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

Best Solar Monitoring Systems for Off-Grid Living

8 min read

Power Optimizers Worth the Cost: $1,500-$3,200 Analysis

7 min read

Solar Permits by State: Requirements & Process

8 min read

Florida Solar Is Booming While the Rest of the US Slumps

7 min read

Free Solar System Design Software: Save $5,000+ on Planning

9 min read

Do Solar Panels Work in Snow? What Happens to Output

8 min read

Home Batteries Are Booming While Solar Stalls: What It Means for You

7 min read

Solar Easement Laws: Protection in 38 States

8 min read

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