DIY Offgrid / Grid Tied Solar Training Course for YOUR HOME

1-Day In-Person Home Solar System Design & Installation Training

Hosted by Ozark Mountain Offgrid (OMO Solar)
📍 Location: Spokane, Missouri

Ozark Mountain Offgrid is proud to offer a comprehensive 1-Day, In-Person Training Course focused specifically on helping homeowners design and understand a solar power system for their home.

This hands-on course teaches you how to take information from your existing electric bills and turn it into a properly sized, efficient solar system—whether off-grid or grid-tied.

⚠️ Please Bring:

Participants are encouraged to bring one year of electric bills so we can help you design a system tailored to your actual energy usage.

Course Overview

This course is designed to help you:

✔ Understand your home’s power consumption
✔ Design a solar system that fits your needs and budget
✔ Choose the right inverter and battery system
✔ Learn installation best practices
✔ Navigate permitting and code compliance

We walk you through every step of the sizing and design process, explaining exactly how and why decisions are made.

Expert-Led Instruction

This training is led by the Owner of Ozark Mountain Offgrid, who brings many years of real-world experience living off-grid with solar power.

You’ll learn directly from someone who has built, operated, and maintained working systems—not just studied them.

DIY Installation & Permitting Support

For homeowners and DIY installers, we cover:

• Typical residential solar installation processes

• How to source permit packs

• Understanding local code requirements

• Resources for compliant system design

• How to properly plan inspections

We provide guidance so you can confidently build a safe, legal, and reliable system.

Equipment & System Options

You’ll learn how to compare and select equipment, including:

• Inverter systems (Sol-Ark, Schneider, and more)

• Battery storage options for different applications

• Grid-tied vs. Off-grid configurations

• Hybrid system designs

We explain which products work best in different situations—and why.

What You’ll Learn

☀️ Solar Power Fundamentals

• Solar PV 101

• Solar Array Sizing

• Panel Placement & Orientation

• Mounting Options

• Array Cable Sizing

• Making MC4 Connections

• Power Production Monitoring

🔋 Energy Storage & Power Management

• MPPT Charge Controllers

• Battery Bank Sizing

• Cable Sizing Based on Load

• Making Professional Battery Cables

⚡ Inverters & System Integration

• Inverter 101

• Inverter Setup & Configuration

• Connecting Inverters to Battery Banks, Fuses, and Breaker Panels

• Using Inverters for Emergency Backup in Grid-Tied Homes

🔌 Backup Power Solutions

• Backup Generator Options

• Automatic Generator Start (Auto-Gen Start) Systems

🌬️ Additional Power Sources

• Wind Turbine Basics

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Homeowners planning solar installations

• DIY solar installers

• Off-grid and hybrid system builders

• Home backup power planners

• Anyone wanting energy independence

No prior solar experience is required.

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of the day, you will have:

✅ A customized solar system plan for your home
✅ Clear understanding of equipment options
✅ Confidence to install or manage your own system
✅ Knowledge of permitting and code compliance
✅ Practical skills you can immediately use

Why Choose Ozark Mountain Offgrid?

✔ Owner-led instruction
✔ Real-world experience
✔ Practical, homeowner-focused training
✔ Personalized system design
✔ No sales pressure—just honest education

We focus on giving you real knowledge—not just selling equipment.