Grid-Tied
It felt terrific to finish the installation. After having it on the roof and inspected, I was producing power within three days once they changed my meter out. It was really a rewarding experience.
Check out Michael Callen’s Grid-Tied project in Idaho!:
“I have been a contractor in Idaho performing remodels and maintenance on facilities from plumbing and roofing to whole interior redesigns. I have also added garages starting from footing to finishing work.
The most difficult part of the install was creating the permit package. I was lucky enough to be provided a template to design my package. It streamlined the permit install package that I provided to the City.
I was lucky enough to have one helper for two days as I ran wire and prepared the roof with the flashings and rails. On the day to set panels, I had three helpers that made it go quickly. Setting panels took one and a half hours from prep to finish. Only 10 panels.
One of the guys brought a 24″ flat bar designed to lift shingles. It was a huge help. I also purchased a hole bit that was ruined after stucco but made a real clean hole for all my boxes.
To complete the project, I worked on weekends and evenings. As a total, probably 6 or 7 days. This included repairing and repainting walls. Some of that time was used trying to find supplies due to such a high demand for sheetrock spray cans. I eventually purchased a remodeling spray gun that worked great.
It felt terrific to finish the installation. After having it on the roof and inspected, I was producing power within three days once they changed my meter out. It was really a rewarding experience.”
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Kris Z.’s Solar Installation
- System Cost: $9,000 including installation
- Yearly System Output: 8,061 kWh per year
- Federal Tax Incentive: Qualifies for $2,700 U.S. Federal Tax Credit and $1,600 State Tax Credit
- Utility Rates: 10.3 cents/kWh
Frank K.’s Solar Installation
