DIY Solar Power Systems Resources
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Do-It-Yourself FAQs
Where is the closest retail location to purchase your DIY Kits?
We sell the Westinghouse Solar DIY Kits as a special order sale through your local Lowe's Home Improvement store. Lowe's does not stock the product in the store; however you can purchase these through www.lowes.com or contact us at 888-400-0668 or sales@westinghousesolar.com to get a custom quote.
What is the price for your DIY Kits?
The kit pricing includes the shipping and handling cost and therefore will vary depending on your geographical location and the size kit you intend to purchase. You can purchase these through www.lowes.com or contact us at 888-400-0668 or sales@westinghousesolar.com to get pricing.
Do your systems work "off-grid" or as a "battery backup storage system"?
No. If you are interested in an off-grid system or backup power system then our DIY systems are not the solution for you. Adding charge controllers and batteries to a solar system doubles the cost and greatly increases the complexity of the system. We sell solar as a financially sound investment so doubling the cost and making it difficult to install yourself goes against our mission.
Is the Monitoring package included in the DIY Kits?
No. The monitoring package is sold separately and can be purchased as an additional item or purchased at a later date. You can see the pricing for this at www.lowes.com or contact us at 888-400-0668 or sales@westinghousesolar.com.
What comes in each kit besides the panels?
You can view precisely what comes in each kit by Clicking Here.
How does Monitoring work? What is the EMU?
The EMU or Electronic Monitoring Unit is a device that communicates with all of your micro-inverters and collects power generation information. The EMU and gateway bridge transmits the data to the Enphase web site so you can monitor individual panel production from any internet connection, including a Smart Phone.
How many panels do I need to power my home?
The DIY installer will need to determine your budget for the DIY solar installation project as well as the number of panels you can fit on a viable area of roof or for a ground mounted system. Our AC panels and "plug & play" technology allow you to add panels to your systems easily in the future if your budget requires you start small and add on over time.
How does the wiring from the rooftop junction box to the electric panel box work?
The DIY installer will need to contact the local building permit office to determine what the local jurisdictional requirements are and work with a licensed electrician to meet these requirements. The grade of "Romex" wiring and conduit will be determined by both the local jurisdictional requirements and whether the DIY system design calls for the homerun wiring to be external or internal to the building.
Where do I find the technical data required to complete the forms for permitting, utility net metering, SRECs, et cetera?
The Westinghouse Solar DIY Resource page provides a plethora of technical information such as the Data Sheet, Technical Evaluation Report (TER) and Installation Guide.

