Turns out, if the weather mostly cooperates, we don't run the AC most days, don't do laundry, don't cook anything (no kitchen, so... Ha!) and don't charge @Jillianmarisa's EV, our #RooftopSolar can generate more power than we consume over the week. Yay?

That's still charging my PHEV, dealing with an old/inefficient electric water heater and carrying the home's base load.

Ooooh. Now, that I've convinced the Domestic Department of Internal Affairs (DDIA) of roof top solar to be a good idea, this site doesn't work any more:

https://solarpower.cer.auckland.ac.nz/

Any suggestions on what other resources for input on planning/decision making would be suitable?

I'd think we'd start with a set of panels up front, and in future years add battery storage later on (to make it more manageable from a financial perspective).

#RooftopSolar #solar #energyindependence #Aotearoa #NewZealand

I finally installed our new EV charging station. Pretty cool, you can control how many amps you want.

We are at peak solar production right now. With a minor current adjustment we’re charging @Jillianmarisa’s car on pure sunshine, carrying the home’s base load, and still exporting ~500 watts to the grid. Too dang cool! Weeeeeee!

#Solar #RooftopSolar #EV #EVSE #PlugIn #renewableenergy

Today our rooftop solar generated ~75% of our power. I bet we would have been >100% had we not charged Jillian’s car and not washed (and dried) multiple comforters. None of this is a problem, just excited commentary. So much fun.

#RooftopSolar #Solar #DisOldHouse

It was supposed to be sunny today. It is thus far, not. However the still 100% cloud coverage is the thinnest it has been all week, except for a few very brief Sol Peekaboos yesterday.

We’re on track for our best solar production day ever. Yay!

#Solar #renewableenergy #DisOldHouse #KC #RooftopSolar #Resist

Our solar panels are generating 300 W of juice despite it being morning, still pretty dark, and surprisingly foggy. Looking forward to our first full day of these guys with the naked sun. Maybe this weekend? Maybe?

#RooftopSolar #SolarPower #SolarPanels #Solar