Real production numbers from our 10.285 kW solar array in Warwick, RI — installed in 2005 and generating clean energy ever since.
Our system was designed to produce approximately 13,000 kWh per year. Actual output varies with weather, roof snow cover, and seasonal sun angles. Below is the estimated annual breakdown over the first 8 years of operation.
| Year | Est. Production | Notes |
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| 2005 | Partial year — installed Summer 2005 | |
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| 2012 | ❄ Challenging winter — snow on roof longer than expected |
Annual figures for 2006–2011 are estimated based on the system's designed output of ~13,000 kWh/year. The 2012 figure is back-calculated from the March 2013 cumulative meter reading of 99,560 kWh. Actual numbers were tracked via the FRONIUS DatCom monitoring system connected to our inverters.
Snow stayed on the roof for longer than expected during Winter 2012, which reduced our solar production for that season. This is a normal seasonal variable for New England solar installations. Snow typically slides off or melts within a few days, restoring full production.
Our FRONIUS DatCom equipment is connected to all three inverters and reports real-time and historical energy production data. The system tracks daily, monthly, and cumulative kWh output — allowing us to spot trends and verify everything is operating at peak efficiency.
Our system has delivered clean, reliable energy for over two decades. Learn why we chose solar and what it took to get here — or see the full story of how our project got started.
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