Pondering a solar power installation in Minnesota.

2.0 Megawatt Solar Array west of Slayton, MN

I am considering installing a solar panel in my backyard.  It won't be as large as the 7.5 football field array in Slayton, MN.  This is a link to the Fickr slide show of the Solar array in Slayton, MN

Doing the calculations a square foot of  standard efficiency solar PV yields between 10 and 13 Watts/hr in the proper location

The cost for installation in the US is roughly $5 per watt.  I'm looking at about a 1kW installation with an upfront cost of about $5k.  Minnesota has some tax credits available. So the final out of pocket cost would be less.

Feel free to relay your experience with a PV solar installation in the comment section below.  I'd be interested in your experiences.

MN Solar Resources

https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/consumers/Solar-Systems/

http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/get-answers/03/11/2008/solar-small-wind-installers-minnesota

http://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/sites/default/files/CERTs_Solar_SimpleSteps_1.pdf

http://mn.gov/commerce/energy/images/Solar-System-FAQ.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_Minnesota

http://ips-solar.com/