Going solar in step with first electric vehicle.
$2,600
100%
or more of electricity
$20,455
12.7%
Property
- Owner:
- Alan Schneider
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 13360 Cumpston Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
- Size:
- 1,650 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of electricity
- Designations:
- Zero net energy
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- April 2019
- Size of System:
- 7.9 kW
- Monitor performance:
- https://monitoring.solaredge.com/solaredge
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $29,155
- Value of Rebates:
- $250
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $8,700
- Net Cost of System:
- $20,455
- Annual Savings:
- $2,600
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
Professionals & Suppliers
- Products:
- Solar Edge
- Panasonic Solar Panels
- Financing:
- Sunlight Financial
What You Need to Know
Description:
24 PV panels with a solar optimizer inverter
Maintenance Requirements:
Unknown at this time
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Installed ceiling & exterior wall insulation
My Motivation:
Control energy expenditures; green initiative, and increase property value
Advice:
Act while federal tax credits are available to offset portion of the system cost.
Experience with Installer:
Process was very simple and straightforward; contractor was very professional and installation proceeded quickly; utility and agency permits and inspections were timely and the system was up and running in about 2 weeks from start date.
Additional Notes:
Existing electrical service was undersized and required upgrading in order to enable the PV system.
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