2008 Minnesota Solar Tour

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Starting with 1.6 kW of solar electric (PV) panels in 2000, this household has caught the bug and continues to add renewable energy. Now up to 1.9 kW of PV, they have also added four solar thermal evacuated tube arrays that provide hot water for radiator and in-floor heating. A recent addition also adds passive solar heat gain to the south side of the house.

System Components

Designer/Engineer//Installer

Ralph Jacobson, Innovative Power Systems

Date of Installation Completion

1999–2000 and 2005

System Cost and Payback and Financial Incentives Utilized

$60,000+

Percentage of Total Energy Needs Delivered

Approximately 65%