Chris Molyneux My Experience On-Grid Solar & Energy Efficiency
Solar System – 5.6 kW
Installation Installer – Virtuoso Energy Start Date – Sept 18, 2017 Completion Date – Sept 19, 2017 Switched On – Sept 26, 2017
Solar Production
April Numbers – Beyond Net Zero As of April 22: Average consumption – 17 kW/ day Average production – 25 kW/day Producing ~150% of needed energy
South vs. West Orientation West Panels South Panels
Challenges “The wettest winter in Calgary in 46 years.” - Environment Canada
Solutions
Domino Effect - Changing Behaviors Small Changes • Efficient light bulbs • No more phone charging at night • Turning off computers • Dishes and laundry while sun is up • No more TV as white noise Big Changes • New car • Going solar at work
The Savings – A Far-Too-Early Analysis Solar Energy Produced – 2193 kWh Consumed – 1045 kWh • Sold – 1148 kWh • Average $/kWh during period - $0.0859 Average T&D $/kWh during period - $0.0531 Total Savings to Date - $243.25
But, considering…
The Real Benefit Sleep better at night
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