About the solar installation.
The specifications for the solar instalation are as follows:
- Installer: Namaste Electric - great job done by these guys I would highly recomend them to anyone looking to go solar.
- 4.2 Kw system.
- Inverter 240V SunPower SPR-4000m
- Panels 20x210 W SunPower PV Modules
- Grid Tied System
- System went live on January 7, 2008
I did look at 3 different Solar Installers before settling on Namaste. All gave very viable systems but I decided to go with Namaste for a variety of reasons. I had heard of them locally from others that had gone solar. They gave a very good initial demonstration and great due dilligence. They agreed to float the rebate of $4.50/watt from the local electric utiltiy Xcel Energy.
I will be posting up the usage and generation number for all to see how well this project does over time.
I also had the windows updated to double pane from the initial single pane. That will help in both summer and winter. In summer the main facing south window now has a solar tint and so should really help with summer heating issues. In winter I should not bleed as much heat out through the windows.......