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2008 Minnesota Solar Tour
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EcoDEEP
Haus
2199 Pinehurst Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116
 
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EcoDEEP Haus is a sustainable house project,
a transformation of a 1940s Cape Cod in St. Paul, Minnesota, for
two architects and their family.
System Components
 
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1.5 kW solar PV system |
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2 Solar Skies SS-32 Flat Plate Collectors,
4'x8', mounted at 45 degrees |
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80 gallon Rheem HE Soleraide tank |
Additional Sustainable Features
Designer/Engineer/Installer
Mario Monesterio, Best Power Intl. LLC
Date of Installation Completion
June 2008
System Cost, Payback, and Financial Incentives
Utilized
The solar hot water system was just over $6,000.00
(not accounting for federal tax credits), with a payback period
of about 12–14 years. The solar PV system cost just over $16,000
(not accounting for a state tax rebate of $3,000 and the additional
federal tax credits of roughly another $2,000). The PV system should
pay for itself in about 16 years
Anticipated Energy Delivery When Purchased
1,580 kWh per year for PV system
Actual Energy Delivered When Installed
Data for first year is being collected
Percentage of Total Energy Needs Delivered
Data for first year is being collected
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