Vifquain Residence

Vifquain Residence

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Building the array into the roof ridge demonstrates the flexibility of the technology and proves that it can work in less than ideal southern exposures. This owner installed system has a unique aesthetic typical of solar homes, with roof slopes optimized for solar exposure. Due to extensive efficency measures, this relatively small array offsets a consderable percentage of the household's energy consumption.

System Components

24 Arco solar PV panels
Trace 2420 grid inter-tie inverter

Additional Measures

High-efficiency appliances with on-demand water heater

System Designer: Brad Vifquain
System Engineer: Brad Vifquain
System Installer: Brad Vifquain

Date of Installation Completion: 1991

System Cost, Payback, and Financial Incentives Utilized

$10,000

Anticipated Energy Delivery When Purchased

10%

Actual Energy Delivered When Installed

10%

Percentage of Total Energy Needs Delivered:

10% with additional energy saving appliances