Oklahoma Solar Pole Barn
Solar Pole Barn in Jones, OK
The Ellis family constructed a multi-functional pole building in 2012 to provide a second home and space for an antique car and truck collection. To keep utility costs as low as possible, Comfortworks recommended spray foam insulation and installed a geothermal heat pump system that provides heating, cooling and water heating. Having an interest in long term energy independence, they recently had Comfortworks install a large solar PV array sized for a goal of zero net-energy consumption.
PROJECT DETAILS
- New Construction
- 30 Panels
- String Inverters
- 12kW - Power Production
- 2,300 ft² Residence Roof Size
- 32,000 ft² Garage Area
EQUIPMENT INSTALLED
- Q-Cells 400 W Modules
- SolarEdge Single Inverter with Optimizers
- IronRidge Racking
INSTALLATION DETAILS
The solar PV array includes 30 Q-Cell 400 watt panels with a 10 kW SolarEdge inverter and power optimizers that also provide code-required rapid shutdown protection. The 12 kW DC array was installed on the south-facing 5/12 barn roof, which provided an optimal angle for power production and zero shading. The building itself is a Morton pole building with Thermax Sheathing and spray foam insulation.
SAVINGS
Utility bill before solar: $1450
Utility bill after solar: $51
Total savings: 97% savings
Estimated savings: $120 per month
Energy offset: 344% of peak kWh use and 94% of overall kWh use
Estimated production: 19,200 kWh/year
CONTRACTOR
Comfortworks
3826 Newcastle Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73110
405.364.9007
ELECTRICIAN
Utility Company: OG&E