A photovoltaic (electricity generating) solar power system was recently (March 2008) installed at my home and I’d like to share my experiences in the hope that its helpful to others.
I’ll shoot for ‘cradle to grave’ coverage, writing about:
- Why solar power? Why solar electric?
- How I chose the Colorado solar contractor, REC Solar
- Working with the Rock Creek HOA to get the system approved
- Making the required modifications to my house in preparation for the solar system’s installation
- The actual installation of the solar electric power system
- Data on how the system performance
Here’s what the completed system looks like:
