Sequim may be the best location for solar west of the Cascades – that Olympic rainshadow really keeps the sun shining. Solar power systems in Sequim work extremely well. The area averages around 3.5 hours of full sun per day. Believe it or not, that is about 70% of the sun resources of southern California. This makes grid-tied solar installations a wise investment for homeowners in Sequim. Power Trip Energy has installed many solar PV systems in Sequim over the years; here are a few of our latest projects:
Richard and Pam built their new energy efficient home with solar in mind and we are maximizing their investment with made in WA solar modules. The 4.29 KW solar array is mounted on their garage ADU and the house features SIP panels for maximum insulation, a heat recapture ventilation system, and an energy efficient ductless heat pump.
3.96 KW grid tied solar array consisting of 18 Sanyo 220 watt solar modules and 18 Enphase 210 watt microinverters. The microinverters reduce the shading impacts from the two mature deciduous trees flanking the house.
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.
4.51 KW solar array consisting of 22 Evergreen 205 watt modules and a SMA 5000 watt inverter. This “active solar” PV system augments a very efficient passive solar home.
9.81 KW PV system on Clallam PUD grid consisting of 30 SunPower 327 watt modules, 1 Fronius 11 KW inverter, and a 20 amp electric vehicle charging station.
9.81 KW grid tied system consisting of 30 SunPower 327 watt modules and a Fronius 11.4 KW inverter.