Garage Solar
DIY energy independence
for Oregon homeowners
The complete guide to building standalone solar systems — the law, the code, the shopping list, the build. All free. No sales pitch.
$500–$3K Material cost for a complete system
3–6 yr Payback period at Portland-area rates
100% Works when the grid goes down
Why Garage Solar?
Professional solar installs cost $30–50K and tie you to the grid. Balcony solar saves a few bucks a month but gives you zero resilience. Garage Solar sits in between — you build a standalone system on your own property, with your own hands, for a fraction of the cost. Oregon's laws make this uniquely possible.
This site gives you everything you need: the legal framework, the technical knowledge, the shopping lists, and the step-by-step build guides. The information is free. If you want a second set of eyes or hands-on help, that's available too.