Implementing a Solar PV system with your Laneway Home is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and set a bold visual statement that you are proactive in preserving the environment.
Laneway housing Solar PV systems are connected to the utility grid or netmetered. The power that you generate from your solar PV system will be sold back to the utility grid (in BC it is BC Hydro) and the power you use will be taken from the grid. The power that you produce in BC is purchased by BC Hydro at $0.0897 and the power that you consume costs $0.0617 - that means you can consume 45.4% more power than you generate and be at a $0 electricity bill!
Future Energy PV systems for Laneway Homes provide expandibility for your budgeting and power needs.
Part Description for Sample Solar PV System
Price ($)
175 watt AC panel with racking
1075
AC disconnects, fuses, switches, misc. wiring
300
labour, permits
600
Total (from):
1975
Add an additional 175 watt AC Solar Panel with racking
1075
Labour
100
For each additional AC Solar Panel:
1175
Note: installing multiple AC panels at the same time will lower cost of labour compared to single panel installs
Wattage
Example of power consumption for wattage
260
compact fluorescent lights, AM/FM/CD/ DVD/ TV, satellite receiver, cell phone charger, fan, small refrigerator, small microwave or small coffee maker.
