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Johnson Residence
308 River Park Drive
Mankato, MN
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The main feature is a grid-tied 4.56 kW solar
electric system on the detached garage. It has been up one month
and should generate 5,700 kW annually to charge the homeowner's
1997 Chevrolet S10 electric truck, featured at the 2006 Minnesota
State Fair. Also featured is a homemade 96-watt emergency electricity
generator, and an electric golf cart with a 96-watt solar roof.
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4.5 kW solar electric system |
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Electric Chevrolet S10 truck |
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Electric golf cart with photovoltaic roof
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Directions Start at Highway 22 and Highway
14 in Mankato. Go South on Highway 22 for 5 stoplights. Turn left
(east) on Highway 83 and follow about 1 mile to Highway 41 and turn
right (south). Go 2 miles as the road doglegs left and then right.
Turn right on River Park Drive. Go to the end of the street to 308
River Park Drive.
