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CoHousing solar project served dual purpose


The finished 96-array system graces the roof
of the CoHousing complex.


Because the project also served as a workshop,
a large work crew pitched in on the installation.


Celebrating a job well done!

Solar PV installation
vital statistics

Owner: Muir Commons HomeOwners Association
Geographic location: Davis
System output: 10 kW
Configuration: 96 KC-120 modules; 4 SunnyBoy inverters
How/where mounted: Flush mount on three sections
of Commons building roof
Estimated savings: $350 month
Rebate amount: $40,038
Date of installation: June 24-29, 2002;
inspected July 1
Designer: Steve Lyons,
Dan Pellegrini,
Brent Eubanks
Installer: Steve Lyons of Sine Electric
and his crew, with workshop
student participation
CCEnergy Rep: Scott Ragsdale


PV contractor Steve Lyons
of Sine Electric (left) instructs a
workshop participant from Haiti.


The commons building provides
the CoHousing community's
shared work-play space.


CCEnergy Field Rep Don Barch
assisted with the installation
and workshop.

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