Winter Solar Installation

Residential - January 2024

We are very glad to have our solar system up and running as the days get longer.

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$2,604

Net Investment

$18,979

Return on Investment

14.9%

Property

Owner:: Thomas Andrew
Type:: Residential
Address:: 171 Schulze Road, Washington, MA 01223
Size:: 1,600 sq ft

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2024
Size of System:: 8.91 kW kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity; For space heating; For air-conditioning

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $28,541
Value of Tax Credits:: $9,562
Net Cost of System:: $18,979
Annual Savings:: $2,604
Annual Revenue:: $220
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase
Additional Financial Notes:: "Annual revenue" is estimated REC for just year one.

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Enphase Inverters & Meter; REC 405 AA Pure Panels; Iron Ridge Racking
Installers:: Northeast Solar
Financing:: Self-Financing
Architects:: N/A
Builders:: N/A
Energy Auditors:: Knollwood Energy MA

What You Need to Know

Description:

SYSTEM INFO : SIZE : PANEL : INVERTER : RACKING : WARRANTY: 8.91 KW 22 x REC405 Enphase IQ8Plus-72-2-US Iron Ridge XR100 - Black 15 YEAR WORKMANSHIP / 25 YEAR INVERTER / 25 YEAR PANEL

Other Benefits:

Maximum sun exposure.

Maintenance Requirements:

Brand new system.

My Motivation:

First and foremost, we wanted to have a more sustainable way to generate power for our home. Secondly, we wanted to reduce the cost of what we pay for energy. We are also hoping to donate some of our solar credits if, after a year, we determine that we have more than enough power for our home.

Advice:

Take advantage of the free, professional, helpful services that EnergySage offers. Consider strongly buying or financing your own system (vs. leasing solar panels). Consider going with a reputable local installer!

Experience with Installer:

Professional, helpful advice from our local installer and great communication. Plus, they were able to install 22 solar panels on a third story roof in the Berkshires in January!

Additional Notes:

Despite some snow and ice on our roof during the installation process, our local installer--Northeast Solar of Hatfield, MA--did great work, completing the installation by Jan. 31, 2024.

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