by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
This client would later add a larger array on the west-facing roof.
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
By this time, we began to suspect that fixed pole mount arrays were preferable to the trackers. This system was utilizing Shell 175 watt pv modules. Shell Solar was a division of the global oil company jointly producing pv modules with Solar World and would...
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
This was the first project completed by Power Trip Energy once Steve joined the company, we incorporated, and became electrical contractors. This was also our first installation utilizing the S-5 clamps on a standing seam metal roof.
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
This project is very dear to our hearts, since Wildberry Farm is the home of the Cochrane Family. We completed this array the day before the 2004 Solar Home Tour, commencing a tradition of last-minute installations at our own property in order to use them as examples...
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
Port Townsend’s first tracker, this was also a battery-based system using a Xantrex SW-2548 and the special GTI interface to make it grid-interactive. Architect Chris Stafford was a leader in implementing many ecological building technologies.
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
This home also had several other great energy efficient characteristics, beautiful finish work inside, and a sweet view of Sequim Bay. Of note, this was the final Power Trip Energy installation performed by Puget Sound Solar. After this project, Steve and Graham...
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
This home had many cutting edge energy efficient aspects in addition to the grid-tied pv system.
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
This is the second grid-tied pv project in Clallam County. Carol and Gary proved to be excellent advocates for grid-tied pv with the local utility and local Labor and Industries office.
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
Stuart and Pat MacRobbie asked us to install the first grid-tied pv system in Clallam County in April of 2003. The system was composed of 18 Sharp 165 watt pv modules, 12 of which were on a tracker in the front yard. This tracker would eventually find a home back...
by Andy Cochrane | Jul 1, 2014
Lee Doughty was the first person in Jefferson County to have Power Trip Energy set up a grid-tied pv system at his home. We were not contractors at this point, and had Lee hire Puget Sound Solar to expertly perform this installation. The installation used 18 Sharp...
