St. Peter's 34.04 kW photovoltaic system, East Harwich, MA

House of Worship - September 2011

According to the MASS CEC, this is one of the most efficient PV systems in the area, producing in the top 1% of comparable systems. It has produced 46,250 kWh in 2012!

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$7,265

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$166,733

Return on Investment

9.6%

Property

Owner:: St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Type:: House of Worship
Address:: 310 Route 137, East Harwich, MA 02645
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity
Event Participation:: NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: September 2011
Size of System:: 34.04 kW
Monitor performance:: https://www.sunpowermonitor.com/residential/kiosk.aspx?id=5ec9f5ed-127c-42e9-a76f-cd9670844414
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $166,733
Net Cost of System:: $166,733
Annual Savings:: $7,265
Annual Revenue:: $8,800
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: SunPower; SMA America
Installers:: Clean Energy Design, LLC

What You Need to Know

Description:

This 34.04 kW photovoltaic system consists of 148 Sunpower 230 watt photovoltaic modules mounted in 2 separate arrays, one on the southwest and one on the southeast roof of the church, and 4 SUNNYBOY 8000 inverters mounted by the electrical panel. The system has generated 46,250 kWh in 2012!

Other Benefits:

In addition to the financial and environmental benefits, setting an example of good stewardship for other congregations and members of the community is our mission. Our system produces over 100% of our consumption and we have enjoyed substantial income to offset the original cost of the system since 2011!

Maintenance Requirements:

None

My Motivation:

We wanted to benefit the environment and set an example of good stewardship for the community. Net zero our electric bill and find a wise investment for the future of our congregation.

Advice:

For a congregation, generally, it is much less complicated to finance a system through an endowment, grant or mortgage.

Experience with Installer:

The experience was extremely positive. CED was very helpful in assisting us in exploring a number of financing options and educating our congregation about the system production, SREC"s, maintenance and warranties. The crew was professional and installed a robust, highly productive system.

Open House Info:

Tour hours from 9-1 on Saturday October 5th.

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