My ground mounted solar system generates more electricty than we consume, which is then shared to the local grid.
$3,600
$46,200
12.6%
Property
- Owner:
- David J. Ennulat
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 360 Royalston Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331
- Size:
- 2,194 sq ft
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- December 2022
- Size of System:
- 10 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $66,000
- Value of Rebates:
- $1,000
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $19,800
- Net Cost of System:
- $46,200
- Annual Savings:
- $3,600
- Annual Revenue:
- $2,200
- Own or Lease:
- Purchase with Loan
- Additional Financial Notes:
- 0% Massachusetts HEAT Loan with Athol Credit Union for battery storage, 0.99% Loan with NBT Bank for Solar Array
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Insight Energy Systems
- Financing:
- NBT Bank
- Athol Credit Union
What You Need to Know
Description:
● (30) Hanwha Q.Cells GmbH Q.PEAK DUO ML-G10 - 400 solar panels (peak 12 kWp) ● (2) SolarEdge LiPo batteries, totaling 19.8 KWh ● 10 KWh SolarEdge DC Inverter & Buoy ● With third-party Pearl Certification
Other Benefits:
This system was installed in December 2022 by Insight Energy Systems and I haven't paid an electric bill since March 2023. As of October 2024 I have a NetMetering credit of +$1,418 with National Grid and receive annual incentives and payments ~$2,200 through ConnectedSolutions and Renewable Energy Credits. The LiPo battery backup systems also works well during rare power outages.
Maintenance Requirements:
There is minimal maintenance, mostly gently removing snow, during the winter months.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
In March 2023 I had a new roof installed on my geodesic home.
My Motivation:
To be energy independent.
Advice:
Looks at multiple companies and do your research!!
Experience with Installer:
The permitting process was lengthy and required my determined attention.
Additional Notes:
My home is a geodesic so a ground mounted solar array was the only feasible solution.
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