Tom Bradley

Tom Bradley

DIY Solar Specialist

DIY Solar & Homeowner Installation

Tom Bradley designed and installed DIY solar for his own home and has helped other homeowners do the same. He writes for the hands-on owner who wants the wiring, permitting, and system-sizing details, not a sales pitch. At Solar Home Planner he covers DIY solar, permits, and homeowner installation.

Articles by Tom Bradley

Bidirectional EV Charging With Solar: Power Your Home Both Ways

9 min read

SolarEdge Nexis Just Launched in the US: What Homeowners Should Know

6 min read

20% Power Loss? Why Solar Panels Stop Producing

10 min read

North Facing Solar Panels: How Much Power Do They Generate?

8 min read

The Coming Ban on Chinese Solar Inverters: What Home Buyers Should Know

6 min read

Stop Solar Panel Hot Spots Before They Kill Efficiency

8 min read

How Solar Garden Subscriptions Work For You

8 min read

Going Solar Without the 30% Tax Credit: What It Actually Costs Now

7 min read

Local vs National Solar: Which Installer Fits Your Home

7 min read

Time-Of-Use Rates: The Hidden Solar And EV Advantage

7 min read

Solar Leases and PPAs Are Now the Default: What Homeowners Need to Know

7 min read

Top Solar Inverter Brands That Maximize Your System's Output

9 min read