Micro-inverters on my garage

Single-Family Residence - July 2019

The Enphase micro inverters make the install very simple and clean. I did all the paperwork with Utility company myself, the Installers didn't do it right and I also designed the second part of the install. That is why I got installers so I could avoid the paperwork but Its not that hard just takes awhile. When you order parts from a solar company they will do the engineered drawing for you. Waiting to see results but all the graphs show my electricity almost completely paid for.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$1,200

Energy Needs Met

75% to 99%

of electricity

Net Investment

$8,400

Return on Investment

14.3%

Property

Owner:: Real Estate Geeks
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 2917 Condit St, Highland, 21 46322
Size:: 1,750 sq ft
Energy need met:: 75% to 99% of electricity
Event Participation:: ASES National Solar Tour 2015 Host

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: July 2019
Size of System:: 5.4 kW
Monitor performance:: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/pv/public_systems/5Fkk1515104/overview?preview=1
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $12,000
Value of Rebates:: $3,600
Net Cost of System:: $8,400
Annual Savings:: $1,200
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Tendem Solar

What You Need to Know

Description:

2 arrays, did in 2 phases. 2400 watts then added another 3000.

Other Benefits:

pays for charging my electric car nothing visible from road.

Maintenance Requirements:

snow removal if you want winter energy

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

electric car, n

My Motivation:

losing fed tax credit

Experience with Installer:

not very good, they didnt return emails/calls, too expensive. People i finally used didnt do work to my standards. I will redo some of it myself

Additional Notes:

When my bill didnt go down, It went up, I found out the installers didnt get electric company approval to turn on. They didnt contact nipsco for the meter to be replaced so i was charge to have my system on.

Open House Info:

interested but need more info

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