Forum: Solar Power
11-10-16, 07:20 AM
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Roostre,
I forgot that you are in a snow...
Roostre,
I forgot that you are in a snow belt area (roof loading). I can tell you that the additional static load of the proposed PV system is only a few lbs per sq foot (racking, panels, wire...
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Forum: Solar Power
11-10-16, 06:41 AM
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Roostre,
We appreciate your frustration. ...
Roostre,
We appreciate your frustration. But why did you feel you needed to get a "local solar place" to do your "engineering" and permitting?
There is a lot of expertise on this site - and...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-29-16, 05:58 AM
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CYG,
Very interesting first hand experiences...
CYG,
Very interesting first hand experiences with electric coops in your area.
In Oklahoma, I have found few to no problems with coops. One thing that I have found is a killer - surprises.
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Forum: Solar Power
10-28-16, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 157
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Forum: Solar Power
10-28-16, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 157
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Pinball,
I like to use AWG 4 stranded copper...
Pinball,
I like to use AWG 4 stranded copper (typically 7 strands of AWG 16) with no splices connected at the ground to two 10 foot deep copper clad ground rods ~ 4 feet apart.
Did your...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-21-16, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 157
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Forum: Solar Power
10-17-16, 03:02 PM
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Forum: Solar Power
10-17-16, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
"Ok, I think that an 11 x 3 grid...
Roostre,
"Ok, I think that an 11 x 3 grid would work and look the best for this roof. Using this I get 8.75kW system and the cost is much lower, which gives me some room to pay for engineering...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-16-16, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
I am assuming this is a 10 panel x...
Roostre,
I am assuming this is a 10 panel x 4 row system?
Buy your own ground wire locally. Call Renvu, speak to a sales rep and ask for a first time discount. I am not sure why you need 42...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-16-16, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
I assumed you have a roof pitch of...
Roostre,
I assumed you have a roof pitch of 14 degrees (3/12 pitch). At least it looks like that from the photos.
Here is the solar radiation data for your specific area using the SLC airport...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-16-16, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
First, you can get years of back...
Roostre,
First, you can get years of back monthly data (for years) from the electric utility. You just have to ask for it. You need monthly kWhr, monthly $ and the various rate plans. I like to...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-15-16, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
I believe you need to have the...
Roostre,
I believe you need to have the system installed and OPERATING by Dec 31 of this year to get the 2016 tax credit.
There is always GTA (good until audited), but I like to get things done...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-15-16, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Here is another advantage of Enphase . . . .
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Here is another advantage of Enphase . . . .
A customer had an Enphase 6 kW system (I installed) where the Envoy (power and energy recording box) was acting abnormally. This box gets house wired...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-15-16, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Where,
The only thing that I would change on...
Where,
The only thing that I would change on the panels is the connector, the MC-4 which is now the standard.
Have you seen any age degradation with your panels (lower peak power or lower peak...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-15-16, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
where2
Great post. I like some additional...
where2
Great post. I like some additional info on the fiberglass enclosures and the terminal blocks. I have used the 6" x 6" x 4" plastic Carlon boxes (Home Depot) as I can drill in holes for...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-14-16, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
Read pinball's entire posting -...
Roostre,
Read pinball's entire posting - yes, all the pages. I really like the IronRidge set of rails that mount to the roof. There are three strengths. Depending on your snow load, you may...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-14-16, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
Renvu is a superb place to get...
Roostre,
Renvu is a superb place to get advice for first time DIYer such as yourself. I do strongly advise against central inverter units and power optimizers.
Several people on this site have...
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Forum: Solar Power
10-14-16, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 157
Views: 92,434
Roostre,
There is more to the equation than...
Roostre,
There is more to the equation than you have written - and when you see it you will be quite pleased.
Like you, I put in a similar sized system. Mine is 12.9 kW and I looked hard at...
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