Peleski Solar PV System in Delaware

Single-Family Residence - January 2000

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$2,400

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$20,000

Return on Investment

19.5%

Property

Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: Newark, DE 19702
Size:: 1,480 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: January 2000
Size of System:: 4 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $30,000
Value of Rebates:: $20,000
Net Cost of System:: $20,000
Annual Savings:: $2,400
Annual Revenue:: $1,500

What You Need to Know

Other Benefits:

Benefit the environment

Maintenance Requirements:

None so far - in over 10 years of operation

My Motivation:

1. To complete my Passive Solar House 2. Benefit the environment

Advice:

Roof angle, Number of trees but solutions to both are easily done. Talk with someone who has had experience. I have 11 years experience with my system and understand how it works The best inverters will give the best PV gain!

Additional Notes:

I built my passive solar house in 1981 with the intent to add PV when the price and efficiency got better. I am virtually energy independent but it has taken years of study and planning. ASK someone experienced to get a complete picture

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