Wow! That's great! Hoping to do the same in the near future
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This winter my electric bill averaged $700 a month. Mostly due to the ripoff natural gas prices but also paying 42 cents kwh, so it was a no brainer. We also get ripped off in California on the solar installation but will still pay itself off in 5 years.Wow! That's great! Hoping to do the same in the near future
Congratulations on your new Ariya as well as your new solar array. Many people still find it hard to believe that if a homes roof is a reasonable candidate for solar PV (little or no shading) it’s one of the most sensible investments available for home owners. We installed our 55 module 10.5 KW array nearly ten years ago and have never looked back. So good luck to you and enjoy all that free energy for your home and your new car.There's probably a few owners here with have home solar. I just joined that the group after waiting 4 months for the installer. View attachment 1899
With that steep of an energy bill it sounds to me like your homes space and water heating needs are fired by a natural gas furnace and water heater?This winter my electric bill averaged $700 a month. Mostly due to the ripoff natural gas prices but also paying 42 cents kwh, so it was a no brainer. We also get ripped off in California on the solar installation but will still pay itself off on 5 years.
Very nice! I was experimenting with my, just installed last summer, solar this winter and ran only electric heaters from December, so I ended up dodging the increased natural gas bills. Though I won't replace my gas furnace, since it's still pretty new, I'll probably blend the usage next year between gas and electric. Anyone that is replacing their HVAC should consider heat pumps, since there are tax incentives.There's probably a few owners here with have home solar. I just joined that the group after waiting 4 months for the installer. View attachment 1899
The contractors in my area do not even carry any. They def don't know much about it. I think it's mostly popuplar up north states, just like EVs allocations are not many in SE states...Very nice! I was experimenting with my, just installed last summer, solar this winter and ran only electric heaters from December, so I ended up dodging the increased natural gas bills. Though I won't replace my gas furnace, since it's still pretty new, I'll probably blend the usage next year between gas and electric. Anyone that is replacing their HVAC should consider heat pumps, since the are tax incentives.
Congratulations. 😁 A big, warm welcome from all of us who power their cars and homes from the sun.There's probably a few owners here with have home solar. I just joined that the group after waiting 4 months for the installer.
Our "turn on day" was August 2021. Since we do Net Zero partnered with our utility (Dominion Power) we have been loving the total monthly electric bills of only $7.20 (transport fee over the utility lines plus tax) ever sinc Our array provides more than enough electricity to run our farm, and our utility "banks" our power for us to use as we require. My Ariya's license plate holders say "Powered by Solar Power".
Our ground array:
Unfortunately, I don't plan to put solar panels on my roof anytime soon.
The only thing I own related to solar is my stock investments in ENPH, RUN, CSIQ, JKS, and ARRY. Does EVGO count?
The only thing I own related to solar is my stock investments in ENPH, RUN, CSIQ, JKS, and ARRY. Does EVGO count?
My bracket will read, "Not iPad on Wheels". Or, "Not Another iPad on Wheels".Ariya's license plate holders say "Powered by Solar Power".
Our ground array:
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May I ask where you bought your customized bracket? Etsy?
Kind of surprised, if you are in Southern California, especially since the new Net Metering 3.0 rules starting in mid April it is really less beneficial to adding solar after that, unless you add a big enough battery.Unfortunately, I don't plan to put solar panels on my roof anytime soon.
The only thing I own related to solar is my stock investments in ENPH, RUN, CSIQ, JKS, and ARRY. Does EVGO count?
PG&E transferred me to their EV-2A plan in January even though I didn't request it. EV-2a replaces $0.34/kWh off peak on Time of Use TOU-C with $0.26/kWh. Sounds like a good deal except it replaces $0.43/kWh peak rate from 4PM to 9PM in summer on TOU with $0.57/kWh from 3PM to 12 M. Guess when I use my two 4 ton HVACs. With great difficulty I got them to convert me back to TOU.
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Nice! I suspect your installer cursed your tile roof a few times during the installation.PG&E transferred me to their EV-2A plan in January even though I didn't request it. EV-2a replaces $0.34/kWh off peak on Time of Use TOU-C with $0.26/kWh. Sounds like a good deal except it replaces $0.43/kWh peak rate from 4PM to 9PM in summer on TOU with $0.57/kWh from 3PM to 12 M. Guess when I use my two 4 ton HVACs. With great difficulty I got them to convert me back to TOU.
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Totally awesome to see these solar installations. I hope to go solar myself in next few years....makes total sense ...but here in BC Canada our base rate is only 14 cents per kWh (Canadian cents at that!). Cheap hydro power. Car charging will push our use up to a rate of 21 cents. No time of day rates which is too bad. Paybacks up here 10 to 15 years. Still makes environmental sense!PG&E transferred me to their EV-2A plan in January even though I didn't request it. EV-2a replaces $0.34/kWh off peak on Time of Use TOU-C with $0.26/kWh. Sounds like a good deal except it replaces $0.43/kWh peak rate from 4PM to 9PM in summer on TOU with $0.57/kWh from 3PM to 12 M. Guess when I use my two 4 ton HVACs. With great difficulty I got them to convert me back to TOU.
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Correction. Base rate is 9.5 cents per kWh, tier two is 14.08. BC hydro has recently applied for time of day billing, with night discount which will greatly help EV home charging.Totally awesome to see these solar installations. I hope to go solar myself in next few years....makes total sense ...but here in BC Canada our base rate is only 14 cents per kWh (Canadian cents at that!). Cheap hydro power. Car charging will push our use up to a rate of 21 cents. No time of day rates which is too bad. Paybacks up here 10 to 15 years. Still makes environmental sense!
Yes, where we live most water heater and central heat are natural gas. Cooktops are split with older homes in gas and new homes are electric. They are consider banning gas in new home construction. Will probably use electrical heater and consider switching to a heat pump. Even with the tax breaks, they are still pricey. Today sunny day in the afternoon and my system shows 44 kWh generated. Not sure what all it means as my solar was turned on 3 days ago. LOLWith that steep of an energy bill it sounds to me like your homes space and water heating needs are fired by a natural gas furnace and water heater?
Are those REC panels on your ground array? The numbers on your system looks great!Congratulations. 😁 A big, warm welcome from all of us who power their cars and homes from the sun.
Our "turn on day" was August 2021. Since we do Net Zero partnered with our utility (Dominion Power) we have been loving the total monthly electric bills of only $7.20 (transport fee over the utility lines plus tax) ever sinc Our array provides more than enough electricity to run our farm, and our utility "banks" our power for us to use as we require. My Ariya's license plate holders say "Powered by Solar Power".
Our ground array:
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I bought the license plate frame on Amazon.My bracket will read, "Not iPad on Wheels". Or, "Not Another iPad on Wheels".
May I ask where you bought your customized bracket? Etsy?
Love your "not iPad" idea. 😆
Yes. It's a 12.00 kW system with 30 REC 400w black panels. The system uses Enphase iQ7+ inverters. Total power produced in the 7 months since we turned it on (mid-August 2022) has been 9.5 million watts. According to the system calculation we've reduced our carbon footprint by 6.8 tons. Considering that this total was accumulated during the Fall/Winter/Spring months when production is at an annual low point, I think we're doing fairly well.Are those REC panels on your ground array? The numbers on your system looks great!
I love having solar. I love the cost savings, the check we get each quarter for the sale of our solar renewable energy certificates (SREC) on the open market, and the reduction of our real estate taxes for having solar. I love when the sun shines because I can fuel my car, bake cookies in the oven, and run the dryer all at the same time without worrying about how much it will cost me. To date the highest solar capture for clear sunny skies all day long has been 75.3kW. That total will continue to rise each sunny day as daylight time lengthens. I'm curious to see what the highest daily total will be at the summer solstice.
Next up on the 5 Year Plan is to have batteries installed so we can go totally off grid. At that point I can easily add more panels without having to deal with the approval process of the electric utility. Under the Net Zero program we could only size our solar to 110% of our annual electrical usage from the prior year. I need at least 150% to 200% annual usage storage capacity (batteries) to offset any string of cloudy days.
I have a mini system in comparison. 22 REC 405 with enphase iQ8+ inverters. Today was a cloudy day but still got 44kWh. I didn't go with batteries as we have few power outages and the cost of batteries starts at $17,000. Hoping new technology will bring down the price.Yes. It's a 12.00 kW system with 30 REC 400w black panels. The system uses Enphase iQ7+ inverters. Total power produced in the 7 months since we turned it on (mid-August 2022) has been 9.5 million watts. According to the system calculation we've reduced our carbon footprint by 6.8 tons. Considering that this total was accumulated during the Fall/Winter/Spring months when production is at an annual low point, I think we're doing fairly well.
I love having solar. I love the cost savings, the check we get each quarter for the sale of our solar renewable energy certificates (SREC) on the open market, and the reduction of our real estate taxes for having solar. I love when the sun shines because I can fuel my car, bake cookies in the oven, and run the dryer all at the same time without worrying about how much it will cost me. To date the highest solar capture for clear sunny skies all day long has been 75.3kW. That total will continue to rise each sunny day as daylight time lengthens. I'm curious to see what the highest daily total will be at the summer solstice.
Next up on the 5 Year Plan is to have batteries installed so we can go totally off grid. At that point I can easily add more panels without having to deal with the approval process of the electric utility. Under the Net Zero program we could only size our solar to 110% of our annual electrical usage from the prior year. I need at least 150% to 200% annual usage storage capacity (batteries) to offset any string of cloudy days.
I have been meaning to thank you for your posts. Your roadtrips have inspired me to try this summer with the Ariya. The details of your posts and style in writing has made me go back and re-read your posts a second and third time. I was thinking Nissan should hire you to write about the Ariya. The car is so underrated due to their maketing folks lack of understanding the customers and the car. Thank you!!
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