Murrieta solar enthusiast shows off his PV array in a unique way
“Everything is running better than expected! We have been producing tons of electricity!! Our electric bill has finally gone negative.”
Robert B. of Murrieta, CA (Riverside County) made the switch to a solar utility in June of 2011 and couldn’t have been more excited. He had long been a fan of the environmental and financial benefits of solar, as well as the principle of photoelectricity, so flipping the switch on his new Murrieta solar PV array was a rewarding experience for him. In fact, he was so excited that he sent us a copy of a spring 2012 electric bill for -$157 and flew his RC helicopter (equipped with a digital camera) over his house to get a picture.
Thanks, Robert – glad you like your system!
| Size | 14.5 kW | ||
| Production | 21,728 kWh/year | ||
| Solar panels | Sharp 235W (62 panels) | ||
| Mounting | Roof | ||
| Location | Murrieta, CA | ||
| Online since | 2011 |
System offsets:*
| Annual | Lifetime | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pounds of CO2 | 33,031 | 825,775 | ||
| Miles driven | 33,988 | 849,700 | ||
| Trees planted | 384 | 9,600 |
*Calculations based on EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator. System lifetime is assumed to be 25 years.
