100 Watt Solar Panel Kit Setup for Complete Beginners - Start to Finish!

Step-by-step guide on how to set up a basic 100 watt solar panel kit!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - You can do it!
0:22 - Step 1: Connect Charge Controller to Battery
8:24 - Step 2: Connect Solar Panel to Charge Controller
13:06 - Step 3: Connect Inverter to Battery

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For general informational purposes only. Nothing in this video is intended to be professional solar or electrical advice. Please consult with a licensed professional in their field of expertise in your jurisdiction.

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[DBbyDesign]

That fact that you know to hookup the positive first. Tells me your one of the better guys making these videos.

[jamiemartin]

Honestly a great video for beginners, if i could make one suggestion, as an electrician who also does solar, always connect the bare ended wire to your charge controllers first, it is possible to get a shock from the panel making a little bit of energy if you touch the bare copper, then you can connect the mc4 connector after. Great job!

[deepsouthNZ]

Thank you for explaining that in a way us dummies can understand

[kcfaces]

I have search a whole lot of videos on how to set up a solar panel to my RV that is solar ready and your video was absolutely the Best!

[ILHunter]

This is by far the best basic explanation I have seen on You tube about hooking up basic solar. Some of the videos there are so many other components involved and it leaves my scratching my head for a beginner to solar. Thanks for this video, it was helpful.

[sewfantastic]

I am converting my van into a camper and decided to add solar panels changed my mind after not finding anyone to explain to me how to go about it. Saw your video now the solar panels are back in the plan.Thanks

[demogirlsworld]

I came across your website a year ago and could not for the life of me find where I had bookmarked it. 3 days of searching and I have found your website AND YT channel. While I am only setting up fans for my greenhouse, your website was the knowledge I needed that made sense to me!

[rpvugku]

this helped alot.

my first setup for garage I bought two power queen 100amp 12volt batteries, renogy 700watt inverter, lion energy savanna solar charge controller and three lion energy 12volt 100 watt panels.
subscribed.

[MichelleCameron]

Many thanks for this easy explanation. DIY van conversions made easy 😁

[operry]

Ok 100watt solar is done. How and where to add fuses/breaker to it, at what amp. I love your explanations i will follow you and build one🎉keep them coming

[couerleroi]

You're the best!! First time I ever understood, the process

[letsdiscoverflorida]

I'm new to solar technology and I found this video to be really helpful even though I've already installed my first solar panel system. What a great orator!

[POW]

After watching this clip, I am confident that I can do this!
🙏 Thanks

[VikkiG]

Thank you. Extra thanks for warning about the sparks, I would have thought something had gone wrong, so a big thumbs up 👍 😀

[Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Good beginner video, I tried to make a little short one for a couple friends but it wasn't too clear. Going to send them over to you.

[brianjessen]

Great video! Perfect explanation for a newbie like me. I feel confident adding an inverter to my toyhauler now.

[freemanedeh]

I would always recommend connecting the negative terminals first to avoid sparks.

[NicolaMs]

great video for beginners, but one thing I would have donen though is that if both cables were black I would have put a little red tape on one to indicate that this is the positive cable, so NOT to confuse the 2 later on

[KONGNOyoutube]

Thank you very much for sharing this very informative very easy to follow and clear tutorial about how to set up a solar panel home energy supply I look forward to seeing more of your videos like this one