Finally, a man who doesn't have to say scientific terms to explain a difficult process. This guy is a genius.

This panel can put out close to 100 watts kzfaq.infoUgkxOqI2yqX0XVrhR2BMJciTWrHJpG8FhJyg when positioned in the appropriate southernly direction, tilted to the optimal angle for your latitude/date, and connected to a higher capacity device than a 500. The built in kickstand angle is a fixed at 50 degrees. Up to 20% more power can be output by selecting the actual date and latitude optimal angle.The 500 will only input 3.5A maximum at 18 volts for 63 watts. Some of the excess power from the panel can be fed into a USB battery bank, charged directly from the panel while also charging a 500. This will allow you to harvest as much as 63 + 15 = 78 watts.If this panel is used to charge a larger device, such as the power station, then its full output potential can be realized.

When I come to YT looking for help, this is the kind of video I want to see. Thank you so much!

After all the time I spent searching through KZfaq for someone to explain this process to me, eventually this young man has made it so easy. A big well-done!!

I have watched many videos on installing solar panels and I've always been just as confused at the end as I was in the beginning. But, for some reason after watching your demonstration video, I think I finally get it. You kept it simple, step by step, explaining it simply so I could understand it. Thank you very much.

You made this easy enough for me to understand. You're a great teacher, thank you!!! It's the first time I understand😃

Excellent production quality, too! Family guys like me really like to hear people talking in the background. It makes it feel real and it’s not some annoying music track. Well done!

The most elementary explanation I've heard to date. Thank you for making this soooooo simple to understand.

Perfect example of how a 'How-to' video should be presented. Thank you.

This 11 minute video saved me hours of googling, thank you SO much. This is the only video that I understood and explained basic safety, all I need to know is how to calculate how much power I need and I also don’t know how to customize these parts to my needs but this was a very helpful start.

There's a billion KZfaq videos about how to setup a basic solar system, this is bar far the best, straightforward one I've come across. No technical terms, no rambling on with fancy charts or diagrams. Just straight up, this is how to do it.

Thank you VERY much for this. Simple, concise and perfect for a solar newbie.

Thank you for explaining this in simple terms. Just watched a few videos prior to this & was completely stressing myself out!! 🤪 I now feel so much more confident in setting everything up.

Thanks for the simplicity. Just a note for others--- Usually with electrics the BLACK wire [ is usually the earth wire] and you take it off first and connect it last as a safety precaution.

simple short and to the point! i wish all pepole be like you❣🙏

Wow...just wow. This video...your explanations are so clear and logical. I ve had my equipment for over a year but didnt feel confident to put it together until this video. Ive watched dozens even before buying the kit. Thanks so much!!!

I don't know if you already are one, but you're good teaching. Thanks for this very simple, easy to understand video.

That was one of the clearest examples of how a solar system works thank you I'm less confused

The riddle of solar panels demystified! This is how tutorials should be. Sweet and simple. Every time l watch a solar power video tutorial l get more confused and overwhelmed by the jargin. This man is God sent! You just made another solar power seeker a believer. I'm getting my solar kit tomorrow. God bless your shoes.

superb - refreshing to hear someone speaking in such a clear easy-to-follow manner

Oh my gosh!! Thank you so much for the actual STEP BY STEP without all the tech jargon!! You made my day!!

Like many people I’ve been very hesitant to get started. This video put all of my concerns to rest. I’m now confident that I can do a full and complete assembly. Thanks so much for this simple explanation.

Very useful to the novice. Clear, and concise with great visuals.

For anyone scrolling thru KZfaq mindlessly. THIS VIDEO IS THE BEST!!! Look no further.👏👏👏👍👍👍

Nice!!!! Very simple/cut and dry. Right to the point not long and drawn out. THANK YOU!!!

I'm super happy for these straight,perfect and step by step explanations for the connections.Good job!

I want to personally thank you for putting it all simple and straight up.

Gets straight to the task at hand. Excellent video. Thank you.

You made everything so simple Thank you 🙏 some ppl will rumble there gums threw out the whole Entire video but you went straight to detail while explaining everything.

Great advice. I followed along while setting up my system and it worked as explained.

Brilliant... ty so much for the simplicity of solar.. more people need to jump on board with this man..

OMG THANK YOU !!!!!… Spent hours listening to guys who think they are landing on the moon with over the top info, Sir you deserve the Nobel peace prize for making this so simple to understand.

This is explained thoroughly, wish this dude was my teacher back in high school..

Pretty good video. In electronic connecting it’s always best practice to connect negative last or disconnect negative first. This prevents accidental short circuiting a positive connection to framework, which is typically grounded to controllers, inverters, etc.

I've watched numerous tutorials on youtube but this is the clearest, most professional and easiest to follow one I've ever seen. Extremely well explained. Thanks!

Finally someone that explains the system in layman terms. I had no idea how the whole solar thing works until this video. Thank you very much Sir, you are a legend!!👍🙏

Thank you for keeping it simple and to the point. All these other videos had me confused. I now understand how all this works.

Very good YT How To! One of the best how to videos I've ever seen. Straight, simple, to the point. You took what so many others have made so complicated into an easy to follow task. Great job. I'm saving this one!

The simplicity of this solar system explanation is amazing. Thanks alot

I thank God for you🌻everything was so much BETTER the way you explained it and SAFETY may he continue to BLESS you and keep your Family

Always connect Positive first. Ground is always second. Always disconnect negative first and positive second. It's the safest way to avoid shock or damage to any circuit.

Thank you, I really enjoyed the pace but also that you did not skip any of the finer details. 👍🏻

It's cool how you can clearly tell that you made the video right after buying this kit off Amazon and had absolutely no idea what you were doing when you started. Just goes to show how easy it is to assemble these systems

I’ve shopped and collected all the components. That’s a trip and a1/2. Now the connections, thanks so much for the great detail without the watts volts and amps.

explained in the very most simplest way thanks. much respect.

THE BEST step by step guide. extremely easy to understand and follow. Amazing job! love your channel

Now, I can go to the market, buy the kits and supply my household the needed electricity. Thank you for this amazing video.❤

BEST VIDEO EXPLANATION OF HOW TO DO. MYSELF, BECAUSE I'M A LITTLE SLOW HAD TO WATCH A FEW TIMES. HOWEVER SOMEONE WITH A TINY INCLINATION OF SOLAR SYSTEMS WOULD SURELY GET IT RIGHT AWAY. I'VE BEEN WATCHING DOZENS OF VIDEOS ON THIS SUBJECT. RESULTING IN MYSELF HAVING MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS, OR THEY ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS BUT NOT ALL MY CONCERNS. AND THE VIDEOS TAKE FOREVER AS THE PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT WHAT THEY DO FOR WORK, HOW THEY MET THEIR WIFE, THEIR DOGS NAME ETC. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. NOW I HAVE TO GO ELECTROCUTE MYSELF. GOD BLESS

First ever video that I’ve watched about solar power and this was amazing and easily understood. Thank you!

Thank you. I am very new to solar power and trying to set up some in my tiny container home. You have explained this very simply and carefully. Very appreciated . Tony . Chch, NZ

I'm not a newbie. But I like your explanations and your vids are satisfying to watch because you know what you're saying. It's like a refresher course for an old goat like me ! Cheers from Australia 🙂👍👍👍

I just wanna hook up a motion light on the outside of my shed, and so far this is the best video I've found on simply how to do it.

Amazing teaching talent. You should teach in a local University or College! Thank you very much for the knowledge Sir.

Thank You So Very Much!!! I've watched so many videos this is the 1st one that now I understand!!😊 Thanks

Seriously this is THE hands down best explanation ever of hooking up solar panels. Hurricane Ida is 5 minutes away & I think I'm missing a piece for my freaking PANEL KITS!!!!!! Anyway, this is awesome.

Thank you for the simple well founded explanation. I've got solar on my sailboat and ran across so many over technical explanations. This is perfect...thanks mate. You've helped so many of us!!

Excellent , simple and to the point

Good video. Glad you mentioned the fuse. I have two 100W solar panels on my boat, and if I was to remove the solar input wires, I always cover up the panel, (shade) so the wires are not live. ( double checked with a DVM)I also make the bare wires short to avoid the posibility of arcing during a load spike. (I have the same kind, love the built-in USB ports) because I don't like the bare wires being held by set screws. These connections are very close to one another and a broken strand could induce arcing or a short. Well dons.

The audio level switched from audible to whisper-quiet a few times. I swear I didn't fiddle with output on the laptop. Is my hearing really whacked? Despite this, an EXCELLENT instructable explained in a simple, concise way without distracting music or free-association/verbal diarreah. Thank you!

the best video I have seen on you tube to explain how the system works, many thanks.

Just Subscribed! It was great speaking with them and very nice team! I'm new to the solar panel world, and thankful that there are enthusiasts who already making it easy to understand for us! Appreciated!

I found this video several days ago, and realized it was far superior to every other video I had searched out at great length, but I hadn't saved this one! I've been on a search for it ever since and found it again. So thankful! I feel empowered now to do this myself. What a great feeling after days of searching! But I wish the RV video he mentioned were available. I bought a 5000 watt Jupiter inverter for my RV. I'm wondering if I will have need for more information with that size inverter. Will I need a resistor, as one KZfaq tutorial insisted upon. I see I will also need a fuse.

Wow finally someone who explains solar clearly. Fantastic

I learn what I needed in the first few seconds of you explaining what a solar panel does and how it work. Thanks

So glad I found this. Perfectly explained for solar newbie. Thanks a ton man.

Great video; a schematic diagram of your setup would be a useful addition to your thorough and clear video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

I have a similar setup execpt with a harbor freight solar pannel and a renogy solar charger. And God Damm, I haven't been able to drain the battery ! Even on cloudy days ! I use it to power all my kitchen lights, charge everyone's phones constantly 24/7, my steam deck, the 3 nintendo switches, ds, and even a 32' TV with an Xbox. No problems. I use a Lifepo4 battery. Crazy how it keeps a charge !

I honestly was kind of scared on how to set up a solar kit. This video was very easy and straight forward and I thank you sir.

Wonderful video! I've been hesitant to try my hand at solar because everyone else makes it sound so difficult. You've put my fears at rest. Thank you!!!!

I'm so glad I found you You're awesome You explain everything well thank you so much for sharing. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Well now I understand, not all that hard.... Im so thankful for the basic understanding.

Oh thank God! Someone to dumb this all down for me🤣 I just purchased my first solar panel kit and was completely lost as to what and why I need it!. I got it to charge a power bank. Inverters, batteries, etc oh my🤣. But now I understand and can slowly build on what I have.

¡Wow! Now I really feel educated all of the sudden. Thank you! Great video for beginners. Great job! 👍

This was straight forward and well explained. Thank you.

This is the best explanation in the whole youtube channel by far . Thank you .

thanks I just spoke with a friend who does this, and you are right on, what I spoke on the phone is now visual, thanks

Excellent instruction. Thorough and detailed. Thank you!

You are freaking Awesome! Now I can finish wiring my rig. Thanks immensely for your simple, concise instructions.

Jo, I've been watching videos and the all sounded Greek to me. Now I watch your video and it all makes sence. Thanks for a great and understandable video

Very nice explanation. Make me calm. Because I just installed my first solar panel. Thank you very much.

Great tutorial, really explained everything well.. thank you

Thank you for demonstrating how to put together a solar kit. Seriously! Some do videos 30 minutes to an hour long!!?? 😲🙄😒 May I ask, how many panels (say 100 watt) & batteries does one need? So, if I bought 4-100 watt solar panels, do I need 4 batteries? Hoping to get solar panels soon, completely been off grid for 9-10 months. Doing lots of research. Thank you for your help.

thx for your patience with making this whole tutorial felt like the information was very digestible for someone like me who not science-inclined. appreciate it hoodieman!!

I just want to thank you because thanks to you I was able to have the confidence to install my own solar! I looked at so many other videos and yeah they beat around the bush or simply over explain. I did have to 2x the video though lmao but dude you are a genius! Thank you so much and god bless! I will be supporting one way or another!

When taking the positive and negative lines out from any connection, KEEP THEM SEPARATE.. Nothing better than zap and smoke and burning yourself or your equipment. It's best to have a wire cap on the end or at least tape off the end with electrical tape.

Oh, a couple questions I had that would be helpful: what's the max distance you can run between the solar panel and controller? Also, what gauge of wire do you recommend between each of the components? Thanks!

You have inspired me to get into this thank you man!

Finally, a true step by step, thank you soooooo much

Hi, does it matter which lug gets put on first when reconnecting the controller and inverter to the battery? Can’t tell from the video but I just want to make sure I don’t mess something up for some detail like that. Lol thank you!

Good teacher, very easy to follow and uncomplicates the solar system.

Greatest teacher on earth !!!

I've watched a few of these set-up videos to get something together for my shed. This is the best, clearest explanation I've seen so far. Well done 👍

Excellent video for total newbies and such a calm voice too. Makes one absorb the instructions easier.

That's what I've been looking for man, you did a great job explaining how the system works.. super happy... Greetings all the way from Papua New Guinea

Pitched just right! I needed the language, the practical break down. Thank you thank you!

god bless you bro. i have been searching for so long how to setup solar.. you did it perfectly . thank you.

Great video man you explained everything so well that even someone who is not a technician can do it themselves.

Thank you Thank you. This is the easiest tutorial to follow for a newbie subscriber to solar paneling and saved alot of stress

This guy was great . Made my life so much easier.. and didn't confuse it with a black board full of numbers amd conversions.. great video. And saved me huge . Thank you

Simple, brilliant explanation. Thank you!!