Rooftop PV w/Battery back-up / Beacon, NY

Rooftop PV w/Battery back-up

“Each of us has a responsibility to foster a more sustainable lifestyle within our communities. I'm proud to have the first of what I hope will be many solar installations that result from the "SunChoice" program, a partnership between the state of New York, NYSERDA, AstroPower and Alteris™ Renewables.”

Pete Seeger, Homowner

Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger’s Hudson Valley home receives a significant portion of its electricity from the sun. Known as a champion of environmentally friendly energy alternatives, his rooftop solar installation supplies over 40% of his electricity needs. Mr.Seeger’s solar design also included battery back-up which provides emergency power during utility outages.

Installation Type Rooftop PV w/Battery back-up
Location Beacon, NY
Type of Panel Astro Power 120 Watt
Date Completed Feb 2001
Type of Inverter SW 4048
System Size 2.88 kW
Power Generated (annual) 3,362 kWh
PV Surface Area 340 sq. ft.
% Electricity from Solar 40%

  • Reduces CO2 emissions 80,000 lbs. over the life of the system

  • Equivalent to planting 374 trees

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

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  • Each of us has a responsibility to foster a more sustainable lifestyle within our communities. I'm proud to have the first of what I hope will be many solar installations that result from the "SunChoice" program, a partnership between the state of New York, NYSERDA, AstroPower and Alteris™ Renewables.

    Pete Seeger, Homowner