by Nikola Janjić
Vermont style country farmhouse built in 2003 by local builder Jim Huntington. PV systems design and instillation by Kirk Herander of VT Solar Engineering Features: Solar Passive Design Energy Efficiency Photo Voltaic Solar Panels Wind Turbine Sustainable Lifestyle
Solar Passive Design
Energy Efficient Design wood is naturally energy-efficient, 1,100 times the insulating value of aluminum double-pane and triple-pane glazing 5 Star Energy Rating !!!
PV Solar Energy 8 X 160 watt panels Supplies 70% of energy Xantrex Inverter System Lead Acid Batteries 14 X 200 Amp hrs.
Wind Power 1 kW Bergie Provides 30 % of Energy Perfect compliment to PV Neighbors can be jackasses
Sustainable Living
Backup Power
Points to remember Perfectly sized system – lowers $$$- Energy efficiency – lower $$$- household uses 4-5 kWh per day 4 year old system has generated close to 8,000 kWh Use affordable backup power Neighbors can be jackasses too!