DIY Solar Support · Independent consulting

Build it yourself,
but not alone.

Take a hands-on role in your solar project—with someone on your side for the decisions that matter.

You don’t have to do everything yourself to save money. You can research equipment, compare quotes and manage your project while hiring qualified professionals for the parts that need their skills.

Solar Advocates helps you weigh the options, understand the process and ask better questions before you commit to equipment or contractors.

Certified Enphase Installer · Energy-sector operations experience

Planning a DIY solar project? Get expert guidance.

This button opens our existing $199 proposal-review service: one proposal, a one-page assessment and a 30-minute phone Q&A. DIY planning, design and equipment review, and ongoing project guidance are quoted separately.

Ask about DIY project support →

Choose the help you need

Three ways to move your project forward.

01 · Get oriented

Initial planning consultation

Turn an idea into a practical starting point.

  • Discuss your goals, budget, electric usage and project stage.
  • Explore DIY, contractor-assisted and fully installed approaches.
  • Identify information to gather and the next decisions to make.

Priced by scope.
Agreed before work begins.

02 · Check your choices

Design & equipment review

Get a second set of eyes before you buy.

  • Review proposed panels, inverters, batteries and equipment choices.
  • Discuss system sizing assumptions, compatibility questions and expansion goals.
  • Compare equipment quotes and flag missing scope or questions for your designer and suppliers.

Quoted for your project.
Consulting review; no stamped engineering plans.

03 · Stay supported

Ongoing project guidance

Have a sounding board as your project takes shape.

  • Work through decisions at agreed project milestones.
  • Organize questions for contractors, your permitting office and your utility.
  • Review changing quotes, paperwork needs and next steps.

Custom scope and pricing.
Meeting frequency and deliverables agreed upfront.

From first questions to next steps

Support for the details that can feel overwhelming.

Equipment & pricing

Understand the tradeoffs between equipment options, compare what quotes actually include and identify questions about warranties, compatibility and long-term support.

Design decisions

Talk through your energy goals, proposed system size, layout considerations, storage and future needs. Identify where a qualified designer or engineer needs to take the lead.

Permits & utility coordination

Get help organizing the process, documents and questions for your local permitting office and utility. Confirm their requirements before purchasing equipment or starting work.

Incentives & SRECs

Identify programs to investigate, eligibility questions, documentation and deadlines to confirm with program administrators. For New Jersey certificate reporting and payment issues, explore NJ SREC Help.

You can be the project owner without doing every job.

A contractor-assisted approach may let you handle research, purchasing or coordination while qualified professionals handle engineering, roofing and electrical work. We’ll help you compare the responsibilities, total costs and support included in each approach.

Our role is consulting and project guidance. DIY support does not include installation, electrical work, stamped engineering, permit approval or utility authorization. Those services and approvals come from the appropriately qualified professionals and authorities for your project.

Bring your questions. We’ll help you find your next step.

Tell us where your project is located, what stage you’re at, what you want to handle yourself and where you’d like support. Share any equipment lists, drawings or quotes you already have.

Request DIY support pricing

Already have an installer proposal? Our $199 independent proposal review includes a one-page assessment and a 30-minute phone Q&A. DIY project support is a separate service.