Redondo Beach

Single-Family Residence - December 2020

Learnings and mistakes

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$2,700

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$20,000

Return on Investment

47.7%

Property

Owner:: Fred P
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Address:: 2918 Gibson Place, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Size:: 1,503 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity
Designations:: Zero net energy

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: December 2020
Size of System:: 9.4 kW
Monitor performance:: https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/web/2089739
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $26,300
Value of Tax Credits:: $6,500
Net Cost of System:: $20,000
Annual Savings:: $2,700
Annual Revenue:: $6,840
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

What You Need to Know

Description:

Build the system to handle household as well as 2 EV. Once currently in use (Model 3) and another coming by end of 2021, early 2022

Other Benefits:

Great efficiency, went with micro-inverters from Emphases on all panels.

Maintenance Requirements:

None so far

My Motivation:

EV car, higher energy cost, savings and dependency

Advice:

Don't use Green Hill Solar services. Poor communication and they had to redo the main panels wiring/conduit due to poor workmanship. Had to argue my case and withhold last payment to get a response.

Experience with Installer:

Poor.

Additional Notes:

Would not recommend them. I expected a higher level of service. They failed to provide the state mandate Solar booklet. This was only provided after the project was completed. And their workmanship is at par with a cheap install (it wasn't). I selected a premium vendor expecting good work. Not the case.

Open House Info:

More than welcome to see install. just need to reach out and discuss timing.

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