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Learn how FCB Solar, with the help of generous donations, implemented a high-efficiency solar system to meet their urgent energy needs. The system's technical specs, expected production, savings, and payback are highlighted.
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How it came together • In March 2018 we realized that SREC program was about to end • Solar became urgent • Got very quickly quotes , excellent prices • 2015 prices: $60,000 for 15 kW system ($4/W) • Now: $75,000 for 24 kW system ($3.15/W) • John Howe and John Kolterman found donors within a few days to pay for it • Negotiated contract with help from Bob McGaw, Brian Kopperl, Mark Thurber, James Hencke, Thomas Schieber, Ana Hammock, Marion Westgate • Martin oversaw engineering, permitting & installation • Some delays due to hot weather but got system operational by August 17th
FCB Solar – Technical Specs. • High-Efficiency System: • 23.8 kW nom. power • 68 high-efficiency LG350-panels • 68 SolarEdge Optimizers • 2 SolarEdge inverters (10+14 kW) • Warranties: • Panels 25 years • Inverter 20 years • Production 20 years • Workmanship 10 years • Supplier/Installer: • SolarFive, Lexington & • Beacon Solar, Fall River Made possiblethroughgenerousdonationsfrom FCB-members FCB-Green Group
The Gift that Keeps on Giving • Expected Production: 25,000 kWh/year (31% of current needs) • Expected Savings: over $200,000 over lifetime (30 years) • over 9,000/year for first 10 years (with SREC’s) • over $6,000 in Elec. Bill savings after year 10 • Purchase Price: ~$75,000 • Payback: ~ 6 years
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