Clearing the array

Dec 30, 2021 9:05 PM

Before. Porch roof...

Approx 20"

Easy

Glorious sun power!!!

snowshoveling

california

solar_system

winter

rooftop_solar_panel

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I like the gif of the camera slowly falling asleep

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20" ≈ 51 centimetres

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I wonder if you could install defroster grids like on the back windshield to melt the snow as it comes down

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@tiderfish Hmmmm, haven't researched that possibility. I wonder...

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I'm seriously considering solar but doing this shit on my roof in winter doesn't look fun. Looking back, do u wish your array was on ground?

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Some places an on-ground array isn't permitted or practical for one reason or another. Just sayin'.

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@JustAddMud At my elevation (3,600') i typically get snow 3-6 a season. Typically about 6" over a single 24hr day. This was the result...

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@JustAddMud ... of 3 consecutive days of 6"+ snowfalls. I don't clear a single day's worth 'cause it melts away in 18-24 hours. This...

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@JustAddMud ... load would last 5+ days depending on the weather, so you cleared it. No problem really. I have no space...

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@JustAddMud for a ground mount array. But obviously that would be way easier access for all rare maintenance issues.

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