70-unit Brooklyn co-op keeps costs low with a beautiful rooftop PV array.

Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$13,080
Energy Needs Met
25% to 49%
of electricity
Net Investment
$25,887
Return on Investment
50.5%
Property
- Owner:
- Sun Garden Homes
- Type:
- Apartment Building
- Address:
- 655 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
- Size:
- 20,000 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 25% to 49% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- December 2012
- Size of System:
- 49.5 kW
- Monitor performance:
- https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/Dcjx149022
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $266,896
- Value of Rebates:
- $74,250
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $166,760
- Net Cost of System:
- $25,887
- Annual Savings:
- $13,080
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
What You Need to Know
Maintenance Requirements:
System requires periodic inspection, snow-clearing in certain situations, and annual washing.
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