/solar-energy-installation-not-diy-task\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Solar Energy Installation Is Not a DIY Task"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"solar-panels\"Solar energy is an attractive offer. After all, who wouldn\u2019t want to effortlessly make their own electricity? There\u2019s even a chance you can sell that energy back to the electrical company.<\/p>\n

Of course, not everyone is convinced that solar energy is worth the cost. They\u2019re willing to go through the back-channels in order to get solar energy at a price they believe is right. Often, that means going the DIY route. But don\u2019t be fooled by videos and articles online\u2014solar energy installation is by no means a DIY task.<\/p>\n

Not only is it dangerous to work with electricity, but the world of solar energy is complicated right now. It\u2019s better to trust in a professional. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n

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DIY Is Not Eligible for Rebates<\/h2>\n

There are many enticing tax incentives for choosing to install solar energy. That\u2019s no secret\u2014it\u2019s one of the main reasons that people are willing to pick up solar energy! Of course, anything to do with taxes comes with a long list of specific details and stipulations. One of them, more often than not, is that your solar energy system must be installed by qualified solar experts in Sacramento.<\/a> Going through the effort of performing a DIY installation could end up with you missing out on one of the best reasons for going solar in the first place.<\/p>\n

On that note, don\u2019t hand your money over to anyone who isn\u2019t a professional contractor. California has seen many scams surrounding solar energy panels, including those who will try to install your panels without a signed contract (then they\u2019ll raise the price on you later).<\/p>\n

Extensive Knowledge of Electricity Is Required<\/h2>\n

Any work with electricity is just plain dangerous, no matter who you are. Solar panel work is no exception, as it includes DC electricity, battery banks, and more. Plus, working on a rooftop brings its own dangers.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s not just about the physical work, either. You need the extensive knowledge of electrical codes to ensure that everything is being performed to the right standards. Many states take issue with DIY electrical systems and won\u2019t allow you to tie them into the grid as a backup. Even if the state is OK with it, you\u2019ll still need to pass their inspection and testing.<\/p>\n

Buying Your Own Panels Is a Bad Idea<\/h2>\n

Some may think that instead of trying to do all the work themselves, they\u2019ll buy their own panels for cheap and then have a contractor install them. There are big problems with this, however.<\/p>\n