Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread Chuck McCown
, 2017 at 10:16 AM Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: 4 weeks of batts will do the job... From: Sean Heskett Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:13 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels When it snows for 4 weeks st

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread Sean Heskett
: > 4 weeks of batts will do the job... > > *From:* Sean Heskett > *Sent:* Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:13 AM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV > panels > When it snows for 4 weeks straight (not kidding) there's n

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread Eric Kuhnke
t;>> Remote start propane generator is a much better value for sites like >>> this. In the middle of winter have a low voltage relay trigger the >>> generator. Run it just long enough to top the batts. Usually an hour a >>> day is more than enough. Store enough p

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread Eric Kuhnke
alled would have paid for the generator and propane tank. > > So, 33X in WA and BC, 20X in Utah no generator. 10X in Utah with > generator. (and that is cutting it thin). > > > *From:* Eric Kuhnke > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:34 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread Chuck McCown
4 weeks of batts will do the job... From: Sean Heskett Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 11:13 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels When it snows for 4 weeks straight (not kidding) there's no amount of panels and batts that can save

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread Sean Heskett
in). > > > *From:* Eric Kuhnke > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:34 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV > panels > I have to respectfully disagree, in WA and BC the mid winter sunlight > hours are even fewer. But

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-21 Thread chuck
no generator. 10X in Utah with generator. (and that is cutting it thin). From: Eric Kuhnke Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:34 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels I have to respectfully disagree, in WA and BC the mid winter sunlight

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Jeremy
I am looking at a configuration with 12 x >>> 360W panels for the next one. The goal is the greatest possible kWh >>> production in December and January and additional safety margin for >>> extended periods of cloudy days in mid winter. >>> >>> &

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Eric Kuhnke
; day is more than enough. Store enough propane to get through the worst of >> it. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 6:00 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) >> PV p

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Sean Heskett
get through the worst of > it. > > *From:* Eric Kuhnke > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 6:00 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV > panels > > I care about efficiency because in some cases space is at a premium.

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Chuck McCown
backwards. Probably none of those around anymore. From: Chuck McCown Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 7:55 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels You can still net meter provided the power meter on your home does not have the ability

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Chuck McCown
e worth the investment. From: Lewis Bergman Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:18 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels I am considering solar on my new house. Chuck, do you have any advice? On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 a

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Lewis Bergman
whether or >> not it will be worth the investment. >> >> *From:* Lewis Bergman >> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:18 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) >> PV panels >> >> > I am

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
t;> efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >> *Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV >> panels >> >> Anyone have a favorite vendor

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Chuck McCown
@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels I am considering solar on my new house. Chuck, do you have any advice? On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 8:58 AM Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Chuck McCown
of it. From: Eric Kuhnke Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 6:00 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV panels I care about efficiency because in some cases space is at a premium. If these were going on the roof of a warehouse/office type building I would

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Eric Kuhnke
er wanted > efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. > > *From:* Eric Kuhnke > *Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV > panels > > Anyone have a favorite vendor source for >21% eff

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Jaime Solorza
wbmfg.com >> <mailto:ch...@wbmfg.com>> wrote: >> >> I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never >> wanted efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >>

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Robert Andrews
e: I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never wanted efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. *From:* Eric Kuhnke *Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM *To:* af@afmug.com *Subject:* [AFMUG] Vendor for sup

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Jaime Solorza
gt;> >> On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 8:58 AM Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: >> >>> I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never wanted >>> efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. >>> >>> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >>> *Sent:* Monda

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Forrest Christian (List Account)
20, 2017 at 8:58 AM Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > >> I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never wanted >> efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >> *Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Lewis Bergman
*Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV > panels > > Anyone have a favorite vendor source for >21% efficient PV panels they'd > like to share? > > I'm looking at various commodity

Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-20 Thread Chuck McCown
I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never wanted efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. From: Eric Kuhnke Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels Anyone have a favorite vendor source

[AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV panels

2017-06-19 Thread Eric Kuhnke
Anyone have a favorite vendor source for >21% efficient PV panels they'd like to share? I'm looking at various commodity 60 and 72-cell modules made with 4.95 to 5.0W high efficiency 156mm monocrystalline cells, but the Sunpower mono stuff is still better in STC watts per square foot. 60-cell x