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  • What is a slew drive?
  • Grid Failure Means?
  • Commercial Projects
  • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
  • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
  • Power Everything by Sun
  • Why Clean Solar Panels
  • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
  • Solar Wiring for Dummies
  • Solar Permitting is Scary
  • Help Wanted
  • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
  • Terms of Use and Sale
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    • Home
    • Where You Live Matters
    • DO THE MATH
    • Installation Manual
    • Sunchaser8 Specifications
    • DIY Powerwall
    • What is a slew drive?
    • Grid Failure Means?
    • Commercial Projects
    • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
    • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
    • Power Everything by Sun
    • Why Clean Solar Panels
    • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
    • Solar Wiring for Dummies
    • Solar Permitting is Scary
    • Help Wanted
    • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
    • Terms of Use and Sale
  • Home
  • Where You Live Matters
  • DO THE MATH
  • Installation Manual
  • Sunchaser8 Specifications
  • DIY Powerwall
  • What is a slew drive?
  • Grid Failure Means?
  • Commercial Projects
  • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
  • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
  • Power Everything by Sun
  • Why Clean Solar Panels
  • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
  • Solar Wiring for Dummies
  • Solar Permitting is Scary
  • Help Wanted
  • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
  • Terms of Use and Sale

SUNCHASER 8 - 4.3kw equal to a 6kw conventional system

Sunchaser 8 Dual Axis Solar Tracker Kit 6.2kw Hybrid

Sunchaser 8

4595.00

Dual Axis Solar Tracker with Proprietary Electronics.  The Sunchaser 8 always knows where the SUN is.

Shipping

295.00

ESTIMATE    Quote on request

Foundation Bolt Set

200.00

Set of (8) Eight 1" X 40" foundation bolts with washers and nuts

Anemometer

200.00

Air speed indicator that automatically puts the Sunchase 8 into SAFE mode.  Included in Autonomous package.

Snow and Rain Sensor

200.00

Snow and rain sensor automatically puts Sunchaser 8 into shed and clean mode.  Included in Autonomous package.

Autonomous Package

300.00

Includes Anemometer (wind speed) and Snow and Rain Sensor

Solar Panels

3000.00

550 Watt Bifacial Sunpal  SP540M-72H.  Bifacial panels are ideal for the Sunchaser 8 because they gain up to 30% more energy from ground reflected sunshine and the panels are high enough not to create shade in it's own path.

Hybrid Inverter

1260.00

Hybrid inverter  5000W Solar inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support in a single package.Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance, compatible with the electrical grid or generator power. Perfect backup power supply for off-grid system like home appliances and personal computers.  Sourced at Amazon-Free Shipping


solar panel wiring

195.00

Parallel wiring connectors for solar panels.  DO NOT wire panels in series.  In a series wiring system, one panel failure,  negatively effects the output of all panels.

GENERAL WIRING

195.00

Number 1  wire from panels to inverter.  24V return wire to Sunchaser 8 Dual Axis Solar Tracker.  Estimated 50 to 100 feet run.

Miscellaneous

500.00

Includes; concrete and rebar for foundation, fuses, switches, underground pipe for wiring and everything you need at the last minute.  Every project is different.

Mandantory Master Electrician Services

1000.00

Final approval and hook up to grid.  This will vary state to state.  We used New York State that is in the top 80% of price range.

TOTAL

10,990.00

Assuming you chose the Autonomous Package and don't have to dig through solid granite, this should be all the money you need.

grand total

7693.00

Deducting the 30% tax credit and not including your State's iniative.  (New York is up to $5000.00).  The national average  electricity use is 30KWH per day.  This system equals or exceeds that need.

add battery backup

Lipo4 Batteries

1920.00

Eight (8) 100 AH Lipo4 batteries,  4.8 KWH.  We sourced these at Alibaba.com.  Talent Cell and includes FREE SHIPPING

DIY powercell / batteries above

350.00

You will need a 400# rated stainless steel rolling cart and cables & connectors to complete your powerwall.  We scourced these on Google in about 5 minutes.

total

1589.00

Deducting the 30% tax credit and not including your State's iniative.  (New York is up to $5000.00).  

All the information here is provided at the best of our knowlege. There will be many variations in costs due to state and local taxes and requirements. Fortunately the Federal Government and most States are supporting efforts to go to reliable alternative renewable energy supplies. When YOU do a deep dive into DIY solar, you will find more savings, and please pass them on to us. IMPORTANT! the 30% tax credit applies to shipping, paid labor, taxes and every nut and bolt you use in your solar energy project,

  • Home
  • Where You Live Matters
  • Installation Manual
  • Sunchaser8 Specifications
  • DIY Powerwall
  • What is a slew drive?
  • Grid Failure Means?
  • Commercial Projects
  • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
  • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
  • Why Clean Solar Panels
  • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
  • Solar Wiring for Dummies
  • Solar Permitting is Scary
  • Help Wanted
  • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
  • Terms of Use and Sale

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