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Originally Posted by gasman
I don't think that calculator is very good. For one thing, I think it over estimates the install cost, the optimal panels seems to be close what I ended up with, but my system makes 30% more power, which makes sense, because not all panels are created equal - but indicates they are using small panels as their basis (older tech).
On the average monthly savings side, it's anyone's guess - I can't tell if they are calculating off of the RRO option, or taking into account solar club? it seems to be somewhere in between the two.
This was a terrible effort by the city, the solar potential map is cool, and then they mailed it in, in the calculations.
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If I use 300W panels I get close to their number, but I also don't have optimal sun so wouldn't get the full capacity.
They must be using the solar club rate, which would get it much closer.