This 3.675 KW Silicon Energy array is ground mounted because the Gunther’s roof is occupied by a 3.5 KW solar PV system they installed in 2006. Bob and Evelyn are well on their way to energy self-sufficiency. They are already in doggy heaven.
The Holiday Inn Express in Sequim boasts a conference center with many green features, including a 10.34 KW solar PV array consisting of 44 Sharp 235 watt modules and 2 SMA 5000 watt inverters.
This 9.45 KW SunPower array is one of the largest solar PV systems in Clallam County. The all black 210 watt SunPower modules feed power to a Fronius 10,000 watt inverter. The savings on the monthly electrical bill plus that annual production incentive payment will offset more than 100% of the Barton’s annual electrical bill, so energy will be a net income source, not a net expense!
Bob and Marcia pose in front of their 6.9 KW SunPower solar array mounted on a shed containing their well. The Sander’s home was too shady to make the solar array effective and frequent presence of elk in their pasture made a ground mounted array not feasible. This array is 550 feet from the house (a new record trench length for Power Trip Energy) and the array was designed to extend beyond the top and bottom roof surfaces to maximize system size.
This 4.2 KW Silicon Energy array is composed of 24 Silicon Energy 175 watt modules and a 4.2 watt Silicon Energy inverter. This inverter comes from the manufacturer mounted on a 44″ wide X 35″ tall panel with DC and AC disconnects and a production meter already attached. This combination of made in WA solar equipment qualifies for a 54 cent per KWH state production incentive.
Ann and Bob pose with their 4.08 KW Silicon Energy array mounted on a brand new standing seam metal roof. The result is a very sleek array with no roof penetrations. Note the solar clothes dryer in operation on the deck (fancy name for a clothes line). When combined with the 4.05 KW SunPower array on their shop, the Sextros will be spinning their PUD meter backwards a lot! The solar array will double as a gas station for their new Nissan Leaf all electric vehicle set to arrive in early 2011.