How To Build A Solar Panel Rack

In this project the panels were attached with simple u brackets.

How to build a solar panel rack.

I wanted to add solar panels to my travel truck which meant installing a sturdy rack to mount the panels on. Assemble and test fit the pieces. Low shipping costs everything in our kit fits in an 18 x 12 x 3 box. On all bolts we used blue loctite.

Divide 216 inches which is the top to bottom length of the roof minus the 12 inch border on each side by the long edge of each panel and you get 3 3 panels obviously you cannot cut a panel so you can get three rows on your roof. Instead of buying an expensive roof rack system i commissioned a simple steel rack at the slo makerspace and then installed it on the fiberglass camper shell using stainless steel hardware diy neoprene gaskets and a lot of silicone sealant. What you need step 1. Disassemble and reassemble this time.

Put the mount together and place it on top of your solar panel to check the. After soldering cut the tab wire test out the panel and secure everything together. It normally costs over 500 but i figured out a way to easily put one together f. This solar panel stand easily holds up to five or six 100 watt solar panels.

If you re building your own frame and have questions about how to build our projects team is here to help. Do not hesitate to contact us directly. Building your own have questions. Pvc cuts pretty easily but you ll want to make sure your cuts are straight.

Cut pvc to length. Lowest cost all steel solar ground mounting system total investment for mounting a 6 panel array is less than 450. In order to fit thicker 3 8 bolts into the 1 4 holes on the hightec solar panel we drilled out the hole with a 3 8 bit. To secure the solar panels to the unistrut crossbars we used 3 8 bolts external tooth lock washers and nylon unistrut cone nuts.

Costing less than 30 to build this is a great basic solution for power needs on the go.