Chris Bingham and Cathy Balan
12523 SW 297th Way
New System on the Tour This Year!
Solar Electric (PV) System:
System Size (kW DC): 1,320 watts
Number of Panels: 6
Panel Make and Model: REC 220
Inverter Make and Model: Outback Power Systems
Kilowatt Hours Produced in the last year: 290 as of 8/09/09
Year that the system was installed: 2009
Solar Contractor/System Designer: ChrisB Solar
This system will provide reliable electricity when power from the utility is unavailable and will sell excess electricity produced by the solar panels to the grid. The batteries will power computers, telephones, lights, TV, and refrigerator continuously for three days and may last longer depending on the sunlight during the power outage.
Solar Hot Water
Collector Type: Flat Plate
Collector Brand: Fireball 200
Year System was installed: 2008
Solar Contractor: ChrisB Solar
This solar hot water system is designed to boost the temperature of an existing electric hot water heater found in a typical home. This system is in a well insulated building seperate from the home. It has been hooked to our house hot water since 2008, cutting out electric bills in half the first month!
