Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,600
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Net Investment
$38,500
Return on Investment
17.1%
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Our 12 kW solar array provides for 90% of all our energy needs, including transportation!
Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,600
Energy Needs Met
75% to 99%
of electricity
Net Investment
$38,500
Return on Investment
17.1%
Property
- Owner:
- Tyrel & Trish Haveman
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 2892 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- October 2013
- Size of System:
- 12.225 kW
- Monitor performance:
- http://haveman.solar/
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $55,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $16,500
- Net Cost of System:
- $38,500
- Annual Savings:
- $1,600
- Annual Revenue:
- $5,000
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
- Additional Financial Notes:
- State incentives provide $5,000 in revenue through 2020.
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Western Solar Inc.
- Financing:
- Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union
What You Need to Know
Description:
Our ground-mounted system was installed in two phases, first in October 2013, and the second in March 2014. The first half consists of 24 itek Energy 250-watt panels with Enphase M215 inverters. The second half consists of 24 itek Energy 255-watt panels with Enphase M250 inverters.
Maintenance Requirements:
No maintenance required.
My Motivation:
We really wanted to save money and provide for all of our own energy needs.
Experience with Installer:
Our installer was outstanding and we would definitely return to them if we had a need for more solar panels!
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