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Grid Tied Residential Systems

Location: San Francisco, CA
Installer: Occidental Power
System Size: 2.5 kW

Wirt Lewis had this grid-tied solar electric power system installed on his residence. He states, “I don’t believe this ‘power crisis’ is for real, I don’t buy the ‘shortage’ reports, I believe we are being manipulated, and I don’t care to be subjected to the ‘politics of power.’ Lewis concludes, “now that I have my own solar power system I am not affected by the politics of power.”
 
     

Location: Petaluma, CA
Installer: AAES
System Size: 5.0 kW

This solar electric power system was installed on the Chad residence. The system consists of a large array of BP Solar modules. It helps to offset the electric load of the homeowners, bringing their utility bills down significantly.

 
     
Location: Los Altos, CA
Installer: MC Solar Engineering
System Size: 8.0 kW

Dick and Pam joined the ranks of those who watch their electric meters spin backwards. Dick has installed this solar electric power system on his residence, which incorporates 72 BP Solar 120 watt solar modules, two Xantrex SW 5 kW inverters and a 10 kW/hour battery bank for backup.
 
     

Location: Los Gatos, CA
Installer: Solar Energy Consultants
System Size: 12 kW

This is a large-sized solar electric power system installed on a residence. This solar electric system comes complete with battery backup which provides protection against rolling blackouts, or power failures of any kind. This home also employs solar water heating, solar space heating, and solar pool/spa heating systems.