I installed TIGO panel optimizers on 5 panels nearest my house in my ground mount array. Day one and the data is already enlightening. You can see the early sunrise reflecting off the second story of my home. The top … Continue reading
This chart shows daily production of the 25 x 325-watt panels where there are minimal clouds and less than ideal conditions for the array later in a summer evening. At around 4:15 pm (1), the first string of 5 panels … Continue reading
Over the course of a couple of years, we have added 21 SEER mini-split heat pumps, home automation to control every outlet, light and thermostat, a 3 hp variable speed pool pump, heavy insulation, inverter refrigerators, convection oven, and instant … Continue reading
Supplier Description Quantity Cost Florida Industrial Products A53 2"x 21′ Galvanized Grade A ERW Pipe $2.90ft 12 781.96 Florida Industrial Products A53 2" x 21′ Galvanized Grade A ERW Threaded Pipe $3.10ft 4 260.4 Clerk of the Circuit Court Notice … Continue reading
As an update to my previous post, I decided to try option #4, a shallow well to pump the water out of the ground so that I can dig an additional two feet. I really didn’t expect this to … Continue reading
Unirac designed and engineered my Solar Array in a 5 x 5 grid with 72 cell horizontally arranged panels with an 8 foot height on the low edge (south side) of the array. The reason for placing the ground … Continue reading
I spent the early part of the day putting together my permit documents and engineering plans from RenVu, Unirac, SunnyBoy (SMA) and SunEdision this morning and visited the Building Department in the afternoon. After a little hiccup with zoning I … Continue reading
Sun Edison F325 BMD Monocrystaline solar panels have arrived. This was the biggest investment in my goal of installing a grid tied solar system for under $1.00 per watt. The delivery company could not figure out how to get the … Continue reading
Have you ever considered a solar installation? There are many options and technologies available and it can be difficult to traverse. This site is dedicated to my pursuit for a net zero, grid tied solar system installed in a residential … Continue reading
