75% to 99%
of electricity
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75% to 99%
of electricity
Property
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 118 Ross Road, Lansing, NY 14882
- Size:
- 1,850 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- January 2009
- Size of System:
- 7.2 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
What You Need to Know
Other Benefits:
Security during area power outages
Maintenance Requirements:
None
My Motivation:
Always a dream to live off-grid to benefit the environment & model for others the reality that a family of 6 can live with modern appliances & lifestyle without use of fossil fuels for ongoing operations. (We consider woodlot management renewable.)
Advice:
While technologies are amazing, basic frontier resilience is needed to tackle challenges. This requires a support system of friends, suppliers who can troubleshoot when systems need improving.
Additional Notes:
In the US north-east, be prepared to shovel off panels after snowfalls so electricity can be generated when sun is out!
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