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re: Getting solar panels today!!
Posted on 5/25/14 at 7:36 am to Sho Nuff
Posted on 5/25/14 at 7:36 am to Sho Nuff
no offense, but go take a pic from the street and we'll discuss the aesthetic value of the panels. The angle you present is as flattering as you can get. Kind of the same way Kate Upton can appear thin 
FWIW, my 3000'SQFT home has a good old heat pump and my utility bill has NEVER exceeded $110.00. Our thermostat never goes above 73 in summer or below 71 in the winter. I got no problem with solar panels, just wouldn't be my choice.
FWIW, my 3000'SQFT home has a good old heat pump and my utility bill has NEVER exceeded $110.00. Our thermostat never goes above 73 in summer or below 71 in the winter. I got no problem with solar panels, just wouldn't be my choice.
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Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:06 am to Sho Nuff
Sho, thanks for that info.
After spending a ton of money on new construction and roofing, my concern was roof penetrations.
That system looks pretty good for asphalt shingles.
After spending a ton of money on new construction and roofing, my concern was roof penetrations.
That system looks pretty good for asphalt shingles.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:11 am to LSUWhoDat
Congrats.
Has anyone figured costs when utilty rates increase over time?
Has anyone figured costs when utilty rates increase over time?
Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:15 am to LSUWhoDat
the more people that get solar panels, the more chance that the "base" rate will jump from 31.00 to 100.00 per month.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:38 am to oldcharlie8
I spent $8K after Hurricane Katrina to have a generator put on my house. I've always said since then that I would never live without a standby generator. This sounds like a much cheaper alternative to wanting a generator.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 8:59 am to medtiger
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Considering the average American doesn't live in the same house this long, I can't see how this is a wise investment.
There was a study in California that found that owners recouped up to 97% of the installation cost through increased home value. This was before any monthly savings on their utility bills. By comparison, homeowners that upgraded their kitchen only recouped 60% of the cost through increased home value.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 9:52 am to SadSouthernBuck
Anyone have info about tax credits for Texas?
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:07 am to VetteGuy
Does anyone else find it curious that the price of a system in Louisiana just happens to coincide with the maximum expense allowed to qualify for the tax credit? The price hasn't changed for several years despite changes in costs of electricity that should alter the demand for the systems. You would think some enterprising company would be able to install a system for less than the maximum cost and undercut the competition. Somehow that hasn't happened.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:29 am to tigerinthebueche
The solar shingles look the best from what I've seen, but I assume they're more expensive and possibly less effective than solar panels.
Or what I'm assuming is solar film would look great on a metal roof.
Or what I'm assuming is solar film would look great on a metal roof.
This post was edited on 5/25/14 at 10:39 am
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:38 am to Sho Nuff
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So "terrible
That actually is terrible.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:43 am to tigerzballzdeep
Yeah, I don't understand the hate. I mean, dumbass people spend 45k on a f-150 fx4 to drive to work in, and in 10 years it's worth 7k. I think being less reliant on big brother is a good thing, and it seems most cases people break even on solar panels with the tax breaks.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:44 am to sec13rowBBseat28
quote:You're better off with the generator. You can't store energy with this system. If the electricity goes out, it's out. With a generator, you'll have juice.
I spent $8K after Hurricane Katrina to have a generator put on my house. I've always said since then that I would never live without a standby generator. This sounds like a much cheaper alternative to wanting a generator.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 10:46 am to moneyg
quote:I agree it looks pretty bad. The shingle panels that were posted above me aren't so terrible.
That actually is terrible.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 3:10 pm to AUCE05
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I think being less reliant on big brother is a good thing, and it seems most cases people break even on solar panels with the tax breaks.
Do people even think before they post?
You rail against big brother, then praise him for his tax credits??
Most people wouldnt even touch solar panels if not for govt involvement. And when that money runs out, La will be littered with unattractive overpriced houses because no one can afford to replace their roof panels
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:06 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:
No offense, but go take a pic from the street
I did take them from the street, you think I was on a professional crane or dolly?
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:09 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Those are not efficient enough yet. They will likely get there at some point, but they do look pretty cool. As of now, you have to use a lot more of them to do the same as traditional panels.
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:12 pm to moneyg
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That actually is terrible.
And yet, people with multi million dollar homes and brains are getting them all over the world. As I mentioned above, you keep on paying full price for your electricity, they appreciate you
This post was edited on 5/25/14 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 5/25/14 at 4:15 pm to League Champs
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La will be littered with unattractive overpriced houses because no one can afford to replace their roof panels
Sounds like you have a problem with people who have money
As far as when it comes time to replace the panels in 30+ years, if they can't afford to get the new technology at that time, they simply remove the panels from their house. You think they have to leave them on?
Eta: if they have good panels, they will still be producing at about 80% in 30 years. In other words, they will be working for a very long time for some of you mouth breathers.
This post was edited on 5/25/14 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 5/27/14 at 5:39 pm to Sho Nuff
In response to almost everyone, you also have to take into account the price of fuel inflation every year.
My solar panel system research/analysis ended up in me making an excel spreadsheet to show me my anticipated savings over X amount of years.
I used 24,000 KWH of electricity total last year, so about 2,000 KWH per month, costing about $0.10 per KWH, so a normal $200.00 per month for energy.
Purchase a $25,000 solar system, that produces an average 7 KWH per hour, for about 4.5 hours a day(based on historical weather data in louisiana) for a total of 31.5 KWH per day produced. Multiply by 30 equals 945 KWH produced in a month, which is basically cutting your energy bill in half. Just with these numbers you'll pay off your $5,000 out of pocket within 50 months, plus or minus a few months.
Now, when you take into count that energy fuel prices rise 3-4% per year, I'll be paying and additional $1,000.00 in 6 years for my current energy consumption, without solar panels.
I can post additional numbers, maybe even the spreadsheet I created when I get back to the office tomorrow for everyone to see the math, and you can input your own numbers.
My solar panel system research/analysis ended up in me making an excel spreadsheet to show me my anticipated savings over X amount of years.
I used 24,000 KWH of electricity total last year, so about 2,000 KWH per month, costing about $0.10 per KWH, so a normal $200.00 per month for energy.
Purchase a $25,000 solar system, that produces an average 7 KWH per hour, for about 4.5 hours a day(based on historical weather data in louisiana) for a total of 31.5 KWH per day produced. Multiply by 30 equals 945 KWH produced in a month, which is basically cutting your energy bill in half. Just with these numbers you'll pay off your $5,000 out of pocket within 50 months, plus or minus a few months.
Now, when you take into count that energy fuel prices rise 3-4% per year, I'll be paying and additional $1,000.00 in 6 years for my current energy consumption, without solar panels.
I can post additional numbers, maybe even the spreadsheet I created when I get back to the office tomorrow for everyone to see the math, and you can input your own numbers.
Posted on 5/27/14 at 6:05 pm to LSUDav7
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$15000 grand
Holy crap!!
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