System: 31.92 kW grid-tied PV system

Overview: 

Family and Children’s Service of the Capital Region is the oldest counseling and family service not-for-profit in the country, providing services to thousands of families and individuals.

Family and Children’s Service had already made many energy improvements when they began considering solar energy. They conducted an energy audit and made changes like improving insulation and switching to compact flourescent lightbulbs. With the help of the New York State Legislature, Family and Children’s Service was able to install a 31 kW solar electric system on their building in Albany.

Going solar was not only a philosophical decision for Family and Children’s Service, it was also a smart business decision. In a tight economy non-profit organizations must stand out from the competition. Becoming a green organization helps Family and Children’s Service do just that. They will be saving approximately $270,000 over a 25 year period. That is a clear investment in their future and the future of their community.

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System Components: 

168 Evergreen 190 watt modules

4 Sunny Boy 7000 watt inverters

25 Year Savings:

$270,891 *

*Savings based on 2009 utility rates at $0.16/kWh and utility price increase of 5% annually.