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 From sizing to storage, we design real systems for real families — not just sales pitches.

# Power Your Home. Protect Your Future.

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# Design Your Energy Freedom (100% Self-Consumption)

Enter your average monthly bill and choose your utility and roof orientation. We assume you use every kWh you generate on-site to erase your energy charges.

Average Monthly Bill ($): 150

Utility: Entergy New Orleans Entergy Louisiana Entergy Mississippi Coast Electric WST Electric Co-op Cleco

Orientation / Shade: Excellent (0° N tilt) Good (10–30° tilt) Average (partial shade)

### Estimated System & Impact

**Monthly Load:** — kWh/mo

**PV Production:** — kWh/mo

**System Size:** — kW

**Roof Area:** — sq ft

**Annual Savings:** $—

**Grid Independence:** 100%

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### Assumptions

**Retail Rate (R):** $—/kWh

**Export Credit (C):** $—/kWh (unused here)

**Fixed Charge (F):** $—/month

**Production Factor (PF):** — kWh/kW/mo

**Orientation Factor:** —

**Losses:** 8% (efficiency)

**Self-Consumption:** 100% assumed

**Formula (P):** —

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## Why Homeowners Choose Golden Solar

### Craftsmanship You Can Trust

Our licensed installers treat every roof like their own. Every detail is built to endure the Gulf’s toughest storms and last for decades.

### Energy Independence

Take control of your power bill and protect your home from rising utility rates with your own clean energy source.

### Integrity at Every Step

From transparent quotes to lifetime monitoring, we earn your trust by keeping every promise we make.

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## What Does Solar Really Mean for You?

When you add solar panels to your home, you’re not just lowering your power bill — you’re producing your own electricity. During the day, your system generates energy; at night, you pull from the grid or your backup battery. The right system depends on your **utility’s net metering**, your **energy habits**, and your **roof’s capacity**.

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## Utility Programs & Savings (2025)

Solar Is Local — Your Results Depend on Your Utility

##### [Entergy Louisiana](https://goldensolar.org/residential-systems#collapse1-widget_1762054656195)

- Export rate: $0.0259331/kWh (Avoided Cost)
- Design for 80–95 % self-use
- 8–10 yr payback typical
- Show: “55–75 % bill reduction”

 

##### [Entergy New Orleans](https://goldensolar.org/residential-systems#collapse2-widget_1762054656195)

- NM-4 monthly netting 1 : 1
- 6–8 yr payback typical
- 80–100 % bill reduction

##### [Cleco](https://goldensolar.org/residential-systems#collapse3-widget_1762054656195)

- Transitioning from 1 : 1 to avoided-cost credit by 2034
- Right-size for 85–95 % self-consumption

##### [Mississippi Power](https://goldensolar.org/residential-systems#collapse4-widget_1762054656195)

- Avoided Cost + 2.5¢ DG Value Adder (+ 2¢ LMI Adder)
- 7.5–10 yr payback
- 60–85 % bill reduction

##### [Co-ops (Coast Electric / PRVEPA](https://goldensolar.org/residential-systems#collapse5-widget_1762054656195)

- Avoided-cost buyback ≈ 3.6–4.1¢ / kWh
- 8–9 yr payback
- 65–80 % bill reduction

 

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# Grid-Tied vs Hybrid vs Off-Grid

## Grid-Tied (Enphase IQ8)

 For homeowners connected to Entergy, Cleco, or other utilities using net-metering or avoided-cost buyback programs.Perfect for maximizing ROI while staying grid-connected.

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- Smart grid-sync operation
- Excess power sold back to utility (per tariff)
- App monitoring via Enphase Enlighten
- Scalable IQ8 microinverters (module-level control)
- Eligible for 30 % Federal ITC
- Lowest cost per watt

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Urban / Suburban: Optional battery only powers critical loads

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## Hybrid (EG4 6000XP / Victron)

 For families who want reliability and flexibility — producing, storing, and using their own power even when the grid fails.

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- Dual input (utility + solar + battery)
- Automatic transfer to backup within 20 ms
- Load management for whole-home or critical circuits
- Battery expansion up to 30 kWh storage
- Solar Assistant or VictronConnect monitoring
- Supports EV chargers and EG4 Hybrid Mini-Split AC
- Smart app alerts and data logging
- Calls-to-action
- Video hosting

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Suburban / Rural: Backup to 24 – 72 hours autonomy (usage-dependent)

[Build My Hybrid System](https://goldensolar.org/welcome?hsLang=en)

## Off-Grid Pro

 For full energy independence — engineered for remote homes, ranches, and mission-critical sites.

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- Completely grid-independent
- Large-scale battery banks & solar arrays
- Diesel or microturbine backup integration
- Advanced load balancing and surge control
- Satellite or LTE monitoring options
- Expandable to multi-building microgrids
- Full lifetime system warranty packages available

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Remote / Critical Infrastructure: Continuous self-sufficiency

[Off-Grid Consultation](https://goldensolar.org/welcome?hsLang=en)

## Right-Size Your System

How Big Should My System Be?

Every home’s energy story is different. Golden Solar designs around your *usage*—not your square footage.

In the Gulf South, 1 kW of panels produces roughly 1,400 kWh per year. The table below shows what that means for typical electric bills and system sizes using 425 W Jinko all-black panels.

### Usage-Based Sizing (with 425 W modules)

| Monthly Usage (kWh) | System Size (kW) | Panels Needed (425 W) | Est. Annual Production (kWh) | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 600–800 | 4.5–6.0 | 11–15 | 6,100–9,300 | Small/efficient homes; often 60–85% bill reduction depending on utility export rules. |
| 900–1,100 | 7.0–8.5 | 17–20 | 9,500–12,800 | The “typical” Gulf South home. We target 85–100% of **annual** use, not monthly. |
| 1,200–1,600 | 9.0–12.0 | 22–29 | 12,200–18,600 | Larger homes / heavy A/C. Pairing a small battery lifts self-consumption in avoided-cost territories. |
| 1,700–2,400+ | 12.5–18.0 | 30–43 | 19,000–27,900 | EVs, pools, workshops. Often a **hybrid** design to avoid low-value exports. |

 

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## Backup Power That Matches Real Loads (What It Actually Runs)

> Runtime depends on **usable battery kWh** and your **average load (kW)**—not the inverter rating. Here’s a truthful guide.

What’s an “average load”?

- **Essential-loads home:** ~**0.5–0.8 kW** average (fridge, lights, Wi-Fi, a few outlets, gas heat blower)
- **Comfort loads:** ~**1.5–2.5 kW** average (adds more lights, TVs, small window unit/mini-split, microwave bursts)
- **Whole-home typical:** **3–6 kW** average (central A/C cycles, cooking, laundry; varies widely)

Battery Building Blocks we use

- **Enphase IQ Battery 5P:** **5 kWh usable** per unit (stackable)
- **Enphase IQ Battery 10T:** ~**10 kWh usable** per unit
- **EG4 48 V LFP Rack:** **5.12 kWh usable** each (stack 2–8+ units)
- **Inverters:** Enphase IQ8 (grid-tied), **EG4-6000XP** or **Victron** (hybrid/off-grid), each with proper rapid shutdown & transfer equipment

 

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## Honest Runtime Expectations (rule-of-thumb)

| Battery Bank (usable kWh) | Essential 0.6 kW avg | Comfort 2.0 kW avg | Whole-Home 4.0 kW avg |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **5 kWh** (1× IQ 5P or 1× EG4) | ~**8 hrs** | ~**2.5 hrs** | ~**1.2 hrs** |
| **10 kWh** (1× IQ 10T or 2× EG4) | ~**16–18 hrs** | ~**5 hrs** | ~**2–2.5 hrs** |
| **15 kWh** (3× EG4) | ~**24–30 hrs** | ~**7–8 hrs** | ~**3.5 hrs** |
| **20 kWh** (4× EG4 or 2× IQ 10T) | ~**36–40 hrs** | ~**10–12 hrs** | ~**5 hrs** |
| **30 kWh** (6× EG4) | ~**2–3 days** | ~**15–18 hrs** | ~**7–8 hrs** |
| **40 kWh** (8× EG4) | ~**3–4+ days** | ~**20–24 hrs** | ~**10–12 hrs** |

 **Solar extends runtime.** In daylight, PV covers part of the load and refills the battery; cloudy/storm days reduce that help. We size PV + storage for your **outage goal** (hours vs days) and your roof.

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## **What Each Architecture Can / Can’t Do**

| **Type** | **Strengths** | **Limitations** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Grid-Tied (Enphase IQ8)** | Highest efficiency & lowest cost. Daytime microgrid capability when sun is out. Seamless monitoring via Enlighten. | Needs grid signal for nighttime power unless battery added. |
| **Hybrid (EG4 6000XP / Victron)** | Runs whole home during outages, auto-transfer < 20 ms, EV & generator support. | Slightly higher up-front cost; requires proper load design. |
| **Off-Grid Pro** | 100 % self-sufficient PV + battery + generator loop. Ideal for remote or critical sites. | Requires larger arrays and disciplined load management. |

 

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## Built for the Gulf Coast

The Gulf South faces heat, humidity, and hurricanes — and so do we.

Golden Solar builds every system to withstand coastal conditions with marine-grade aluminum, sealed connectors, and hurricane-rated mounting. When the grid fails, your home keeps running.

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### Wind Rated 140 mph

### Corrosion Protected

### Heat-Optimized Panels

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## Local Warranty & Support

Installed by licensed technicians in Mississippi and Louisiana. Every system includes 10-year workmanship coverage and local service — no call centers, no runaround.

## Your roof can do more than keep out the rain — it can power your freedom.

## Start your path to energy independence today.

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## **Golden Solar brings home solar savings to families throughout the Gulf Coast. Whether you’re in Bay St. Louis, Hattiesburg, Slidell, or Baton Rouge, our local team designs and installs systems that fit your home, your roof, and your energy goals.**

 

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## Accredited Dealers:

### [Solar Energy Solutions](https://sesfl.net/)

### [NRG Solar Solutions](https://nrgsolarsolutions.com/)<https://nrgsolarsolutions.com/>

## Qualified Professionals (QP)

### Steven McGuire — *Class A General Contractor*

### Paul Tassin — Master Electrician

 

### Eugene Allen — Liscened HVAC

 

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- [Ocean Springs, Ms](https://goldensolar.org/ocean-springs-ms)

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