Description

Is this solar panel kit right for me?

For most homes in the United States this 10kW solar ground mount kit is more than enough to completely eliminate their bill.

These 15kW size grid-connect solar kits include solar panels, inverter, and the racking system for ground mount. These are complete PV power systems that can work for a home or business, with everything you need to get the system up and running. The kits include hardware components only; does NOT include labor.

A 15kW Solar Kit will require over 874 square feet of space. This 15kW system provides 15,170 watts of DC direct current power. This could produce an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of alternating current (AC) power per month, assuming at least 5 sun hours per day with the solar array facing South. The highest output will be achieved with an unobstructed south-facing view of the sun for maximum solar power. The actual power generated will vary based on location, equipment and installation factors. Refer to your electric utility bill to find the actual kWh used per month and compare it to how much power these low cost 15kW PV systems can generate.

The average American uses 920kWh per month. Based on that average this system could reduce your bill to ZERO. If you’re an average consumer of electricity (920kWh/month), a 15kW system could probably give you the ticket to electric bill freedom.

• Solar Panels – 38x 410W tier-1 144-cell polycrystalline PV modules with 25 year warranties.
• Grid-Tied String Inverter – Ultra reliable SMA Sunny Boy inverter with Secure Power Supply and Rapid Shutdown.
• Racking and Attachments – Industry leading IronRidge ground racking mounts the solar panels on the ground.
• System Monitoring – Free with every kit purchase! View and analyze your solar energy production in real-time.
• System Design and Financial Analysis – We’ll custom engineer this system for your home and calculate the payback on your solar investment.
• Not Included – Concrete, schedule 40 pipe, wire, conduit, fittings, breakers, AC/DC Disconnects (if required), junction boxes and a sub panel (if required). All these items can be purchased at any electrical supply shop, Home Depot or Lowes, and will typically cost $1,500 or more for larger systems. Our technical support representative will provide a shopping list once your plans are complete.

• How easy is it to install?

  • You can install a 15kW ground-mounted solar system in two or three weekends.
  • Our kits use industry leading solar panels, inverters, and racking systems specifically selected and combined to make do-it-yourself installation possible.
  • A homeowner who has wired an AC outlet and is comfortable working with electricity can install our Solar kit.
  • If self-installation is not for you, we can help you find a local solar contractor to help you with the process.

What is the installation process?

A typical solar ground-mounted system for a home can be installed within one or two weekends once a permit is obtained from your city or county. After that, it’s just 5 easy steps until you’re producing power from the sun.

1. Take your plan set to your city or county and apply for a permit to install. The plan review process can take up to 10 days. Once the city or county approves your plans and issues your permit you may begin installing your solar system.
2. First, the racking and mounting system must be installed. This is the most laborious process of the solar installation process. You have to dig deep holes and pour concrete.
3. Once the racking and mounting system is secured in the ground, the solar panels and inverters can be quickly installed. The inverter(s) are then tied into the grid through a dedicated breaker in your main service panel.
4. When the installation is complete, your city or county inspector must sign off on it. You can accomplish this by scheduling an inspection meeting with them.
5. Lastly, you must send the final job card, interconnection paperwork, and your net metering agreement to your utility. They will then grant you Permission to Operate. It can take up to 4 weeks after passing inspection for your utility to provide you Permission to Operate. With our interconnection service we will process all the paperwork for you.