Taxman's Lightning Chronology

[LUXMAN]

Imagine if it wasn't a situation covered by insurance. Just that the roof was worn out and needed to be replaced. All out of pocket. OMG

This house was new when we put the Solar on. Only six months old. So I would suggest anyone putting that on there, consider the age and do it before they added it if they think it would be needed in the next few years.

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[TaxmanHog]

Do you already own an EcoFlow? Does it have a solar input?

I do own two Delta Pro's with two extra batteries, combined storage is 14.2 kWh, but these systems live in the house basement to cover emergency needs of the house. I did not buy the 400w EF solar panels when I bought the system, it was an option though, later I considered having a local company install an off-grid panel system to exclusively feed to the Delta's, never pursued that

If I did a solar system for the garage, it would probably be helpful to have battery storage for capturing daily production when the truck is not plugged in, also be grid tied to sell back some excess production once the battery is full.

Being retired, we are home most of the day, except morning and afternoon errands for about 2 hours away time.

At our age, me 64 and wife 75, the life time usage factor has me doubting if it's a worthy investment. It's possible that I might decide to sell the house and move to warmer motorcycle friendly climates.

 

[tearitupsports]

I do own two Delta Pro's with two extra batteries, combined storage is 14.2 kWh, but these systems live in the house basement to cover emergency needs of the house. I did not buy the 400w EF solar panels when I bought the system, it was an option though, later I considered having a local company install an off-grid panel system to exclusively feed to the Delta's, never pursued that

If I did a solar system for the garage, it would probably be helpful to have battery storage for capturing daily production when the truck is not plugged in, also be grid tied to sell back some excess production once the battery is full.

Being retired, we are home most of the day, except morning and afternoon errands for about 2 hours away time.

At our age, me 64 and wife 75, the life time usage factor has me doubting if it's a worthy investment. It's possible that I might decide to sell the house and move to warmer motorcycle friendly climates.

It’s going to be 82 degrees in Houston today. Electric rates are about 1/3 what you are paying.

 

[Scorpio3d]

Nice PW3s! Wish I could get the expansion packs. They need to make it compatible with PW2.

Here are some PW pics and I figure I almost have enough solar, but you can see what a Texas Hailstorm can to to the panels. Supposedly they can stand up to Golf Ball size hail, but bigger is a problem. The reason they look like a Shotgun blast is they get hit by a large hail stone and that weakens the whole structure and the rest of the panel is blasted. I only lost 3 panels in the 2023 storm, but I lost 10 in the 2024 storm. But the system kept running.

With the loss of the Tax Credit however, I wouldn't even consider a system now. The price of electricity is < 12 cents here. So it is a tough one to justify, but electricity rates have increased 50% since I installed the first system in 2018.
And our Coop recently started a VPP with Tesla PW owners so that is actually starting to pay dividends. Even covers my gas bill.
I don't know how the solar industry will survive in a place like Texas however. So I hope Tesla continues to service the area (since I have a 25 year bumper to bumper warranty). I know they are making buy out Lease deals on solar so hopefully that will help. Good thing @TexasGardeningGirl is patient with my solar follies

BTW, @GDN that is Jesse's foot in the picture on the roof

Yeah, I know about hail I live in the metroplex too! Pics from the 2016 storm we had! Within 24 hours

I was going to install additional panels as well as the power walls, but it didn’t work out with my previous solar company, but I saved about four grand through Tesla plus the tax credit! So hopefully that will allow me to add more panels price should come down now!
I am on Oncor so I have electric choice, but yeah, rates have gone up even though they are relatively cheap compared to many other places in the country!
P.S. @TaxmanHog sorry for hijacking the thread!

 

[LUXMAN]

I do own two Delta Pro's with two extra batteries, combined storage is 14.2 kWh, but these systems live in the house basement to cover emergency needs of the house. I did not buy the 400w EF solar panels when I bought the system, it was an option though, later I considered having a local company install an off-grid panel system to exclusively feed to the Delta's, never pursued that

If I did a solar system for the garage, it would probably be helpful to have battery storage for capturing daily production when the truck is not plugged in, also be grid tied to sell back some excess production once the battery is full.

Being retired, we are home most of the day, except morning and afternoon errands for about 2 hours away time.

At our age, me 64 and wife 75, the life time usage factor has me doubting if it's a worthy investment. It's possible that I might decide to sell the house and move to warmer motorcycle friendly climates.

It’s going to be 82 degrees in Houston today. Electric rates are about 1/3 what you are paying.

Yeah, I know about hail I live in the metroplex too! Pics from the 2016 storm we had! Within 24 hours

I was going to install additional panels as well as the power walls, but it didn’t work out with my previous solar company, but I saved about four grand through Tesla plus the tax credit! So hopefully that will allow me to add more panels price should come down now!
I am on Oncor so I have electric choice, but yeah, rates have gone up even though they are relatively cheap compared to many other places in the country!
P.S. @TaxmanHog sorry for hijacking the thread!

Oh yeah. I remember you are in the area.
Hopefully it will be awhile before we all get hit again. One of the few negatives of living here. IT seems my house is a magnet for hail but @GDN seems to have a magical hail resistant dome over his place!

 

[davehu]

Wrap up of the 2025 and life time cost of operation for my 2022 Lariat-ER.

Energy includes battery conditioning on the plug as well as off-the plug remote starts to condition the cabin. The misc cost's jumped this year due to an insurance premium increase.

The energy logs show Emporia=4008 kWh & FCSP=3938 kWh, while the spreadsheet total energy of 4085 kWh includes a couple DCFC sessions during this year, 98.1% of my charging is at home.

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Though the Lightning is not as economically rewarding, it is still a joy to drive.

Thanks for this. interesting. but why is your Miles/KWhr so low. After 22k miles I'm at 2.3.. (although 80% local) Weather? I'm in the south

 

[TaxmanHog]

Thanks for this. interesting. but why is your Miles/KWhr so low. After 22k miles I'm at 2.3.. (although 80% local) Weather? I'm in the south

I do a lot of off the plug cabin conditioning in the cold weather of New England.

Do note, that I can experience better efficiency in the spring or early fall where minimal HVAC is needed.

 

[TaxmanHog]

Week by week details:

 

[davehu]

I do a lot of off the plug cabin conditioning in the cold weather of New England.

Do note, that I can experience better efficiency in the spring or early fall where minimal HVAC is needed.

Born and raised in Michigan, I understand!

 

[B177y]

Week by week details:

Is this supposed to be in your "chronology" thread?

 

[TaxmanHog]

Is this supposed to be in your "chronology" thread?

Thank you very much, MOVED, see what happens when one has to many TAB's open LOL

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