System Details
System Size: 5.04 kW
Production: 6,113 kWh
Environmental Impact: 9,023 lbs. of CO2 offset annually
Means of purchase: Pay Cash
Monthly average electric bill before solar: $112
Monthly average electric bill after solar: $12
Tax benefit: 26% of system cost
Solar Products
Modules: (14) Hanwha Q-Cells 360w
Inverters: (14) Enphase IQ7+ Microinverters
Energy Storage System: (1) Enphase Encharge 10.1 kWh
Questions & Answers
Motivation for installing solar panels:
“Electricity in Connecticut is going higher, higher and higher. I wanted to go solar for a cost saving method and have battery backup in case of a power outage so I am covered. I also went solar for an unconventional reason of worry about the power grid and how easy it is to trip it. I figured I want to have something in place so I have solar energy coming through.”
Overall solar experience:
“The system has been doing really well. I am even surprised about how much I am producing right now. I started in late August and my solar and batteries are totally running the home with no problem. When I get up in the morning I see that my solar is replenishing and producing power. I had my AC on all day in the first months and only had a few times where I was reliant on UI. My electric bills have been incredible, my first bill after the system was energized was $0.43 and my second bill was $0.”
