Forum Replies Created
-
AuthorPosts
-
an
Participant[quote=ocrenter]What you are really saying here is the efficiency of your solar system correlates with the number of lizards around your house. More inland, and more lizards, and better efficiency for your solar panels.[/quote]Not true. It’s a known fact that my area as the lizard crown. Not only are we most infested with lizards, our lizards are most adapted to crazy heat and they’re well adapted to the many walls that we have.
ParticipantKeep in mind that due to may gray and june gloom, how far you are from the coast makes a big difference. Also, since may and june are probably the two best months in total sun light, it sucks when you’re closer to the coast. Where I live, I do get some marine layer in the morning, but it burns off, but not as early as those who live east of the 15. That’s probably why you’re seeing the difference in amount to total hours of energy.
ParticipantWhat is normal?
Participant[quote=ocrenter][quote=svelte]66 kwh. My system produced 66 kwh yesterday.
Freaking awesome.[/quote]
very nice. my max so far is 35 kwh, yesterday got close at 34.8. based on 5.25 kw system.
how big is your system?[/quote]
My max is 24.7kWh with a 3.8kWh system.This year have a lot more “bad”/cloudy days than the past 2 years.
ParticipantNot all Sr. Software Engineer positions are equal. I’m getting head hunters pinging me for Sr. SW Engineer positions doing Android Dev in San Diego and they’re anywhere between $110-150k. So, $130k is squarely in the middle of that range. But I don’t know what your expertise is and that can great affect your salary range.
Participant[quote=livinincali][quote=AN]
Even better, what if the Powerwall can return electricity back to the grid during the peak hours. you can store at $0.17/kwh and sell it back at $0.48/kwh!!! You’ll be able to make back the ROI for the Powerwall in no time![/quote]Why would you waste time and money with a powerwall install when you can do the same thing for way less money with a lead acid AGM battery solution. Powerwall is probably one of the dumbest things out there for a home installation but the hype is real is real I guess. Lithium Ion has pretty much one thing going for it and that is weight. Of course in your home weight doesn’t matter so why would you want that much lithium (if this thing catches on fire my house is gone) in your house.[/quote]I only used powerwall as an example. It’s easier to say powerwall than battery pack.
Participant[quote=ocrenter][quote=AN]That’s the same thing, right? Either you sell it back to the grid or have enough to cover your peak usage, either way, you’re storing and purchasing at $0.17 and use/sell at $0.48. It would take ~23MWh to break even, assuming it cost about $7k installed of the 10kWh powerwall unit.[/quote]
Oh yeah, of course. It would be similar selling back or using the credit.
Powerwall install cost is crazy. $4k just for install? And of course solar city will have monopoly on the install. That’s the Tesla way![/quote]After doing many projects around the house, the safe estimate is installation cost = cost of materials. So, my guess would be $3-4k. That’s not too crazy since installation of solar panel is 2x that and the process isn’t that much more complex.
I just thought about it and realized that this buy at $0.17 and use at $0.48 only apply during the summer. During the Winter, it’s buy at $0.18 and use at $0.21. So, the math would be much less favorable 1/2 of the year.
ParticipantHoly smokes, that 10% higher than last winter.
Participant[quote=ocrenter][quote=AN]I wonder if the number works out, if you have solar w/ TOU and you get a Tesla Powerwall or something like it. The logic is that, solar will generate power at $0.48/kWh during the summer. We can use that power at night at $0.17/kWh. At the same time, we can charge the Powerwall at $0.17/kWh at night for usage during the day at $0.48/kWh. I need to run the number to see if it make sense (all depends on how much the powerwall or other battery pack cost), but briefly thinking about it, it seems to make sense.[/quote]
Even better, what if the Powerwall can return electricity back to the grid during the peak hours. you can store at $0.17/kwh and sell it back at $0.48/kwh!!! You’ll be able to make back the ROI for the Powerwall in no time![/quote]That’s the same thing, right? Either you sell it back to the grid or have enough to cover your peak usage, either way, you’re storing and purchasing at $0.17 and use/sell at $0.48. It would take ~23MWh to break even, assuming it cost about $7k installed of the 10kWh powerwall unit.
ParticipantI wonder if the number works out, if you have solar w/ TOU and you get a Tesla Powerwall or something like it. The logic is that, solar will generate power at $0.48/kWh during the summer. We can use that power at night at $0.17/kWh. At the same time, we can charge the Powerwall at $0.17/kWh at night for usage during the day at $0.48/kWh. I need to run the number to see if it make sense (all depends on how much the powerwall or other battery pack cost), but briefly thinking about it, it seems to make sense.
Participant[quote=The-Shoveler]IMO Temecula (and TV in general) are an extension of North county SD.
North county SD is just getting started and will see steady growth for a long time to come IMO.[/quote]
As SoCal grow, I think TV will benefit a lot. TV is about 50 miles from Sorrento Valley tech jobs but they’re also about 60 miles to Anaheim as well. Since SD county is pretty much built out, as SoCal grow, people who don’t mind commute will start to consider TV and as TV grow, more companies will consider opening up office there too. The growth will be driven by both SD and OC, IMHO.Participant[quote=ocrenter][quote=AN][quote=ocrenter][quote=AN]Unfortunately, my system is not big enough to bank most of the time.[/quote]
I didn’t think mine would be big enough to bank either, until I see the benefit of TOU summer rates first hand.[/quote]
I will have to take a look to see how much i’m using during the day to see if I can even bank. My system is small because of limited roof space and house direction. It’s enough to keep me out of Tier 3-4 during the winter and 2-4 during the summer. But I can only go negative a month during spring and fall.Update: Just went through last year’s data and did a rough price comparison between TOU-2 vs standard net metering that I’m on right now and it would save me about $130/year ($630 vs $760). That might be enough of a saving for me to buy a used Leaf and drive for free. Thanks for pointing me to TOU ocrenter.[/quote]
Haha, no kidding, right?
Try to avoid the 2011 model as the battery is air cooled and therefore degrades faster. Not sure about the 2012 model. Definitely 2013 and newer they are all liquid cooled.[/quote]It’s crazy how much the Leaf fall in value. You can pick up a Certified pre-owned 2013 Leaf SL with <20k miles for ~$16k. New, they're going for around $30k after tax rebate. 1/2 off in 2 years. I'm seriously thinking of picking up one and switch over to TOU. If I go with a 2012 model, I can pick one with only 26k miles for $10k.
Participant[quote=ocrenter][quote=AN]Unfortunately, my system is not big enough to bank most of the time.[/quote]
I didn’t think mine would be big enough to bank either, until I see the benefit of TOU summer rates first hand.[/quote]
I will have to take a look to see how much i’m using during the day to see if I can even bank. My system is small because of limited roof space and house direction. It’s enough to keep me out of Tier 3-4 during the winter and 2-4 during the summer. But I can only go negative a month during spring and fall.Update: Just went through last year’s data and did a rough price comparison between TOU-2 vs standard net metering that I’m on right now and it would save me about $130/year ($630 vs $760). That might be enough of a saving for me to buy a used Leaf and drive for free. Thanks for pointing me to TOU ocrenter.
Participant[quote=spdrun]So where should a small landlord advertise to get the “big landlord” price? I tried posting 10% higher than market on Craigslist and got virtually no interest other than a few tire kickers who never took the place.[/quote]Did you state you accept month-to-month lease? Did you state your deposit is a couple hundred? Did you state you have a property manager on site and will be responding to service calls w/in 24 hours? There a few more things I didn’t list, but these are some of the reasons why renter are will to pay more for an apartment vs a condo.
-
AuthorPosts
