DIY Solar Power Upgrade – Installing Solar Panels On A Flat Garage Roof

How I went about upgrading my solar power setup by installing two additional panels on my flat garage roof, including some of the considerations and challenges I faced along the way.

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**** Chapter Timings ****
00:00 – Intro
01:50 – Renewing the garage roof
02:50 – Connecting into the existing DC cables
05:31 – Selecting the new panels
08:48 – How much ballast?
11:58 – Beefing up the roof joists
14:33 – Installation – Console tubs
19:29 – Installation – Mounting rails
21:09 – Installation – Panels & cables
27:09 – Early results, costs & summary

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450W Trina Vertex S+ Dual Glass N-Type Black White Mono
https://www.itstechnologies.shop/collections/single-solar-panel-order/products/trina-vertex-s-450w-dual-glass-n-type-black-white-mono

Renusol Console+ bucket for flat roof or ground mount Max module length: 1550-2150 mm
https://www.itstechnologies.shop/collections/mounting-options/products/renusol-console-bucket-max-module-length-1580-1730-mm

Elongation rails for ConSole 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, CS+ ( x2 )
https://www.itstechnologies.shop/collections/mounting-options/products/elongation-rails-for-console-4-1-4-2-5-2-6-2-cs-x2

Craig Solar – 5M Cable 4mm2 with Pre-crimped on both ends MC4 Connectors M/F
https://www.craigsolar.co.uk/shop/cable-4mm2-with-pre-crimped-on-both-ends-mc4-connectors-mf-pair-1-2m-ezhn3-jj7zk-lxxt7

Craig Solar – 3M Cable 4mm2 with Pre-crimped on both ends MC4 Connectors M/F
https://www.craigsolar.co.uk/shop/cable-4mm2-with-pre-crimped-on-both-ends-mc4-connectors-mf-pair-1-2m-ezhn3-jj7zk

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Catenary wire clamps (Pack of 8)
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Sponge Rubber EPDM/Neoprene Blend – S/A Backed Pre Cut Strips – 5mm, 25mm wide x 10m long
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