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May 3, 2016
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donnerstag
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That's a big system
I just have a 400 watt system on top of my van and a large battery for storage. I can't even figure out ways to utilize all the power even with 4 power outlets.
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RE: Self install rooftop solar update
silent_t
5/3/16 1:51pm
Congrats
cheezedawg
5/3/16 1:55pm
What's the system size in watts?
donnerstag
5/3/16 2:04pm
20 x 315 W Solarworld panels, so 6.3 kW
silent_t
5/3/16 2:05pm
That's a big system
donnerstag
5/3/16 2:09pm
Yeah, it should offset my whole house power usage. Also maximized tax incentives
silent_t
5/3/16 2:10pm
What's the expected life span of the panels? Current cost per panel? Thanks
ByuMba90
5/3/16 2:16pm
Warrantied for 80% capacity for 25 years. I paid $0.74/W I think, so $233 per.
silent_t
5/3/16 2:19pm
You said elsewhere $8500 total. Where did you get 6.3kW of inverter capacity and
AggieWeekendCougar
5/10/16 11:46pm
Also, where in the world did you get the SolarWorld 315 for $233 a panel...
AggieWeekendCougar
5/10/16 11:54pm
Here is my parts list and the prices I paid. All from renvu.com
silent_t
5/11/16 8:51am
Thanks a ton! They have better prices on panels than I have seen anywhere else.
AggieWeekendCougar
5/12/16 2:43am
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Buffalo
5/3/16 2:15pm
This has a summary
silent_t
5/3/16 2:18pm
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Buffalo
5/3/16 2:37pm
It really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Financially it was a stretch.
silent_t
5/3/16 5:09pm
Did you, or do you plan to install a battery backup?
Bar7h
5/3/16 2:38pm
I'm not planning to until costs come down significantly.
silent_t
5/3/16 5:07pm
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