I designed a 3.8KW system that we expect to offset at least half of our annual power useage. I purchased a pallet of twenty panels(cheaper that way), inverters, and rails to mount on my self-made adjustable frame, purchasing all the electrical supplies and hardware locally, and did all the installation, with the hlep of my bride, of course!).

We went on-line Dec 28 at 3:37PM and have made 144KW of power in twelve days, half that was clody and half that was bright and sunny, albeit cold! With the Enphase inverters, we also added the internet interface that allows us to see how it is performing in almost real time. So far it is awesome!. Our plan is to take all the income and add to the system a piece at a time, for the next ten years. At that time, we will have around 10KW of poer generation , enought to be self-sufficent if we so chose. Startup costs were $15,761 or $4.15/watt. Paying retail and for labor will add at least $10,000 to the cost.

You can do it too! With new advancements, prices will continue to come down, be more efficent, and there will be more dealers/installers in Kentucky. If y.ou are seriously intereted send me an e-mail to mad.merv@yahoo.com