Solar protecting pool equipment and home during an Utility outage

Single-Family Residence - September 2021

PWRcell solar-plus-storage protects pool, Food provides lights and HVAC

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$2,500

Energy Needs Met

75% to 99%

of electricity

Net Investment

$24,520

Return on Investment

10.2%

Property

Owner:: Joseph M
Type:: Single-Family Residence
Size:: 3,500 sq ft
Energy need met:: 75% to 99% of electricity

Technology

Type:: Energy Storage
Installed:: September 2021
Size of System:: 12 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $35,000
Value of Rebates:: $4,400
Value of Tax Credits:: $8,615
Net Cost of System:: $24,520
Annual Savings:: $2,500
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Generac (Waukesha, WI)
Installers:: Solarugreen (Hurst, TX); Solarugreen
Financing:: none
Architects:: Solarugreen
Builders:: NA
Energy Auditors:: Oncor

What You Need to Know

Description:

A Generac PWRCell consisting of 8.7 kW solar with 12 kW of battery storage. The emergency load that is protected during an Utility power outrage. The load panel contains the pool, two refrigerators, Kitchen area, one bed room and one bath room lights.

Other Benefits:

Reduces daily electricity usage, Exports to the Utility over 1kw per day.

Maintenance Requirements:

Solar panel cleaning twice yearly

Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:

Variable pool pump and SureSwitch on HVAC unit

My Motivation:

Planning for retirement and reducing electricity cost. Protecting the pool equipment from any damages during an Power outage

Advice:

Determine your budget, know your electricity usage, request multiple quotes

Experience with Installer:

Solarugreen didn't pressure us into making a decision. The process is lengthy with equipment shipping delays.

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