Newsletter - July 2010

Featured Project - Enphase's 5,000th

Last month, Enphase hit a new milestone: 5,000 systems registered in Enlighten.

The 5,000th system is owned by Addie Haas of New Paltz, NY, and was installed by Lighthouse Solar, a solar integrator with offices across the US.

Addie had been interested in solar since the construction of her home in 2001. She felt it was an effective way to minimize dependence on coal and oil, and eliminate all the hazards associated with those fuels.

Last year, Addie contacted several solar installers, but was told that her home was not suitable due to shading from trees (a distinct morning shading pattern is pictured at left). Fortunately, Addie contacted Lighthouse and they were able to help her create a 20-module array using Enphase, which enabled the majority of the system to continue functioning during times when shade affected some modules.

Interestingly, the modules have similar energy production numbers, but during different times in the day. According to Lighthouse's Sales Manager Jason Iahn, "This could not have happened without the Enphase microinverter and reinforces how this was the only choice. Addie's production numbers are strong and the system is working perfectly."

Today, more than half of Addie’s electric needs are met by her solar system, and according to Enlighten, this is the equivalent of planting about 9 trees per month.