2013 Skagit – Snohomish Solar Tour
Name
Kickoff Events
Outback Power
Address
17825 59th Ave. N.E.
Silicon Energy
Location
Installed
System Type
Comments
Arlington
May-13
8 kw of solar on a
wide variety of
Outback inverters.
9:00 am to 11:00 am: OutBack will be showing off their
brand new training facility which provides an
opportunity to see working models of their most
popular systems, the FLEXpower 1 and 2 (featuring
OutBack FX series inverters), and the new OutBack
Radian for grid-tie and standalone battery-based PV
systems.
3606 124th St. NE
Marysville
Leased
Bldg.
They have solar
trailers they use to
charge their
electric vehicles.
10:00 am to Noon: Silicon Energy will be offering a tour
of their manufacturing floor where you can see
firsthand what makes their exceptionally
durable Cascade series PV modules superior to
standard solar panels.
Arlington
Shirley/Tornow
2525 256th St NE
Arlington
Apr-2011
This large property features a tiered 29 panel array on
the metal roof of their horse and chicken barn.
Homeowner makes custom saddles.
Klein
13016 Jim Creek Road
Arlington
Jul-2013
6.5 kw Sharp solar
panels with
Enphase microinverters
5.2 kw ground
mount system.
Tilton
13310 240th Street NE
Arlington
Aug-2013
Martin
19624 Jordan Road
Arlington
Jun-2013
5.2 kw Silicon
Energy ground
mounted system.
3.6 kw of solar on
an Outback Radian
inverter with 8
batteries,
This 3 tiered ground mount array is getting a lot of
attention from passersby. Array is set at 180 degrees
full sun with a 30 degree tilt to maximize energy
production.
Do you have sunny acreage? In full sun, this system
blends into the horizon.
A beautiful location on the Stillaguamish River, this
home has it all.
River Meadows
Park
20416 Jordan Road
Arlington
Feb-2011
Arlington High
School
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.
Arlington
May-2013
Not Shown on Map
Drive by only
23129 115th Avenue NE
Arlington
Drive by only
1801 Pioneer Hwy
Arlington
Everett/Bothell
Phillips, Paul
9824 32nd St. SE
Lake Stevens
Phillips, Wm.
9810 32nd St. SE
Lake Stevens
Peterson
3325 97th Place SE
Everett
May-2013
Drive by only
13132 3rd Ave.
Tulalip
Jul-2013
Apr-2011
and roof mounted
solar hot water
1.2 kw PV array
8 kw solar PV
system
Snohomish County installed a roof mounted grid tie
solar system on their ranger station. The system is
connected to the maintenance electrical system that
feeds the heating system for the 8 Yurts used for family
camping.
This 3 phase grid tie solar system crowns the flat roof of
the John Larsen sports stadium at Arlington High
School. The system supplies power to the concessions
and refrigeration equipment wilth remaining power
feeding the school and the grid.
5.2 kw Silicon
Energy system
4.8 kw PV system
Retirement home in Arlington Heights.
3.6 kW Silicon
Energy Solar
system with
Outback Radian
Inverter
3.0 kW Silicon
Energy Solar
system with
Outback Radian
Inverter
Next door neighbor brothers both wanted to cover
their power usage and have backup power without a
noisy generator.
5.2 kw Silicon
Energy system
The 76 Fuel station on the northeast corner of I-5 and
Hwy 530. PV is on a unique wall mounted racking
system engineered to capture sun from the front, back
and sides.
Next door neighbor brothers both wanted to cover
their power usage and have backup power without a
noisy generator.
A multiple roof line was no obstacle. The system is
mounted on a unique light weight aluminum shake
roof. The FlexPower 1-4 Inverter with 5kW of battery
backup power for emergency outages or night time
use.
The beautiful neighborhood loves the look of this
incredibly attractive system. The custom color frame of
the modules is black to match the black roof and color
Epps
20021 Little Bear Creek Rd.
Woodinville
Drive by only
1510 196th Street SE
Bothell
Skagit
Knoblich
19903 Serene Lane
Eger
Mullin
of the house trim. This home is picture perfect!
A must see! Includes 5kW of battery backup for use in
power outages or at night. The owners' 5 acre garden
is a perfect setting for the solar system which is
mounted on the newly constructed art studio and
separate workshop.
Clearwater School
Dec-2012
3.6 kw Silicon
Energy system with
Outback Flexpower
1
Bow
Sep-2013
The electrical supervisor for Fire Mountain Solar put his
array on his shop at his rural 5 acre property.
20489 Eastgate Way
Burlington
Aug-2012
18431 Dike Road
Conway
Jul-2011
4.6 kw BP230 PV
panels with
Enphase microinverters
1.6 kW Silicon
Energy solar panels
and inverter
2.6 kw Silicon
Energy solar panels
and inverter
Stanwood/Camano
Simmons
1335 Country Club Dr
Camano
Mar-2013
Sound view property in prestigious Camano
neighborhood
Mitchell
1338 Country Club Dr
Camano
Aug-2012
Lewinski
7928 276th St NW
Stanwood
Jun-2012
6 kw Silicon Energy
solar panels and
inverter
4.6 kw Silicon
Energy solar panels
and inverter
4.3 kw Silicon
Energy solar panels
and inverter
Wilson
8023 Olympic View Place
Stanwood
Jun-2012
4.3 kW Itek solar
panels and inverter
The starter system on this older home is expandable up
to 4.8kW.
The owners of this old country home on Fir Island
remodeled their house to fit their eco-conscious
lifestyle.
The vinyl roof of this sound view home required a
unique custom racking system and extra care to
eliminate the risk of leaks.
These avid gardeners had their array installed in
conjunction with the installation of a new heat pump.
Owner has carefully tracked production and savings,
saying his system well exceeded the predictions he
used to determine its economic viability.
These homeowners cannot brag enough about
receiving a notice from the PUD to stop sending checks
because they have so many credits accrued from their
solar production.