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Solar Consultation Materials | Baja Racing Gear

41,926 kWh

2025 Full Year
Avg 114.9 kWh/day

25,170 kWh

2026 YTD (to Jul 12)
Avg 130.4 kWh/day

$834

Highest Monthly Bill
(Aug 2025 period)

16.6%

On-Peak Share of Total Usage

Executive Summary

This analysis is based on SRP data from January 1, 2025 through July 12, 2026. The home is approximately 1,281 square feet with a concrete tile roof replaced about four years ago.

2025 Full Year: 41,926 kWh (avg 114.9 kWh/day)
2026 YTD (Jan 1 – Jul 12): 25,170 kWh (avg 130.4 kWh/day) — running noticeably higher than last year.

Key Finding: Strong alignment between solar production and your cooling-driven usage, combined with a clear evening peak during on-peak hours (approximately 2–8 PM). A solar + battery storage system is highly recommended.

Customer Goals & System Objectives

You would like to achieve as close to net-zero grid usage as possible, with a strong preference for maximizing self-consumption. You understand that winter demand will be significantly lower than summer, resulting in excess solar production during the cooler months — this is acceptable. Any excess energy should be exported to SRP for credit under net metering.

A key priority is resilience during extended power outages. You want a system that can provide reliable backup power without concern for electricity availability during long-term grid disruptions. You are open to utilizing the full available roof space if needed to achieve these objectives and are not concerned with aesthetics in exchange for performance and energy independence.

Major End Uses & Load Characteristics

Your high usage is explained by several substantial and often continuous loads:

Primary Cooling Systems

Central air conditioning for the main house (Model YXT36B21SA, R-410A)
Samsung mini-split in the garage (Model AC018DXSCCG / AA, R-32, 16,000 Btu/h cooling / 19,000 Btu/h heating)
Thermostat: Summer 73–75°F, Winter ~70°F

Pool & Other Significant Loads

Pool circulation pump + heat pump
Vending trailer (plugged into house during summer)
Large gaming/work PC used daily
Multiple TVs operating extended hours
Refrigerator (kitchen) + smaller refrigerator (garage)
Gas stove, gas water heater, microwave (minimal electricity use)

Key Visual Analysis

Monthly Electricity Consumption

Clear seasonal pattern with summer months showing dramatically higher usage. 2026 is tracking above 2025 levels so far.

Typical Daily Load Profile (Hourly Data – June/July 2026)

On-peak window (2–8 PM) highlighted. Note the sharp evening peak and significant overnight baseload.

Recommendations for Solar + Storage

System Sizing

Target 100–120% of annual usage based on the higher 2026 daily averages (plan for ~45–50+ kW DC or more) to cover current load and future growth. Full roof utilization is acceptable if needed to meet net-zero and resilience goals.

Battery Storage

Strongly recommended (10–15+ kWh). Battery storage is essential for shifting energy to the expensive 2–8 PM on-peak window and for providing backup power during extended outages — directly supporting your priority of energy independence during long-term grid disruptions.

Why Battery Storage Makes Strong Financial Sense:
Your hourly data shows a pronounced evening peak during on-peak hours. Solar production is excellent during the day but does not fully cover the highest-cost period. Battery storage directly addresses this mismatch while also delivering the outage resilience you require.

Downloadable Files for Your Consultant

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Complete Presentation (8 slides)

Full PowerPoint with all charts, cost analysis, load profile, and recommendations.

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Load Characteristics Summary

One-page PDF with all major end uses and design implications.

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