How to build a DIY solar panel system off grid, with 300 watts of power using an adjustable ground mount system. UPDATES and PARTS LIST below. Video includes an explanation of every component plus useful installation tips, pros and cons of devices, how much it costs, how solar power can be used in emergencies during grid outages down and for everyday use including growing vegetables. Detailed design including the solar panels and accessories, adjustable ground mount, lightning protection and grounding, solar charge controller, DC/AC inverter, ANL fuses, Blue Seas switch and UB121000 AGM 100 AH batteries – everything you need to build your own DIY solar panel system and save money, while having fun doing it!

2021 UPDATE: Upgrading batteries to superior 300 AH Lithium Iron Phosphate + BMS battery controller (needed for overcharging protection).
2020 UPDATE: Changed power inverter connections from diagonal across batteries to connections on the same battery. Replaced original power inverter with a superior Krieger model. Did not change solar controller and voltmeter connections diagonally across the batteries.

Parts List for the Outside Solar Panel Structure
Qty 3 RENOGY 100 Watt PV Solar Panel Module
Solar Panel Cable 30 Ft MC4 PV Extension 8 AWG
Solar Panel Cable MC4 Connectors: One Female to Three Male (F/MMM) & One Male to Three Female (M/FFF)
Qty 18 Nylon 6/6 Washer, 3/8" Hole for Galvanic Corrosion Protection of Panels
Qty 2 Superstrut ZA1200HS GoldGalvanized for Main Supports
Qty 5 Superstrut ZB1400HS GoldGalvanized for Solar Panel Frame
Qty 3 80 LB Bags Quikrete ReadytoUse Concrete for Footers
Qty 2 Quikrete 8” Concrete Tube Forms
Qty 5 ILSCO GBL4DBT Solar Grounding Lug 144 AWG Tin Plated Copper
Qty 5 1032, ¾” Stainless Steel Screws for ILSCO Grounding Lug
Qty 5 1032 Stainless Steel Keps Lock Nut with free spinning star washer
Lighting Protection: 8 Foot Copper Plated Grounding Electrode, 6 AWG Bare Copper Conductor, Wire Bonding Clamps
Assorted 3/8” Stainless Steel Bolts and Nuts, Various Lengths
Schedule 40 ¾” Conduit, Elbows, Terminations and PVC Glue
100% Pure Silicone Sealant

Parts List for the Indoor Solar Panel Electronics
Morningstar TS45 TriStar 45 Amp Charge Controller 1248V PWM
Whistler Pro1600W 1,600 Watt Power Inverter
Square D BY Circuit Breaker Box QO24L70S
Square D 40 Amp Circuit Breaker QO240CP
Blue Sea Systems 6006 mSeries (Mini) Battery Switch Single Circuit
Absolute ANL 60 and 200 Gold Plated Fuses
E2 by Scoshe EWFH Single ANL Fuse Holder
SMAKN 2 Wire Green DC 4.030V LED Voltage Meter
Qty 3 Universal Power Group 45978 Sealed Lead Acid Battery
Qty 3 Camco 55372 Large Battery Box Group 27
6 AWG Red and Black Cable for Solar Controller Connection
Qty 4 6 AWG X 5/16” Tinned Copper Lug Cable Connector
2 AWG Red and Black Cable for Inverter and Battery Connections
Qty 17 2 AWGX5/16" Tinned Copper Lug Cable Connector
TEMCo Lug Crimper Tool