Solar PV Garden Shed

Single-Family Residence - January 2012

Great new garden shed with 3.38kWh solar on roof

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$630

Energy Needs Met

50% to 74%

of electricity

Net Investment

$16,008

Return on Investment

9.4%

Property

Owner:: M. A. & Alan Swedlund
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 542 River Rd., Deerfield, MA 01342
Size:: 192 sq ft
Energy need met:: 50% to 74% of electricity
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host; NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2012
Size of System:: 3.38 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $22,539
Value of Rebates:: $2,531
Value of Tax Credits:: $4,000
Net Cost of System:: $16,008
Annual Savings:: $630
Annual Revenue:: $875
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Panasonic
Installers:: PV Squared Solar
Financing:: None
Builders:: Lamore Lumber Deerfield MA

What You Need to Know

Description:

We installed 18 panels on our roof in 2007. After the additional 15 panels of this project we now produce more energy than we use plus we have a wonderful new garden shed!

Maintenance Requirements:

none

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

local lumber was used in the construction of the shed and the south facing windows create passive heat and a great place to harden off plants

My Motivation:

#1 we loved our first system #2 benefit to the environment #3 no electricity bill! They owe us $$$

Advice:

none

Experience with Installer:

PV Squared installed both our systems and we had a great experience both times. They are a local, cooperatively owned company and they provided us with good information and advice.

Open House Info:

October 13 2012 from 10-3 park in driveway

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