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40-290w Hanwha SE10000
26-310w Axitec SE6000Comment
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2 Kw PV Classic 200, Trace SW 4024 460ah,Comment
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A 16kW system is quite large. This MarketWatch article states that the average system is 5kW. Are you sure you need that many panels?
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He's right. A 16 STC kW system is pretty big.
How much electricity do you draw from FPL in a year ?
- Not your bill.
- How many kWh/year ?
What's your zip ?
What array orientation(s) were you quoted ?
When you called FPL multiple times, what did you ask them and how did they respond ?
You said in a response to Suneagle that you hate feeling robbed. Well, a reasonably oriented 16 STC kW array in FL will produce something like 25,000 kWh/yr. which is something like 2X or a little less than the average U.S. annual single family residence use.
So, if, as you say, you carry out no activity that should reflect that use, I'd guess you'd be really curious to get with FPL to see why they think your consumption is so high.
What steps have you taken to verify your consumption ?Comment
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Perci, investing first in energy savings should be prioritized over adding solar. Things like new windows, insulation, variable speed pool pump, high efficiency A/C and appliances, etc. will all be a better investment than a large solar system. After understanding how you consume power and reducing your consumption smartly you can then confidently consider an appropriately sized solar system.5.775 kW System: 21 SolarWorld SW275 x 1 SMA 5000Comment
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