739 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 24 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (68%).
r/SolarDIY Traffic & Engagement r/SolarDIY Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/SolarDIY Most Active Times When r/SolarDIY Is Most Active
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r/SolarDIY Flair Performance r/SolarDIY Flair Performance
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r/SolarDIY Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/SolarDIY
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| solar | 288 (39.0%) | 14 | 12 |
| battery | 90 (12.2%) | 18 | 12 |
| panels | 75 (10.2%) | 14 | 15 |
| inverter | 66 (8.9%) | 5 | 10 |
| grid | 56 (7.6%) | 19 | 14 |
| panel | 55 (7.4%) | 7 | 7 |
| system | 53 (7.2%) | 13 | 14 |
| setup | 44 (6.0%) | 5 | 9 |
| power | 39 (5.3%) | 9 | 14 |
| diy | 36 (4.9%) | 22 | 19 |
r/SolarDIY Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/SolarDIY
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 4 |
| clearraysolar.com | 3 | 1 |
r/SolarDIY Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/SolarDIY
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
My 1000 watt plug in balcony solar generated $400 in electricity this last year!
Wanna See something scary? Battery room I came across as a professional installer.
Battery rack for odd grid cabin
How I'm (already) saving £20/month with plug-in solar in the UK!
Welp, that's why I couldn't charge the battery array
DYI 1200 WATT PLUG AND PLAY BALCONY SOLAR UNDER 1K
Using Custom Solar as a Range Extender for my Tesla
Why is it so hard to just buy a few solar panels at a reasonable price?
Alaska 3.6 KW DIY Solar Summer Update
Reuters: US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My 1000 watt plug in balcony solar generated $400 in electricity this last year! | 589 | 47 | image | Jul 26 |
| Wanna See something scary? Battery room I came across as a professional installer. | 542 | 98 | image | Jul 2 |
| Battery rack for odd grid cabin | 424 | 66 | image | Jul 19 |
| How I'm (already) saving £20/month with plug-in solar in the UK! | 365 | 41 | image | Jul 3 |
| Welp, that's why I couldn't charge the battery array | 290 | 44 | image | Jun 30 |
| DYI 1200 WATT PLUG AND PLAY BALCONY SOLAR UNDER 1K | 271 | 70 | image | Jul 13 |
| Using Custom Solar as a Range Extender for my Tesla | 240 | 60 | image | Jul 4 |
| Why is it so hard to just buy a few solar panels at a reasonable price? | 222 | 139 | text | Jul 20 |
| Alaska 3.6 KW DIY Solar Summer Update | 201 | 33 | image | Jul 28 |
| Reuters: US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say. | 175 | 48 | link | Jul 2 |
r/SolarDIY Audience Overlap r/SolarDIY Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/SolarDIY FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/SolarDIY
What's the best time to post on r/SolarDIY?
Based on posting volume, r/SolarDIY is most active on Mondays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/SolarDIY?
r/SolarDIY averages 24 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/SolarDIY get?
Posts on r/SolarDIY average about 13 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/SolarDIY get most?
On r/SolarDIY, most posts are text posts (68%)