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This Grid tie Utility Interactive system is located in pastoral Corrales, NM. The 2.52 kilowatt PV system consists of 14 Sharp 180 watt monocrystalline modules. This PV system will provide the owner with an annual rebate check from her utility company of about $100. The household uses an average of 29 kilowatt hours of electricity daily which is completely offset by the PV system. Payback period is 19 years utilizing Federal and State income tax credits.
A variation of the standard Roof-ground mount, the Two-Tier ground mount is secured to the ground via six 12"x36" diameter concrete pylons. This mounting system permits adjustments from 20 degrees to 45 degrees tilt angle. This racking system provides for easy module access for occasional cleaning.
An SMA 3800 watt inverter is utilized to convert sunlight to household AC power. This inverter can accept three strings of modules and therefore this PV system is designed to accommodate an additional 1.26 kilowatts of modules at a future date.
UTILITY COMPANY: PUBLIC SERVICE OF NEW MEXICO
INSPECTION: ELECTRICAL BUREAU OF BERNALILLO COUNTY
INSTALLATION: DIRECT POWER AND WATER CORPORATION
DESIGN, ENGINEERING: DIRECT POWER AND WATER CORPORATION
PROJECT MANAGER: CHRISTOPHER KARSA
LEAD ELECTRICAN: DAVID HAMMACK
SYSTEM PRICE: $29,000
