r/solarpanels is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses solar panels, solar, panels, installation, and solar panel.
r/solarpanels is a community for planning, buying, installing, and maintaining solar PV. Get help comparing quotes, sizing systems, choosing inverters/batteries, troubleshooting performance, and sharing real-world installs—home, RV, off-grid, and commercial. DIY welcome; be safe and follow local codes.
Popular Themes in r/solarpanels
#1
Advice Requests
: "Need advice on how many batteries and panels for running fans."
37 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Installer went out of business"
13 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best solar panels? Any experience with project solar
"
12 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Solar Panels Phoenix AZ
Is there anyone or two people in the Phoenix Metro area interested in doing a group buy on a pallet of panels. I need 10 but do not want to $300-$500 in shipping fees, pallet has free shipping now?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/solarpanels
#1
Solar Panels
: "Solar Panels"
80 posts
#2
Solar
: "Solar Panels Phoenix AZ
Is there anyone or two people in the Phoenix Metro area interested in doing a group buy on a pallet of panels. I need 10 but do not want to $300-$500 in shipping fees, pallet has free shipping now?"
72 posts
#3
Panels
: "Trying to add Panels to my existing Panels, was told I can’t"
38 posts
#4
Installation
: "Solar panels removal and reInstallation for a new roof"
32 posts
#5
Solar Panel
: "Best Solar Panels? Any experience with project solar
"
25 posts
#6
Power
: "Powering small devices in my house with easy setup"
13 posts
#7
Battery
: "Storage Battery: Yes or No?"
12 posts
#8
Advice
: "Considering solar panels for multi-family house in NYC. Any Advice?"
10 posts
#9
Roof
: "Panels installed in a 14 year old Roof"
9 posts
#10
Efficiency
: "How are these panels reporting their capacity? There are a bunch of other panels sold in aliexpress that claim 1000W, 2000W and these 3000W. Is this before the Efficiency of 21%? Dishonest claim or Scam? Link to product in comments. "
8 posts
Flair Used in r/solarpanels
#1
🏠 Installation
: "Optimisers worth it or not?"
1 post
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+830 members(14.7%)
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Last updated: June 17, 2026