{"id":29090,"date":"2026-04-15T20:48:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/04\/15\/you-dont-need-a-roof-for-solar-i-tried-this-instead\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T20:48:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:48:56","slug":"you-dont-need-a-roof-for-solar-i-tried-this-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/04\/15\/you-dont-need-a-roof-for-solar-i-tried-this-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Need a Roof for Solar\u2026 I Tried This Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bTOTx7eBM-c?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Ever thought about putting solar panels somewhere other than your roof?<\/p>\n<p>In this video, I install solar panels directly onto a wall to see if it\u2019s actually a good idea\u2026 or a complete waste of time.<\/p>\n<p>Wall-mounted solar isn\u2019t as common, and it\u2019s definitely not the most \u201coptimal\u201d setup \u2014 but it might be a great way to use space that would otherwise go to waste. So I wanted to test it for myself.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll go through:<br \/> \u2022 How I mounted the panels<br \/> \u2022 The basic setup and inverter install<br \/> \u2022 What to consider before trying this yourself<br \/> \u2022 And whether this could actually make sense in the real world<\/p>\n<p>Then, after living with the setup for a while, we\u2019ll come back and look at how it actually performs.<\/p>\n<p>Is this a smart way to add extra solar\u2026 or just a bad idea?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n<p>\u2e3b<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd27 Gear &#038; Setup from Midsummer Wholesale<\/p>\n<p>(Links below if you\u2019re interested in similar parts \u2014 I\u2019ll update this as I go)<br \/> \u2022 Solar panels: Jinko Tiger Neo 455W<br \/> \u2022 Inverter: Fox ESS KH10<br \/> \u2022 Mounting system: Renusol Metasole+<\/p>\n<p>\u2e3b<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc8 Follow-up<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll be doing a follow-up video once I\u2019ve got some real performance data, so if you\u2019re interested in how this actually holds up over time, make sure you\u2019re subscribed.<\/p>\n<p>\u26a1 Energy &#038; Grid Services (UK)<\/p>\n<p>Octopus Energy \u2013 EV &#038; battery-friendly tariffs<br \/>Split \u00a3100 when you sign up:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/share.octopus.energy\/crisp-pu\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/share.octopus.energy\/crisp-pu<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Axle Energy \u2013 earn up to \u00a31 per kWh using your home battery<br \/>UK Virtual Power Plant (VPP):<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/vpp.axle.energy\/landing\/grid?...<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vpp.axle.energy\/landing\/grid?&#8230;<br<\/a> \/><br \/>Perfect for DIY EV batteries, Powerwall-style systems, and solar inverters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever thought about putting solar panels somewhere other than your roof? 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