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Utility Interactive & Grid-Tied Systems

Corrales, New Mexico

Sorry, your browser doesn't support Java(tm). 3.125kW Photovoltaic Array
3.5kW Sharp 120/240 Inverter

This recent system was designed, engineered and installed by Direct Power and Water Corporation. The system is a classic residential utility interactive system feeding electricity back into the Public Service Company utility system.

The array is mounted on a Direct Power and Water block ballasted racking structure which requires no roof penetrations. The ballast is accomplished by using concrete blocks that are placed in aluminum trays that are attached to our own custom extrusion called Power Tube ™.

Total Cost of this system installed was $25, 979

The system consists of the following major components:

19 Sharp 185 watt modules
1 Sharp JH3500 U line tie inverter
4 Direct Power and Water Block ballasted low profile roof racks BBLPR4-SH175
1 Direct Power and Water Block ballasted low profile roof racks BBLPR3-SH175
2 H361NRB 3-pole 600VAC/VDC outdoor rated fused disconnect with neutral DC Disconnect Local code requirement mandate a visible means of disconnect within line of site of photovoltaic array
1 SQH221NRB - HD 30amp Disconnect 240vdc AC disconnect

Installation time for this system was as follows:

21 hours Master Electrician
35 hours Laborers
5 hours Engineer project management
 
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