Initial Solar electric installation
25% to 49%
of electricity
$25,300
Property
- Owner:
- Phillip and Tammar Geil
- Type:
- Other
- Address:
- 2060B County Road 125E, Mahomet, IL 61853
- Size:
- 3,600 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 25% to 49% of electricity
- Event Participation:
- ASES National Solar Tour 2015 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- August 2007
- Size of System:
- 8 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $39,500
- Value of Rebates:
- $11,600
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $3,600
- Net Cost of System:
- $25,300
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Annual production 10-11,000 kWh
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Panels and Inverters from Sun Electronics, Miami
- Installers:
- Self
- Architects:
- Self
- Builders:
- Self
What You Need to Know
Description:
Evergreen blemished 180 (40) and 190 W (4) panels; 3 Xantrex refurbished 3,3 kW inverters.
Maintenance Requirements:
Essentially none. One panel has shorted and been replaced; its inverter was replaced with Enphase microinverters in 2014
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Tilt adjusted 4 times per yer
Advice:
Is ground installed permitting easy maintenance and tilting; suggested if site permits
Experience with Installer:
Self installed.
Open House Info:
During Illinois Solar Tour 1st Saturday in October; other time by appointment
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