@Michigander that's no good! We've had a lovely week here on the farm.

@Virginicus this is a new barn (less than four years) and we actually overbuilt the roof a little anticipating this. But yeah...been there...

@KevinHuigens not really. My brother in law and I have gone back and forth on options (he's around the corner from me) but we had another project come in under budget, so I'm considering this upgrade now.

@brianvastag yeah I know the electrical inspector, so not too worried about that part of it. The local utility engineer is also really responsive.

@Anne_Delong will still stay connected to the grid for now. Looking to supplement coolers for the farm more than become independent.

Ok Fedi, I'm starting the process of researching solar panels for my barn. I'm a DIY person, so not looking for install recommendations, more interested in what I need to learn in order to do this wisely. Hardware, unexpected gotchas, other things DIY people need to know.

I can build and I am comfortable with electrical work.

#askfedi #solar