75% to 99%
of electricity
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Oct. 3, 2015 - One of four homes on the self-guided Pedernales Electric /Texas Solar Energy Society Hill Country Solar Tour
75% to 99%
of electricity
Property
- Owner:
- Robert McCombs
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 236 Norcia Loop, Liberty Hill , TX 78642
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
- Event Participation:
- ASES National Solar Tour 2015 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- March 2015
- Size of System:
- 8.4 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Longhorn Solar Corporation
What You Need to Know
Description:
Roof mounted solar array
My Motivation:
Energy prices have gotten out of hand and I wanted to be able to control the cost. I also wanted to do a little to help conserve our natural resources. I attended a previous Hill Country Solar Tour for information.
Advice:
A street facing installation on our home is the most effective position for producing power. The HOA/developer opposed this, but the law in Texas has been amended to prevent developers from restricting solar installations that are most efficient in that position. I took the new law to the developer/HOA and my solar panels proudly face the street. I researched panels, got quotes from two installers and calculated the size of the PV array that would work for our home.
Open House Info:
October 3, 2015 10:00am-2:00pm. The Hill Country Solar Tour starts at the Liberty Hill PEC office with a solar installer fair, presentations on PEC solar initiatives and activities for the kids. Join us! Open to all, not just PEC members. Learn more at the link below.
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