25% to 49%
of electricity
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Attractive solar PV installation on historic Southern home.
25% to 49%
of electricity
Property
- Owner:
- Mr Brown
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 2136 Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115
- Size:
- 3,500 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 25% to 49% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- April 2018
- Size of System:
- 6.5 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Solar Alternatives Inc.
- Financing:
- EnerBank USA
What You Need to Know
Description:
Mr Brown opted for a high-powered solar system with a unique backup power feature. The SMA inverter provides limited backup power through one outlet in the home during an outage. His system provides year-round savings and daytime backup power during outages.
Other Benefits:
Daytime backup power during outages.
Maintenance Requirements:
Panel cleanings and connection checks every two years are recommended, along with annual checks of the backup power outlet before storm season.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Mr Brown chose the optional portable battery pack to provide limited energy storage during grid outages. This unit works in conjunction with the backup outlet.
My Motivation:
Energy savings and partial backup power. This is a region prone to storms; backup power access is critical.
Advice:
Wish I would have done this a year or two earlier instead of delaying.
Experience with Installer:
Quick and efficient. Lots of safety gear. The electrical system was a challenge since it's an old house, but they powered through.
Additional Notes:
It's been a challenge to keep the monitoring online at my house, but that's a network issue that I don't hold the installers responsible for.
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