DIY Solar Installs

Step-by-step guides for DIY solar projects at home. From setting up a solar panel array to installing a solar-powered mini split air conditioner, these guides cover real installs with honest performance data — not just specs from a product page.

Projects covered:

Solar panel array installation and setup
Solar-powered mini split AC installation (Airspool MS12)
Real-world performance in South Florida heat and humidity

2 articles

March 20, 2026

DIY Solar Panel Ground Mount Installation: IntegraRack IR-15 Review (South Florida, 1 Year Later)

Step-by-step DIY solar ground mount installation using the IntegraRack IR-15 and AnchorSpike system — no concrete pad required. Real-world review from South Florida one year later, including wiring in series, shading lessons learned, and hurricane prep.

March 18, 2026

DIY Solar AC Installation: Garage Mini Split Review (South Florida, 1 Year Later)

Airspool mini-split solar AC review from a South Florida garage gym install. Full DIY solar AC installation guide, real performance data, financial payback math, and how it held up a year later.