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8.55KW ROOF Station

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“I prefer to do it myself.” with Garland C.

Our Install of the Month for March is Arizona customer Garland C’s well-researched and fully planned out grid-tied solar system. Garland installed his system himself, with help from one friend, during the construction of his new home.

Garland was after a sound return on investment and an eco-conscious home. He wanted DIY convenience and the ability to monitor his system, so he chose Enphase microinverters. Getting American-made panels was also important to Garland and he opted for high-end, high-efficiency Suniva panels.

Garland’s System:


    • 8.55 kW Grid-Tied System

    • 30  285 watt Solar Panels

    • 30 Enphase Microinverters

    • IronRidge XR1000 Rail System

    • 52 Quick Mount E-Mount Roof Flashing


Garland's Solar Breakdown:

  • Cost of Contractor: None

  •  Cost of Electrician: None

  •  Design Output of kWh per year: 12,220 kWh

  •  Federal Tax Incentive: Qualifies for $6,600 U.S. Federal Tax Credit

  •  Utility rates per kWh: Fluctuates based on local utility as Garland lives in a TOU area.

  •  Feed-in Tariff/Net Metering Issues: None reported