Solar Photovoltaic System Results


Energy generation and consumption

During the fall, winter, and spring we generate more than we consume. The surplus is consumed in the summer when we pump water to irrigate the pasture. The following chart shows the monthly generation and consumption in kilowatt hours.
[Energy generation and consumption for the first year]

Accumulated energy credit

The solar power that we generate is converted to credits that we can "spend" to irrigate our pasture and power the barn.
[Accumulated energy credit for the first year]

Accumulated savings

The following chart shows the accumulated savings in dollars.
[Accumulated savings for the first year]

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Updated: 021028
©2002 John R. Powers, III