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2009/04/06 Solar Panel Install Done
π 2009-04-06 01:01 in Public, Solar
Actually the solar system has been up since Feb 26th, but I've been waiting on the install and hookup of the add on monitoring system. The monitoring isn't quite working reliably yet, but oh well the important part, power generation, is working fine and that's what matters :)

stack of 27 $1500 bills sitting outside :)
stack of 27 $1500 bills sitting outside :)

I chose the 225W panels as they were slightly cheaper but also looked nicer
I chose the 225W panels as they were slightly cheaper but also looked nicer

this shows the rails that the panels are attached to
this shows the rails that the panels are attached to

18 panels facing south east (not ideal) and 9 facing due south
18 panels facing south east (not ideal) and 9 facing due south


the 6000W DC to 240V AC inverter
the 6000W DC to 240V AC inverter

the PG&E guy coming in to install the time of use meter
the PG&E guy coming in to install the time of use meter

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