Burrington's Solar Edge

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Is PV right for me? Before scheduling a site visit, the owners should review their buildings and property for areas with south-southwest facing surfaces that have full sun exposure (at minimum) from 9 AM to 3 PM year round. Partial shading from dormers, chimneys, vents, wiring, and vegetation have a dramatic impact on solar electric production, and should stay outside this area. PV saves me money? To help us better answer the question of "how much will I save" on my electric bill, you'll need to provide us with some details from monthly statements such as Kwhr and daily use information. Can I have some power even when others do not? Another item that the owner may wish to consider is if they wish to have some "back-up" power for any times of utility outages. Critical loads such as well pump, boiler/furnace circulators/blowers, sump pump, home office or security systems are examples that may need power to continue to operate. The simplest public utility "grid-tie" systems are intended to completely shut down along with the public utility grid, but the choice of a slightly different inverter and a few batteries can offer both a connection which interacts with the utility grid and yet provides some emergency power as needed What's it going to Cost? The "generic" retail price of an installed grid-tie only system averages $10/watt--that means a 1000 watt ( 1 Kw) system would list for $10,000 and your cost with the CT incentive deducted, plus allowance for the 30% federal tax credit, should run $5,775. However, unique situations (adding battery back-up or customized equipment), difficult installations (high roofs or long wire runs), volatile equipment markets (unexpected price increases due to current PV equipment shortages), could mean $12/wattfor a $12,000 retail price (~$7175 out of pocket expense). Although perfect orientation, angle

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