Rooftop PV w/Battery back-up / Norfolk, CT

Rooftop PV w/Battery back-up

“On the 10th of June a major storm came through Northwestern Connecticut causing massive damages and power outages. Eighty percent of people lost power and were without it for three days. There were generators being turned on everywhere and the area was very noisy. But we have a battery backup system and didn't have to worry about any of that. Our system immediately turned on during the outage and powered up all our critical needs, taking care of absolutely everything. Our system remained quiet and the whole ordeal couldn't have gone more smoothly.”

Kurt Steele, Homeowner

In the beginning of June 2008, Northwestern Connecticut lost power for about three days. The PV system installed by Alteris Renewables in 2007 for the Steele residence has a battery backup system that provided the home with electricity throughout the duration of the outage. Aside from not having to worry about being without power, the Steele’s can rest assured that 64% of their monthly electricity comes from solar.

Installation Type Rooftop PV w/Battery back-up
Location Norfolk, CT
Type of Panel UniSolar PVL-136
Date Completed Oct 2007
Type of Inverter SMA SB2500
System Size 2.72 kW
Power Generated (annual) 2,618 kWh
PV Surface Area 480 sq. ft.
% Electricity from Solar 64%

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 79,000 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 360 trees

  • This is the same as eliminating 87,000 driving miles.

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  • On the 10th of June a major storm came through Northwestern Connecticut causing massive damages and power outages. Eighty percent of people lost power and were without it for three days. There were generators being turned on everywhere and the area was very noisy. But we have a battery backup system and didn't have to worry about any of that. Our system immediately turned on during the outage and powered up all our critical needs, taking care of absolutely everything. Our system remained quiet and the whole ordeal couldn't have gone more smoothly.

    Kurt Steele, Homeowner