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Top Hat Energy inc. – Grid Tie Solar Kits self- install version 5.0 rel. 6/10/15

Copyright 2012 Designed by Jeremy Hufft -- Top Hat Energy inc. cannot take responsibility for the implementation of these

kits by the installer and offers them as a recommendation. Please observe NEC and local codes.

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These kits are specifically designed for the REC260PE-US black frame panel, but other panels can be substituted if you need them to be (see options). They are pre-designed for the listed inverters in almost any climate. These kits have mostly American content and American mfg in them. The kits include everything except the regular hardware store items needed like a back-feed breaker, and some wire and conduit. The DC solar panel wiring is included as is the DC disconnect with fuses. All the special racking parts are also included and you will only need some lag bolts to fasten it to the roof. The racking parts in the kit may vary based on your application but will be sufficient for the number of panels in the kit. The kits are roof mount as priced and can be modified for ground mount or special roof mounts like tile. The extra wire, conduit, and breakers you need are usually about $.02-.03/watt.

Top Hat Energy offers design and install support to self-installers on these kits.

Our paperwork package, including filing for rebates and interconnect, and the drawings for the system (only in CA), is available for $399, or $499 if the package includes the city or county permit app paperwork

2340W kit

o 9 solar panels, REC260 PEUS, 1-2 rows, 1 string o 1 Power One UNO2.0 2000w grid interactive inverter o Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)

• 18 L feet • Approx 61’ of rail • Rail splices • 8 end clamps • 16 mid clamps

o Panel grounding system • 9 panel grounding lugs

o Solar panel cables • (1) 30’ panel cable with ends

o $4691 ( Call for price with Enphase system ) o $2.00/watt

3120W kit

o 12 solar panels, REC260PEUS, 2 rows, 1 string o 1 Power One UNO2.5 2500w grid interactive inverter o Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)

• 22 L feet • Approx 84’ of rail • Rail splices • 8 end clamps • 20 mid clamps

o Panel grounding system • 12 panel grounding lugs

o Solar panel cables • (1) 30’ panel cable with ends

o $5909 ( Call for price with Enphase system ) o $1.89/watt




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4160W kit

� 16 solar panels, REC260, 2 - 3 rows, 2 strings � 1 Power One Aurora 4200w grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)

o 36 L feet o Approx 108’ of rail o Rail splices o 12 end clamps o 28 mid clamps

� Panel grounding system o 16 panel grounding lugs

� Solar panel cables o (2) 50’ panel cables with ends

� $8363 ( Call for price with Enphase system ) � $2.01/watt

5720W kit

� 22 solar panels, REC260, 3 - 4 rows, 2 strings � 1 SMA 5000W grid interactive inverter (SAME PRICE if Power One Aurora 5.0) � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)



� Solar panel cables o (2) 50’ cable

� $11,325 ( Call for price with Enphase system ) � $1.98/watt

6760W kit

� 26 solar panels, REC260, 3-5 rows, 2 strings � 1 SMA 6000W grid interactive inverter (SAME PRICE if Power One Aurora 6.0) � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)








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7280W kit

� 28 solar panels, REC260, 3-5 rows, 4 strings � Power One Aurora 6000W grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)





8580W kit

� 33 solar panels, REC260, 4 - 6 rows, 3 strings � 1 SMA 7000W grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)




� $16,163 ( Call for price with Enphase system ) - free shipping to 48 states � $1.88/watt

9360W kit

� 36 solar panels, REC260, 4 - 6 rows, 3 strings � 1 SMA 8000W grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)








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10,400W kit

� 40 solar panels, REC260, 4 - 7 rows, 4 strings � Fronius 10.0 IG Plus 10kw grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)





11,440W kit

� 44 solar panels, REC260, 4 - 7 rows, 4 strings � Fronius 10.0 IG Plus 10kw grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)





12,480W kit

� 48 solar panels, REC260, 5-8 rows, 4 strings � Fronius 11.4 IG Plus 11.4kw grid interactive inverter � Snap N Rack roof mount racking (aluminum and stainless steel)



� Solar panel cables o (2) 50’, (2) 70’ panel cables with ends





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13,520W kit






14,040W kit






� OPTIONS:

o Change panel type – ADD $.05/watt (although exchange panel may still be cheaper) o Custom design kit size – ADD $.05/watt o Mfg provided flashing for comp roof, $.06/watt extra o Ground mount racking – approx. $.10-.15/watt extra o Alloy roof hook system for tile roofs – approx. $.19/watt extra o Custom design in listed kit size with tilt legs or special layout etc - $.05/watt extra o Special design system sized differently than kit sizes, and/or different equipment - $.10/watt extra o WEEB grounding system - $3/panel extra o System online monitoring system – typically $600 single inverter, $850 dual inverter o SNR aluminum stand offs for elevating L foot racking system - $.04/watt extra o Tilt racking system from Snap N Rack - $.01 - $.05/watt extra o The paperwork package, including filing for rebates and interconnect, and the drawings for the system (only in

CA), is available for $300, or $400 if the package includes the city or county permit app paperwork.




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Included in Kit: • Solar Panels

o Panels have wires from factory with ends on them • Inverters(s) , including DC disconnects • All racking for panels

o Rails o End clamps o Mid clamps o Splice kits o L feet o Stainless steel hardware to bolt together racking

• Grounding system • Panel cables with ends to string panels together

Not Included in Kit: • Lag bolts to bolt racking to roof • DC wiring to get to inverter if panel cables not long enough

o Splice with split bolts in approved junction box o Use regular #10 THWN-2 stranded wiring in almost all cases

• Bolts to mount inverter to wall • AC wiring from inverter to meter panel

o Use various gauges of THWN-2 stranded wiring in almost all cases • Bare ground wire to ground panels to inverter ground through provided grounding system • Feedback breaker for power panel • Conduit

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Graph of system wattage vs. output in kW-hr

(Monthly Average, Based on typical CA location)

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Monthly Savings, Tier 4&5 PG&E @.34/kwhr

Monthly Savings, Tier 3, PG&E @.30/kwhr




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