The solar panel is IN the garage, since after a 2 months wait the stucco guys FINALLY put up the lath and got everything ready, but now it’s been 3 weeks …. Yes, it was too cold, too wet, etc., but there were a few nice days here and there.
I’m so ready [...]
http://www.evsolar.com/photos.html
Nice pics.
http://www.partsonsale.com/trojanbatts.html
All kinds of stuff, but need to call for prices 888-647-6527
http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-SWspecs.html
SW 4000W SW4024 24VDC, 120VAC INVERTER—List Price: $2,750.96
Our Price: $2,068.85
Trace C-40 charge controller: http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-trace-controllers.html
http://www.trojan-battery.com/Products/RenewableEnergy.aspx
http://www.solar4power.com/solar-power-sizing.html
GENERAL SIZING FOR SOLAR POWER
In sizing an electric system using solar power the first two factors we consider are the sunlight levels (insolation values) from your area and the daily power consumption of your electrical loads. Orientation of a solar array is best at true south. True south is slightly different [...]
It looked like I might get Unisource to subsidize a solar system for net metering and I made a serious effort to get Unisource to quote me the cost of bringing in power underground.
I had been calling since March for general info, was finally told that I needed to submit an application. [...]
http://www.green-trust.org/wiki/index.php?title=Our_Solar_PV_System
DC plugs – Anderson
Installing / wiring the generator
There are lots of interesting links.
I ended up searching for prices on the SW 4024 and here are some of the better deals:
XANTREX/ TRACE SW 4024 SW4048 SW5548
Residential PhotoVoltaic (Solar Electric) Stand-Alone Systems
Arizona Solar Center is a non profit with lots of good stuff, that’s where I found the report with info about Unisource subsidizing PV systems. HOWEVEER, some of the slideshows repeatedly crashed my IE 6. Too bad.
