Property Type
Owner: Zac and Laura Cutler
Type: Residential
Location: Columbia, MO
Finished Sq. Ft: 2,200 sq. ft.
Energy need met: 90-100%
Financial Details
Gross Cost of System: $14,000
30% Tax Credit: $4,200
Value of Utility Rebates: $2,610
Net Cost of System: $7,190
Utility Savings year one: $680
Additional Financial Benefit: Increased Property Value
Technology
Type: Solar PV Enphase Energy and Solar World
Installed: December 2018
System Size: 5.22 kW
Purpose: Generation of Electricity
Solar Energy Installer and Supplies
Installer: Missouri Solar Solutions
Energy Analysis: Missouri Solar Solutions
Technology Used: Enphase Energy, Solar World and Iron Ridge
Project Description:
A Solar Energy Specialist from Missouri Solar Solutions performed a solar analysis on the home and was able to professionally advise the home on a solar panel system that will address their energy needs. We advise the homeowner on the cost and return on investment, the technology involved and the installation process of the system. We made sure all of Zac and Laura’s questions were answered.
A 20 panel roof mount array was designed and installed. The 5.22 kW solar array was installed in December of 2018. Zac and Laura saw their average electric bill decrease by 95%!!
On top of the monthly energy savings Zac and Laura were able to take advantage of the 30% Federal Tax Credit and local utility rebate. They received a utility rebate of $2,160!
from https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/planning-home-solar-electric-system
If you decide to install a solar energy system, your installer should be able to help you complete the necessary permitting and steps.
Your installer will determine the appropriate size for your system. The size will be based on your electricity needs (determined in step 4) as well as the following:
- The site’s solar resource or available sunlight
- The system’s orientation and tilt
- The system’s efficiency at converting sunlight to electricity
- Other electricity sources, like a utility, a wind turbine, or a fossil fuel generator.
Your installer will also ensure that all equipment is installed correctly and oriented and tilted in such a way to maximize the daily and seasonal solar energy received and produced by your system.
Be sure you understand how billing and net metering will work, as well as any additional utility fees you will need to pay.
