Solar Installation in Newton, MA (15.18 kW DC)

System Specifications

15.18 kW DC

Newton, MA

Specification

Details

System Size

15.18 kW DC

Location

Newton, MA

Utility Company

Eversource Energy

Installation Date

July 26, 2026

Home Type

Single Family Residence

Solar Panels

33 × REC Group Solar Panels (Model: REC460AA Pure-RX)

Inverter(s)

33 × Enphase IQ8X Microinverters (Model: IQ8X-80-M-US)

Racking System

IronRidge XR100 Racking System (Rails)

Monitoring

Enphase Monitoring (Enphase App + Panel-Level Monitoring)

Combiner Box

Enphase IQ Combiner 5

Estimated Annual Production

20,742 kWh/Year

About This Project

Some homeowners install solar to offset today’s electric bill.

Others design their system around where their home is headed.

For this Newton project, we worked with the homeowner to build a solar system that goes beyond current energy usage and helps prepare the home for future electrification. Whether it’s adding electric vehicles, transitioning to heat pumps, or increasing household electricity demand over time, this system was designed with room to grow.

Rather than designing only for today’s needs, we built a system that supports the homeowner’s long-term vision.

Design Highlight

One of the biggest advantages of custom solar design is planning for the future—not just today’s utility bill.

This homeowner wanted a system capable of supporting future energy needs as the home becomes more electrified. Designing with additional production capacity today can help reduce the need for future system expansions while providing greater flexibility as energy usage evolves.

Every Future Energy Solar project is designed around the homeowner’s goals, not a one-size-fits-all formula.

Why We Chose This Equipment

REC Pure-RX panels and Enphase IQ8X microinverters combine premium performance with long-term reliability.

With Enphase microinverters, every solar panel operates independently, providing:

  • Panel-level monitoring
  • Improved system reliability
  • Greater design flexibility
  • Real-time production tracking through the Enphase App

This allows the homeowner to monitor their solar production anytime while giving our team valuable system diagnostics if service is ever needed.

Manufacturer Warranties

  • REC Pure-RX Solar Panels: 25-Year Product, Performance &Labor Warranty
  • Enphase IQ8X Microinverters: 25-Year Limited Warranty
  • IronRidge XR100 Racking System: 25-Year Limited Warranty

Future Energy Home™

The best solar system isn’t always designed for today’s electric bill—it’s designed for tomorrow’s lifestyle.

Whether planning for electric vehicles, heat pumps, battery storage, or a fully electrified home, every Future Energy Home™ begins with understanding where the homeowner wants to be years from now.

Because great system design isn’t just about generating electricity—it’s about building a home that’s ready for the future.

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