Maloney Heights is perhaps the first housing facility for the homeless in the United States equipped with a grid tied solar PV array. The 5.7 KW array consisting of 30 Silicon Energy 195 watt modules and two 3 KW inverters will produce approximately 6300 KW hours of electricity each year resulting in monthly utility bill savings. The state production incentive of 54 cents per KWH will realize about $3,400 in annual cash payments through June 30, 2020. The facility is operated by Serenity House of Clallam County, a private non-profit agency that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 22, 2014
When Mike and Pam Coffeen relocated from Alaska they wanted to grow their own food and generate their own electricity. The electricity is provided by a 6.44 KW solar array equipped with Sharp 230 watt solar modules and a 7 KW Sunnyboy inverter. The chickens seem to approve.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 22, 2014
4.1 KW Silicon Energy array on a 4.2 KW Silicon Energy inverter. You have to look hard to see the solar array on this new townhouse-style home on a smallish city lot. This example shows how solar power can be integrated seamlessly into new development.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 22, 2014
This Port Townsend home took advantage of the Solarize Port Townsend program to install a 3.9 KW Silicon Energy (made in WA) solar array equipped with a 4.2 KW inverter. The Solarize group purchasing program resulted in significant savings for the home owners.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 22, 2014
9.36 KW Sharp grid-tied PV system with two Power One 5 KW inverters. The solar array is mounted on a shop building and also powers the Hill’s new residence. Installed as part of the Solarize Sequim program that earned the Hill’s an extra $500/KW rebate and a free EV car charging station.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 22, 2014
Jack and Elizabeth’s uptown home has many small, sunny roofs. The Becker’s 3.3 KW 
solar array uses Sanyo 220 watt solar modules equipped with Enphase microinverters allowing each small roof to be used to its maximum solar potential.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 21, 2014
Cindy and Paul’s new shop/ADU is equipped with a 4.8 KW Sharp PV array. The system is located on both the east and west roofs.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 21, 2014
5.85 KW array installed on the garage and house roofs of a newly constructed home.
Each solar array consists of 15 Silicon Energy 195 watt modules and powers a separate 4.2 KW Silicon Energy inverter. Solar modules and inverters are both made in WA.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 21, 2014
Twenty-eight Sharp 240 watt solar modules and a SMA 7000 watt inverter installed on a sunny standing seam metal roof.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 21, 2014
8.16 KW solar array composed of Sharp 240 watt modules (made in USA) and two Power One inverters. The two inverters allow each solar array with different orientations, to operate optimally.
by Nicole Mason | Aug 21, 2014
