In the process of doing an initial notional system design for a 2.5KW grid-tied system, I ran across an Evergreen panel at Solar Blvd (great prices), 205w, for $399.
So 12 of these, 1 Sunny Boy SB3000, plus parts and it tally's to under $5K after the Fed 30% credit. Subtract the local electric coop's rebate of $2/w and it's down to $2500. Then there is the MN rebate of $2/w making this system essentially free. (My brother the electrician will install; 1/2 day's work).
This is a certified (legal) system too.
In my area this "small" system will provide an estimated 375kwh/m which is about what my family uses each month.
Not saying I'm going to do this, but the government is making it very tempting!
So 12 of these, 1 Sunny Boy SB3000, plus parts and it tally's to under $5K after the Fed 30% credit. Subtract the local electric coop's rebate of $2/w and it's down to $2500. Then there is the MN rebate of $2/w making this system essentially free. (My brother the electrician will install; 1/2 day's work).
This is a certified (legal) system too.
In my area this "small" system will provide an estimated 375kwh/m which is about what my family uses each month.
Not saying I'm going to do this, but the government is making it very tempting!
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