posted 1 hour ago
Hi,
I've got an older solar panel array, with 180 watt panels. I want to upgrade to new panels int he 400 watt range. Here's the problem:
I have a metal roof, and I had the solar installed at the same time as the roof, so the solar panel and roofing crew worked together, and it went really well. Now, 20 years later, the newest solar panels are in the 400 watt range, but are slightly bigger than the old panels, so the panel brackets don't match the new panels. I don't want to punch any new holes in my metal roof.
The solar companies I've spoken with tell me they can't modify the old brackets to take the new panels. It's hard to believe that with the MILLIONS of old panels out there, thee hasn't been a work-around to mount the new, larger panels.
Has anyone done this? I'd love to more than double my output, as that would basically cover my electric needs, and I could put a wall mounted storage battery to cover me during my (expected) outage after hurricanes.
Thanks in advance for your input and wisdom.
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