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[Scott7m]

Ok, just did a little compiling of data. 

13 days online so far.
6 of those days were rainy/overcast the majority of those days

I'm averaging 21.538kwh per day, not bad for weather being horrible on nearly half, but this is typical ky spring weather

If I held at this rate I would produce 646.15kwh/mo.  I'm sure that as summer gets closer the average will trend upward by quite a bit. 

[Scott7m]

I made 33kwh today as it was mostly sunny today. 

[WoodMOJoe]

I'm not sure how current this info this is but this site has a lot for various incentives and credits available for the States.

http://www.cleanenergyauthority.com/

[12valve]

So how is the system running Scott?  any updates??

[willieG]

my 10 KW system (dual trackers) had a pretty good month this May. Even with a few cloudy and rainy days it made its way to 2,610 KWH

[Scott7m]

So how is the system running Scott?  any updates??

Running good buddy.  Wound up about 800kwh for the 30 day period.  Saved me around $110 bucks.

This month should be even better. 

[Scott7m]

Solar update:

Well, after all this the first actual electric bill I got was this past month that my net metering was working properly, had a faulty meter from the power company

Comparison last 7-20 through 8-20 billing cycle

2012 - avg temp 75.1 - cycle days 31 - total bill $220.24
2013 - avg temp 72.9 - cycle days 31 - total bill $52.19

Boo yahhhh!!!!! 

Wait til I fire this wood boiler up in the fall

[MattyNH]

Solar update:

Well, after all this the first actual electric bill I got was this past month that my net metering was working properly, had a faulty meter from the power company

Comparison last 7-20 through 8-20 billing cycle

2012 - avg temp 75.1 - cycle days 31 - total bill $220.24
2013 - avg temp 72.9 - cycle days 31 - total bill $52.19

Boo yahhhh!!!!! 

Wait til I fire this wood boiler up in the fall

Wow impressive..Our local laundry mat just went solar like you..Only gonna use 10% power from the grid..

[Ohiowood]

Love it ! Keep us updated 

Only thought what about hail ?   Insurance cover any weather issues that could arise.

Thanks

[Scott7m]

It's supposed to withstand like 1.5" diameter hail.   But, that's what homeowners insurance is for! 

They are really tough!

[Scott7m]

Another update for you..

Last August my electric bill was around $225

This years August bill was $82.70


I'm really looking forward to Septembers bill, we did a lot of cooling early in the month but its been mild since, and I've been running the wood stove for hot water, hoping to see the next few bills showing a credit and not a charge!!!!!

Can't wait

[bruey]

Would like some info on who to contact for more information. I live in ohio, who would I call? Do I also call my electric company ? They are located in North Carolina I think, I have also heard of people waiting for checks from their county's that offered an incentive because they ran out of money. I feel like if I considered it I would for sure incorporate batteries for nights and if the grid collapsed.

[12valve]

How is she running in the winter scott?  Got any $0 bills yet?  If so that must be an awsome feeling.

[Scott7m]

How is she running in the winter scott?  Got any $0 bills yet?  If so that must be an awsome feeling.

In the winter they arent as effective.  The crazy snow this winter and polar vortex has reaked havoc with me getting to 0.

Last 2 bills were 32 and 36 bucks.......

[cantoo]

I just drove for 5 hours and seen a lot of solar collector on my route. Most were covered with a layer of snow, no money made today for sure. Some looked like a light dusting of snow, wonder how hard it would be to brush off or if it would be worth it. Most collectors around here are the tracking style but there are a few rigid ones, they are also covered with snow.