Some of the Components

February 3, 2004 by · 1 Comment
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It’ll be a few weeks before we get the permits. I’ll try to provide interesting information in the meantime to keep you interested.

Sharp’s JH-3500U is the inverter that we are using (we’ll have 2 of them). This inverter has been in use for 8 years in Japan, and was recently introduced to the US. This is a grid-connected inverter with no backup capabilities – if utility power fails it shuts down. Here is the PDF spec sheet.

Sharp’s NT-185U1 is the solar panel that we are using (we’ll have 36 of them). This panel is also new, and is the top of the Sharp line at the moment. This is the PDF spec sheet for the panels.

Been There – Done That

February 2, 2004 by · Leave a Comment
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Here are a few websites of people who have already installed home solar power systems:

Michael MacFaden’s System in San Jose

Maine Solar House

Phil Karn’s System

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