Workers installing the panel mounting rails on the roof.
|
AES had a competitive quote, was a smaller local company.
Dave easily discussed design considerations directly with Brian the president
and designer. That's Brian on the roof looking over the final
mechanical adjustments. AES
website |
I
Installing the East panels
|
I
Installing the South panels.
All DC wiring went through the attic in conduit. |
Electrician Paul installing the exterior disconnect and separate meter.
|
6000 Watt Inverter Installation on interior garage wall
|
East array (12) 310 Watt panels
Canadian Solar
|
South array (8) 310 Watt panels |
Dave had to decide if he wanted to heat the pool water with the sun
(the panel on the left) or generate electricity from the sun (the
panel on the right and another panel on the other side).
He got both!
|
Everything in the garage ready to go. Install took most of one day. |
2014 home power use chart
This 6.2kW system is expected to generate 1000 kWh/month. Note the
1000 kWh line.
The house first uses what the panels generate (Important: The pool
pump which
has
to run 8 hr/365 will now run for "free") Any extra power is bought back
by the electric co.
|
Return to
Maricopa Vacation Home
2/9/15 |
|