gv solar project
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solar projectTRANSCRIPT
GREEN VALLEY SOLAR
Average annual sunshine in the sunniest major US cities
City % Sunshine Clear Days Phoenix, Arizona 85 211 Las Vegas, Nevada 85 210 Tucson, Arizona 85 193 El Paso, Texas 84 193
LIVING IN ONE OF THE TOP FOUR CITIES IS AN INCENTIVE TO GO SOLAR
Rep. Giffords Goes Solar
Arizona congresswoman installs solar panels on roof of her Tucson home
Facts on solar installation at Congresswoman Giffords’ Tucson home:
Produces about 2 kilowatts of electricity Total project cost, including materials and
installation: $12,544 Final net cost to Congresswoman Giffords:
$3,434
A Typical Panel Layout
THE BEGINNINGmy useage
THE NEXT STEPpotential results
JUSTIFICATION
A 2kW system installed by me costs $10.000. TEP Rebate @ $3./watt = $6,000. X 0.7=
$4200. 30% IRS Tax Credit = $3,000. Net Cost = $2,800. Payback, $2,800/$240 = 11.67 years
Note TEP adjusted the credit to $2.25/watt or only $3150. bah humbug
THE PANELSeight @ 245 watts
THE INVERTER2kW
THE HELPERhoisting away
Rooftop Worker
Individual Panel Set Wiring
Wiring Between Panel Sets
Service Wiring
Making Watts !!