One year of solar power

Today was one year since they first powered up my rooftop photovoltaic system. In that year I have generated 5906KWH of energy. 38% of my electric usage. The system has been reliable and trouble free, requiring only one panel rinsing mid-summer (tonight's rain should avoid the need for a fall rinsing.)

While my generation system has met all my expectations, I feel like I have fallen down a bit on conservation. We did use a clothes line alot this summer, which saves lots of energy, but I think that is about all I accomplished in the way of reduced usage. I did not get motion detectors installed as planned (the detectors are on backorder) to reduce leaving lights on. I did not get the second refrigerator replaced because I can't find an efficient one that I like for a price I'm willing to pay. I am not convinced that my experiment with a misting system on my AC condensor had any significant effect.

I think my winter project will be rain barrels. Try to capture enough water for a mid-winter spa water change.