Tehama County 10kW Ground Mount

Farm - December 2017

Total offset of rural ranch house PG&E bill

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$4,000

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$27,300

Return on Investment

14.7%

Property

Type:: Farm
Address:: Flournoy, CA 96029
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: December 2017
Size of System:: 10.2 kW
Monitor performance:: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/pv/public_systems/SErm1358456/overview?
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $39,000
Value of Tax Credits:: $11,700
Net Cost of System:: $27,300
Annual Savings:: $4,000
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Enphase Energy; SolarWorld; IronRidge
Installers:: North State Solar Energy

What You Need to Know

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

All electric house (HVAC, hot water, cooking) for maximum solar energy offset

Experience with Installer:

We had North State Solar Energy install a free standing 36 panel 10kW solar array for our vacation home, a rural ranch house in Tehama County. The new system eliminates our PG&E bill, totally offsetting our yearly power consumption from our well pump and swimming pool. North State designed the system, completed engineering and handled all County permits and fees. We were really impressed with the structural supports installed, with drilled piers that ensured long term stability and heavy-duty steel supports. Their electrician also did very nice work, integrating the conduit, wiring, and boxes in a seamless and clean professional install. A few months in, the system is cranking out the power. We really enjoy real-time monitoring to keep track of system performance. We compare this against our smart meter to see the PG&E credits versus our usage on the weekends. We’d recommend North State to anyone looking for a professional and easy solar installation.

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