$1,050
25% to 49%
of electricity
$4,200
25%
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Attractive, detached solar pergola to be enjoyed for picnics and power generation for years.
$1,050
25% to 49%
of electricity
$4,200
25%
Property
- Owner:
- Scott Brant
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 304 OAK HILL DR, FRIEDENS, PA 15541
- Size:
- 3,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 25% to 49% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- September 2017
- Size of System:
- 5.8 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $6,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $1,800
- Net Cost of System:
- $4,200
- Annual Savings:
- $1,050
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
What You Need to Know
Description:
I constructed a 26' x 16' free-standing pergola out of pressure treated lumber to support the 24 Jinko 255 watt panels. Each panel is connected to a SMA SB-240 microinverter. The panels are inclined at 20 degrees and facing approximately 200 degrees. I attached the panels to painted steel unistrut channel.
Other Benefits:
In the following years, I will install a paver stone patio beneath the pergola and plan to plant wisteria or some other type of climbing vines to enjoy the beauty of the space. I anticipate placing a picnic table and other patio furniture underneath it to provide comfortable seating areas.
Maintenance Requirements:
None yet
My Motivation:
1 - Address increasing electricity costs; 2 - Reduce overall environmental impact; 3 - Provide attractive, usable space
Advice:
As a P.E., I may certainly have unique knowledge and skills that allowed me to do this as a DIY project. That said, I don't believe that designing and constructing a similar system is out of the capabilities of many handy, motivated, and experienced DIY'ers.
Open House Info:
Contact me if anybody would ever like to come view my system. I would be honored to show it off.
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