$3,315
75% to 99%
of electricity
$54,000
6.1%
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We have 17kW of solar on the home, it has allowed us to convert more and more of our home to electric. We aren't the largest home but we use a lot of power and wanted to offset as much as we could with solar.
$3,315
75% to 99%
of electricity
$54,000
6.1%
Property
- Owner:
- Kelly
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- Linden, MI 48451
- Size:
- 1,500 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 75% to 99% of electricity
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- November 2009
- Size of System:
- 17 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $76,500
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $22,950
- Net Cost of System:
- $54,000
- Annual Savings:
- $3,315
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
What You Need to Know
Description:
17,000 watts covering the home, pergola and garage.
Other Benefits:
Allows us to power the heat pump for our pool.
Maintenance Requirements:
Very little maintenance. We have an older battery system that requires us to fill the batteries from time to time.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Heat pump for the pool versus gas heater, insulation, LED lighting, occupancy sensors, induction stove and aux. electric heaters.
My Motivation:
I am an early adopter, wanted to see how it worked so we kept adding and adding until we got to 17kw.
Advice:
Don't go too big, the utility has changed the programs and the benefit of trying to hit 100% of your bill is very difficult. Be happy hitting 60-80% of your bill, erase the higher cost electric and pay for the cheaper stuff.
Experience with Installer:
Crews were great.
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