Solar Power Photo Album: Pole-Mounted Solar Installation in New Hartford, NY
This 37.25 kW solar electric system was installed for customers in New Hartford, NY. As designed, the system should generate 44,001 kWh per year, which is equivalent to 102% of the customer's current annual electrical usage. The energy production by this system corresponds to a CO2 emissions savings of 57,201 lbs. per year! These customers took a major leap towards energy independence and reduced their environmental footprint drastically!
162 Solar Panel Array
The system was installed as a ground-mount array of one hundred and sixty-two (162) SunPower solar modules mounted on nine separate poles, each holding 18 modules.
Balance of System
This is the unit's Balance of System, or "BOS." It is comprised of 6 SMA inverters that provide grid-synchronous AC output and interface to the electric utility through the customer's main service panel.