Case Study – Home Solar Panel Installation

Residential - July 2011

County Club Home Owners Go SOLAR In Cumming, GA

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$1,270

Energy Needs Met

50% to 74%

of electricity

Net Investment

$7,800

Return on Investment

16.3%

Property

Owner:: Solar Energy USA
Type:: Residential
Address:: Cumming, GA 30040
Size:: 8,100 sq ft
Energy need met:: 50% to 74% of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: July 2011
Size of System:: 7.05 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $30,000
Value of Rebates:: $2,700
Value of Tax Credits:: $19,500
Net Cost of System:: $7,800
Annual Savings:: $1,270
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase
Additional Financial Notes:: Increased home value.

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Enphase Energy; Sharp Solar
Installers:: Solar Energy USA
Energy Auditors:: Solar Energy USA

What You Need to Know

Description:

The 7.05kW PV array was installed in mid-July of 2011. One year after their solar installation Vince and his wife saw their average power bill decrease by approximately 55%. In April of 2013 their bill was 72% lower than April of 2011 thanks to their rooftop solar panels! On top of monthly energy savings the Cumming, GA homeowners were able to take advantage of state and federal tax credits covering 65% of total cost, as well as a utility rebate from local power provider Sawnee EMC covering an additional $2,100 dollars.

Additional Notes:

A knowledgeable Solar Energy USA energy consultant was able to professionally advise a solar panel system that would address all of the above challenges. We educated the HOA board members about solar technology, answering questions about steps involved with installation, appearance of panels, and system care and maintenance over time. We were glad to show them how solar adds value to both a home and a community, as well as help them rewrite their bylaws to allow solar to be installed in an elegant fashion. A 30 panel array using black framed solar panels and skirting was designed to be installed to maximize the south-facing roof space above the garage area of the home.

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