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Below is a selection of installations showcasing Vista Solar's design and installation precision. To view our featured installations simply scroll down the page or click on an option below:
 

Microinverter Installation

Installation on Concrete Spanish Tile

Installation on Composition Shingle

Ground Mount Installation

Installation on Shake Roof

Bill Knocked Out with Solar

  

 

 

 
 
Microinverter Installation
 

 
O'Hara Residence
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2008
 
Project Details:
System Size: 5.95kW
Modules: 34 Suntech
Inverter: 34 Enphase Microinverters
Roof Type: Composition Shingle
 
 
 
“We don’t have anything but good things to say... Nothing better than watching the meter run backwards.”
 
- Bob O’Hara, Home Owner

Environmental Benefits

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 308,700 Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 935.45
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 15,725.93

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $55.00
Annual Savings: approx. $660.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $16,500

 

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Installation on Concrete Spanish Tile
 

 

Charliebois Residence
 
San Jose, CA
Installed: 2008
 
Project Details:
System Size: 4.6kW
Module Type: 27 Suntech  
Inverter:   2 Sunnyboy
Roof Type: Spanish Tile (Concrete) 

 

 

"We wanted to go solar, but were concerned about how it would look on our new home. The end result looks great, and they even painted the electrical pipes to match our home!"
 
- Denise Charliebois (Home Owner)
 

Environmental Benefits

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided:  233,225
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2 : 2 acres of fully grown trees
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: Driving an average car 14,850 miles per year for 25 years.

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $227.00
Annual Savings: approx. $2,724.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $68,100.00

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Installation on Composition Shingle
 

 

 

Vanden Beukel Residence
 
San Jose, CA 
Installed: 2009
 
Project Details:
System Size: 4.08kW
Modules: 24 Suntech
Inverter: 1 Sunnyboy
Roof Type: Composition Shingle

 

 

“The installation went extremely smoothly and the installation team was great to work with. The installers were friendly and professional, and clearly took great pride is the quality of their work. They always left the job site clean everyday and kept us well informed of progress. The appearance and quality of the work is top-notch."  
 
- Jeff Vanden Beukel, Home Owner
 

Environmental Benefits

 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 406,575
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 1,232.05
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 20,711.92

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $319.57
Annual Savings: approx. $3,834.80
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $95,871.00

 

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Ground Mount Installation
     


San Felipe Ranch
 
Santa Clara, CA
Installed: 2009
 
Project Details:
System Size: 23.04kW
Module Type: 192 Kyocera
Inverter: 8 SMA Sunnyboy
Install Type: Ground Mount

 

 
Vista Solar was hired to reinstall new modules, when modules from a previous installation performed by a 3rd party were found faulty.  The Vista Solar installation technicians thoroughly enjoyed working on the beautiful nature reserve!
 

 

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Installation on Shake Roof
               

 

 

Shaw Residence
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2009
 
Project Details:
System Size: 4.08kW
Modules: 24 SunPower
Inverter: 1 SunPower
Roof Type: Shake
 

 

 

Environmental Benefits

 

lbs of CO2 Avoided: 288,600
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 874.55
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: 14,701.99

 

Energy Savings

 
Monthly Savings: approx. $282.82
Annual Savings: approx. $3,393.84
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $84,846.00

 

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Bill Knocked Out with Solar
         

 

 

Welsh Residence
 
Santa Clara, CA 
Installed: 2008
 
Project Details:
System Size: 7.14kW
Modules: 42 Suntech
Inverter: 2 SMA Sunnyboy
Roof Type: Composition Shingle

 

 

“Throughout the installation process Vista Solar was prompt and kept us informed every step of the way. The work crew was pleasant, tidy and I was comfortable with them around my home."                     
 
-Janis Welsh (Home Owner)
 

Environmental Benefits
 
lbs of CO2 Avoided: 337,908
Trees Needed to Offset Equivalent CO2: 2.9 acres of fully grown trees
Gal. of Fuel Avoided: Driving an average car 21,992 miles per year for 25 years
 

Energy Savings
 
Monthly Savings: approx. $170.00
Annual Savings: approx. $2,040.00
Savings over a 25 year period: approx. $51, 000.00

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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