Residential Solar Power Systems Be Energy Independent -- And Save Money Sun-generated power is clean -- no pollution, noise or fossil fuels. A typical 6 kilowatt system will eliminate 120 tons of carbon dioxide over its 30+ year lifetime.          And generous state and federal incentive programs pay up to 50% of solar power energy system costs in many states. Contact Akeena Solar to find out if a solar power system makes sense for you. Solar Power Home (Residential) Case Studies Below are links to some of our solar power system designs in different locations in California, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Please note that there were different rebate rates in effect at the time of installation.  We are listing these case studies to show how you can benefit from having a solar power system on your home. Your actual cost and benefit will vary depending on your house location, roof orientation, rebates in effect at the time of installation and size of your required solar power system. California, San Francisco Bay Area, South Bay This is a solar energy system for a 4,000 square foot house in Saratoga. This system includes eighteen 165 watt solar energy modules installed on the south roof. Peak power generating capability is 2,970 watts (based on manufacturer output ratings). Read more... California, San Francisco Bay Area, Redwood City  We designed a solar power system for a beautiful 3,500 square foot house overlooking the San Francisco Bay. This system included forty-eight 120 watt solar modules installed on the south roof (at the existing roof pitch) and north roof (at a reverse pitch facing south). Read more... California, Santa Cruz This 6.2 kW solar power system includes 30 Sharp 205 watt solar power modules and 1 Fronius 5100 inverter. Peak power generating capability is 6,150 watts (based on manufacturer output ratings). Read more... California, San Francisco This is a solar energy system for a residence in San Francisco. This system includes 18 Sharp 185 solar modules and 1 SMA 2500 UL-SBD inverter. Peak power generating capability is 2,970 watts (based on manufacturer output ratings). Read more... Connecticut, Mansfield This system includes 21 Sharp 185 watt solar power modules installed on 320 square feet of roof space using the existing roof pitch. Peak power generating capability is 3,885 watts (based on manufacturer output ratings). Read more... Connecticut, Chester This 4.5 kW solar energy system includes 27 Sharp 167 watt solar energy modules installed on south facing 30-degree roof pitch. The system also included 1 Fronius IG 5100 (240 volt) inverter. Read more... Connecticut, New Hartford This 3.15 kW solar power system includes 18 Sharp 175 watt solar power modules installed on south facing 30-degree roof pitch. The system also included 1 Fronius IG 3000 (240 volt) inverter. Read more... New Jersey, Montville This is a solar energy system design is for a new 4,000 square foot house. This system includes thirty-six 167 watt solar energy modules installed on the south roof (second story) and west roof (garage), all at the existing roof pitch. Read more... New York, Beacon This 5.9 kW solar energy system includes 32 Sharp 185 solar modules and 2 SMA 2500 UL-SBD inverters. Peak power generating capability is 5,920 watts (based on manufacturer output ratings). Read more...