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We offer and objective view of the State of CT plan and also provide other useful facts and data about Solar feasibility in CT
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Solar Facts & Figures
Explore articles, worksheets and sites about solar costs, incentives and useful tools in determining solar feasibility for your home.

Check out more solar fun facts or solar lease facts or information about the financial analysis of a solar system in CT.  You can contact us at info.CTSolarlease@gmail.com  with comments questions, photos etc.

Or you can also use the contact form to request a free solar evaluation by a qualified, State of CT approved, solar installer. You will be contacted within 48 hours of submitting this form.

 

So how does a Solar PV system work anyway?

1. Solar Modules

Solar modules mounted on the roof or grounds of your property convert sunlight into DC power.

2. Inverter

This power is sent to a device called an inverter (or power converter) which converts the from DC power the solar modules to AC Power identical to that being sent to you from the your utility.

3. Electrical Panel

Power travels from the inverter to your electrical service box. The power from the electrical panel will be distributed to any electrical loads in your home.

4. Utility Meter

When excess power is produced by the solar, the power will flow into the grid through your electric meter. This will cause your meter to run backwards gaining you a credit with the utility company.

5. Utility Grid

The utility grid automatically provides electricity when needed — at night and during the day when your demand exceeds your solar production.

Net Metering

Net metering legislation states that the utility company must credit you at retail rates (the same rate they would have charged you).  You may only install a system that does not exceed 105% of your current electrical usage.

That is the story!  Install a system, interconnect with the utility and presto watch your system produce electricity!

The following chart shows price changes for modules in 2009

PRICE CHANGES
Nov
2007
Dec
2007
Jan
2008
Feb
2008
Mar
2008
Apr
2008
May
2008
Jun
2008
Jul
2008
Aug
2008
Sep
2008
Oct
2008
Nov
2008
Number of Prices that Increased
23
23
30
39
39
15
29
74
64
28
38
45
43
Number of Prices that Decreased
39
16
34
46
20
28
31
40
21
16
16
21
79
Number of Prices Unchanged
1517
1537
1513
1522
1537
1562
1581
1331
1356
1364
1436
1468
129




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