48x LG450, SolarEdge, Generator
100%
or more of electricity
Property
- Owner:
- Sunshine Renewable Solutions
- Type:
- Farm
- Address:
- 436 Pope Bend South, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
- Size:
- 3,200 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of electricity
- Designations:
- Zero net energy
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- March 2022
- Size of System:
- 21.6 kW
- Monitor performance:
- https://monitoringpublic.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/site/public?name=20kWh_Ground_Cedar_Creek_TX#/dashboard
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $78,700
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $20,420
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Cash Purchase order/
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- SolarEdge Technologies
- Installers:
- Sunshine Renewable Solutions
What You Need to Know
Description:
20KWh Ground Mount Solar. 48 - 450 LG Solar and Generator
Other Benefits:
11kWh Generator
Maintenance Requirements:
Special Solar Cleaning Solution to clean panels of pollen. Ground is better since I can do it without a ladder.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Able to sustain 100% of expected yearly usage. No other install I have found has been done to such a great detail to ensure the best solar collection.
My Motivation:
1 - to be Utility Resilient in the face of issues and outages. 2 - control what I spend on energy 3 - to benefit the environment 4 - to increase the value of my house etc.
Advice:
Do not go with the cheapest panels. Based on Texas sun, every solar panel will have degraded temperature based on heat coefficient from March to October. Type 1 Panels are a must.
Additional Notes:
Groundmount needs to be verified onsite for sun collection. Location and direction can reduce collection by over have
Open House Info:
System can be viewed from the street. They are behind the Red Chicken coop at the rear of the property. Placement on system is based on best solar collection within property and utility easements.
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