Solar Electric New Road

Single-Family Residence - January 2011

Off-Grid solar house, with many other green features.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$1,500

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Energy Needs Met

25%

or less of hot water

Net Investment

$33,640

Return on Investment

4.5%

Property

Owner:: Malik Haig
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 36 New Road, Meredith, NH 03253
Size:: 2,300 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity; 25% or less of hot water
Designations:: Zero net energy
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host; NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2011
Size of System:: 4850 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity; To heat hot water

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $54,485
Value of Rebates:: $4,500
Value of Tax Credits:: $16,345
Net Cost of System:: $33,640
Annual Savings:: $1,500

Professionals & Suppliers

Installers:: Tim Golden
Financing:: Self
Builders:: Malik Haig/Snow Dragon Mountain Builders

What You Need to Know

Description:

Two levels of panels, one oriented for best year round performance, one for best winter performance

Other Benefits:

Diverter leads excess electricity in summer into 1400 gallon hot tank for radiant underfloor heating bonus

Maintenance Requirements:

3 month

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

Green house - see other listings

My Motivation:

To live sustainably and comfortably, needing zero input from off the land

Advice:

Ask questions. It has been worth the experience

Experience with Installer:

Co-installed with Tim Golden. Went very well.

Open House Info:

9am-3pm on Saturday, October 13th, 2012. Parking in driveway.

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