Some co op members want the benefits of a solar system but don t want to bear the expense and maintenance of panels at their home.
Blue ridge electric solar panels.
There is no installation or huge upfront cost as with rooftop solar.
A panel should produce an average of 36 kwh per month.
As long as you are interconnected to blue ridge electric cooperative s power grid you will still be charged at minimum a monthly basic facilities charge.
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A member will receive an excess energy credit for the energy produced by the system that is not consumed in the home each month.
The amount of sunlight the panel receives will vary based upon the season and weather.
New solar systems will be interconnected to the blue ridge electric system under the net billing rider.
Photovoltaic is a solar power technology that uses arrays of photovoltaic cells to convert light from the sun directly into electricity.
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If you choose to purchase and install a solar system through a third party please use the information sources listed below to help you make the best informed decision for your.
Community solar has many benefits for blue ridge members that have an interest in renewable energy.
The only solar installer we currently endorse and recommend is table rock technologies who install all solar power systems sold by blue ridge electric cooperative.
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To ensure that all participants get an equal bill credit blue ridge will total the energy generated by all four community solar gardens then divide by the total number of panels.