Peck-Hubbard Residence - 2009

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Originally built in 1984, this superinsulated home has R 38 walls and R 80 ceiling. The homeowners added a 3.42 kW photovoltaic, grid-tied solar system with battery backup in 2006.

System Components

18 Kyocera 200W solar PV panels
16 6V, 800-amp hour Rolls deep-cycle solar batteries
Outback power systems controls

System Designer: Ralph Jacobson
System Installer: Innovative Power Systems

Date of Installation Completion: 08/31/06

System Cost, Payback, and Financial Incentives Utilized

$39,000 minus the MN Solar Rebate of $6840 and a $2,000 Energy Tax Credit

Anticipated Energy Delivery When Purchased

3.42 kW

Percentage of Total Energy Needs Delivered:

50%