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Curran-Tuskes residence

October 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - October 7, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

If you’re interested in a grid=tied, battery backup solar energy (PV = PhotoVoltaic) system, this is the place to visit. There are 3 separate, independently operated systems on site:

1) On the house, a grid-tied battery backup system with a 41kWh flooded lead acid battery;
2) On the barn, a strictly grid-tied system without a battery;
3) On the barn, a grid-tied, battery backup system with a 11.4kWh lithium/iron/phosphate battery.

In the event of a grid outage, all critical loads are backed up, including the barn hydronic heating system, the house well pump and sump pump, hot water heater, refrigerator, a few essential lights and most all electronics (computers, VoIP phones, LAN system, etc.).

We have a net metering agreement with our utility which allows us to sell any excess generation back to them. Typically, this results in no electric bills from May through October each year.

Entire system was self-installed in stages over the period from 2007 to 2019.

We also have various large battery-powered electric equipment including a Chevy Bolt EV, a zero-turn electric mower, an electric push mower, and two e-bikes.

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Date:
October 7, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
UTC-6
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Organizer

Mike Curran
Email
joacchim57@hotmail.com

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Sustainable Features
Solar PV - Rooftop, Solar PV - Ground Mount, Heat Pump(s), Electric Vehicle(s), Electric Vehicle Charging, Battery Storage, Water Harvesting
System Size (in kW):
16.5kW
Tour Site Type
Home
System Monitoring
https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/Hctc107221
Other Solar Panel Manufacturer
Evergreen Solar, ALEO, Westinghouse Solar, Talesun
Other Inverter Manufacturer
Outback Power
Other Batteries Manufacturer
Rolls FLA, Simpliphi LiFePO4
Other Energy Monitoring System
Outback Power, Emporia Vue
Solar Installer
Self-installed

Venue

Curran-Tuskes residence
18709 Riverview Drive
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 United States
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