I know you are not responsible for the text on page 54 of the latest RG catalog and the web site at http://www.realgoods.com/renew/shop/product.cfm?dp=1804&ts=1012237&kw=utility%20intertie
Would this ad copy be more accurate?
ST-2500 Utility Intertie Power System $18,500.00
This system includes the Trace ST-2500 intertie inverter, twenty-four
120-watt PV modules, and three low-profile rooftop mounts. Based on the
North American yearly average of 4.5 hours sunlight (not 5.5), this system
will deliver approximately 8.5 kWh/day (not 13.3). This package allows
mounting on a residence. Wiring is supplied locally, as required by your
installation site. System saves $1,193 (the print catalog has $1202 savings
on $18,750) over individual pricing. Qualifies for a California Energy
Commission rebate up to $10,730.00 (24 x 105.78 x 0.94 = 2384 x $4.50 =
$10,728).
Doug Pratt wrote:
System output honesty is a battle several of us techies at Real Goods have been fighting with the boss over for months. To date, we've been listing CEC specs, times the average number of noon-equivalent hours, as the projected system output in our publications. Now that we know the real-world output is going to be 20-30% less, we should say that, and not create unrealistic expectations. Hey, folks understand EPA-rated mileage, vs. the real world when they buy a car. If your solar system never performs as well as the people who sold it to you said it would, who are you going to blame? And how's it going to make you feel about your investment, and solar in general? In the long run, honesty is always a plus.Doug Pratt- - - - To send a message: RE-wrenches@topica.com Archive of previous messages: http://www.topica.com/lists/RE-wrenches/ List rules & etiquette: http://www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/etiquete.htm Check out participant bios: www.mrsharkey.com/wrenches/index.html Hosted by Home Power magazine Moderator: michael.welch@homepower.com
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