Day 4 - Thursday, 12/19/2019
Yesterday was a terribly cold day. Below 20 degrees F. all day. But scheduling conflicts prevented the crew to continue installing the solar project. But they started promptly at 7 AM on Thursday, which actually was a little warmer and sunny.
Today was christened the parade of the panels day. The rails had been completed on Day 3. The "home run" wiring was still to be completed for the photovoltaic wiring, but this should take only one hour. Panel install should begin simultaneously.
The task was to move 40 PV panels from the hardscape behind the house to the top of the roof. One-by-one. The panels measure 66" x 40" and weigh approximately 40 pounds each.
It was just a matter of grasp and carry.
Once on the roof, it's moved into place.
The South facing small roof was the first to be paneled.
The North side of the roof was next.
Followed by the South side of the roof.
Finishing touches!
Commissioning of the system - link with SolarEdge who pairs the optimizers with the panels and validates all circuits. The first solar energy derived from the system. End of the day light 1.17 kW.
Now ready for city inspection and ComEd acceptance!
Very impressive looks like in place to soak up lots of sun
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