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Spreadsheet Detailing Net Zero, Updated Daily!

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Video Of DIY Ground Mount Install in 8 Minutes

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Tigo Optimizers Show The Sun’s Reflection From House In Early Hours Increases Production.

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 →

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The Effect of Shade on the Main Solar Array

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 →

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Net Zero, Success!

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 →

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Total Cost to Install Ground Mount with Materials Breakdown

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 →

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Video of the solar panels going up. 15 foot high on backside.

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Solar System Configuration

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Florida Solar Ground Mount Permit In Hand!

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 →

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Solar Panels Have Arrived

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 →

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