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Belvedere Residential 3.4 kW AC Solar System
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Location: Belvedere, CA
System Output: 3.4 kW
Configuration: 18 SunPower Corp. 215 W Modules, 1 SunPower 5200 Inverter
Mounting: SunFrame Flush
Install date: 5/07
Installation Timeframe: 1.5 Day

"When we decided to go solar, we looked at several local companies. We decided on Marin Solar because they provide a more efficient panel and promised to assist us with dealing with PG&E.  We are extremely happy that we made that decision. Their performance was absolutely great and we are picky people."

Results

  • Old Monthly Electric Bill: $307
  • Estimated New Electric Bill:$154
  • Bill Offset: 48.7%
  • Monthly Cash Flow in 1st Year with Loan: +$50

The Investment Rate of Return (IRR) over 25 years is 20.3%
Over 25 years it will provide total savings of: $104,619
including bill savings, PBIs, sRECs, maintenance, & inverter replacement
 

Carbon Dioxide and Environmental Benefits

  • Based on estimated production, this system will reduce emissions by:
    113 tons of CO2 over 25 years
  • It's the environmental equivalent of:
    367,866 miles not driven
  • or 1.9 acres of trees planted