Thanks Forrest On Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 7:59 PM Forrest Christian (List Account) < li...@packetflux.com> wrote:
> So, it looks like the only option for net metering in Texas is SolarCity. > > > Without retail net metering, things get more expensive. Without batteries > you effectively can only offset your live load.. excess is effectively > given to the utility. You could add some batteries to offset more but that > is even more expensive. > > It sounds like SolarCity got around this by becoming a utility which > allows them to effectively net meter. > > On Jun 20, 2017 7:18 PM, "Chuck McCown" <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > >> I love my 10kW system on my house. My power bill is about $8.50 year >> around unless a bunch of my kids are here. >> But yes, like Forrest said, net metering laws really tell you whether or >> not it will be worth the investment. >> >> *From:* Lewis Bergman >> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:18 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) >> PV panels >> >> > I am considering solar on my new house. Chuck, do you have any advice? >> >> > On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 8:58 AM Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: >> > I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never wanted >>> efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. >>> >>> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >>> *Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM >>> *To:* af@afmug.com >>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV >>> panels >>> >>> Anyone have a favorite vendor source for >21% efficient PV panels they'd >>> like to share? >>> >>> I'm looking at various commodity 60 and 72-cell modules made with 4.95 >>> to 5.0W high efficiency 156mm monocrystalline cells, but the Sunpower mono >>> stuff is still better in STC watts per square foot. >>> >>> 60-cell x 5W = 300W >>> 72-cell x 5W = 360W >>> >>> >>> Of course, willing to pay somewhat of a price premium.... >>> >>
