Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$5,000
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Net Investment
$60,000
Return on Investment
16.7%
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40% increased output of a photovoltaic system due to solar trackers
Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$5,000
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Net Investment
$60,000
Return on Investment
16.7%
Property
- Owner:
- Dag & Sharon Olsen
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 144 Houghton road, Princeton, MA 01541
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- January 2012
- Size of System:
- 12 kW
- Monitor performance:
- http://www.allearthrenewables.com/energy-production-report/detail/1257#view=yearly&date=2012-01-01
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $84,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $25,000
- Net Cost of System:
- $60,000
- Annual Savings:
- $5,000
- Annual Revenue:
- $5,000
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
What You Need to Know
Description:
Utilizing open space for solar tracing vs. fixed roof install resulting in much higher efficiency in the 30-40% range. Installed two 6kW tracer systems with the ground work done for 2 more.
Maintenance Requirements:
None
My Motivation:
Better ROI than fixed installs.
Experience with Installer:
Good turn key project.
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