Design Is Where Most DIY Solar Wins (Or Loses)

Good design means

•Proper panel placement (shade-aware)

•Correct inverter and system sizing

•Safe voltage/current limits

•Clean wire paths and roof penetrations

•Permit-ready documentation

•"We'll figure it out on the roof"

•Mismatched components

•Layout conflicts with setbacks/vents

•Production surprises after commissioning

•If you start with a professional-quality design, installation becomes execution—not improvisation.

Next step: Treat design like the foundation—not an afterthought.