At least until I get the energy or desire to install the next six panels. We should have plenty of power for construction with six panels.
Today, we grounded the solar panels.
Ground wires attached
Close up of grounding lugs attached to the solar panels
We also finished running the conduit from the combiner box to the battery house. Into the conduit went the hot, neutral, and ground wires from the combiner box which will hook up to the charging unit of the inverter. I also made a small change based on a recommendation from P.D.; I wrapped white tape around the two negative leads coming from the solar panels. I meant to do that just because it made clear which wires were hot and which were negative, but once they were in place, I forgot.
Wiring complete
The inside cover is back on
Buttoned up
Next we’re going to work on getting the inverter up and running. The first step is mounting it. It’s a hundred and thirty pounds so it needs a solid mount. I put six 3 inch lag bolts into studs to hold it, plus quit a few sturdy screws into the OSB. It’s not going any where.
Mounting for the inverter