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Who here has solar panels
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:40 pm
Posted on 4/9/23 at 11:40 pm
on your house?
What type of system? Are you happy with it? What would you recommend to someone who is currently shopping for a system?
We’re planning to get a system sometime this year. Would like to hear your thoughts!
What type of system? Are you happy with it? What would you recommend to someone who is currently shopping for a system?
We’re planning to get a system sometime this year. Would like to hear your thoughts!
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Posted on 4/10/23 at 6:49 am to Randman
I think the consensus is, without the tax credits that offset the up front cost, these panel systems rarely pay for themselves.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 7:59 am to Randman
It's only worth it in cities where you have constant sun. So in the southwest/desert cities, where there is rarely a cloud in the sky. I've seen some in places along the south and don't understand why because we get a lot of cloud coverage/rain.
Average lifetime savings are ~$30k, LIFETIME. So you won't be seeing the savings until you're dead.
Average lifetime savings are ~$30k, LIFETIME. So you won't be seeing the savings until you're dead.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 10:20 am to BilbeauTBaggins
Check out signature solar in Sulphur Springs and on the web. I intend to get a system within the next year and have been watching their off grid kits.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 12:05 pm to Wraytex
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Check out signature solar in Sulphur Springs
That’s actually the company I’m looking into also. There’s a homesteading dude on YouTube who has a system from them and recommends them.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 12:33 pm to Randman
I believe they also get you all the information for the 30% tax credit. The off grid setup I'm looking at also qualifies.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 12:35 pm to Randman
Don't solar panels lose effectiveness over time,due to deterioration of the panel clarity and the overall ability to generate power from the solar intake?
Posted on 4/10/23 at 12:47 pm to GeauxldMember
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these panel systems rarely pay for themselves
That depends on a number of factors…There are companies out there who are selling/leasing systems at ridiculous prices, which will never pay off.
I’m looking to purchase from a reputable company and probably install the system myself. There’s a 30% tax credit that will offset some of the cost. And newer systems are more efficient.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 12:49 pm to Randman
Another nice benefit is having backup power during outages.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 2:05 pm to East Coast Band
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Don't solar panels lose effectiveness over time
We are talking about still having over 80% of their generating capabilities after 25 year for the crappiest panels. High quality panels would still have over 90%
Posted on 4/10/23 at 2:23 pm to GeauxldMember
My monthly payment on my solar panels is less than what I was paying a month to Duke Energy. Just got mine turned on not to long ago
Duke has also started the first stage of price hikes that will happen over the next 10 years. We can only get energy from them in this part of NC
They are scum bags, I live in the area that had our substations shot up causing massive blackouts
Duke passed the cost of fixing everything off to the customers. My bill the two months after was more than double what I was paying. A $300+ bill when I wasn’t even home for 2 weeks that month and we turned everything off.
Duke has also started the first stage of price hikes that will happen over the next 10 years. We can only get energy from them in this part of NC
They are scum bags, I live in the area that had our substations shot up causing massive blackouts
Duke passed the cost of fixing everything off to the customers. My bill the two months after was more than double what I was paying. A $300+ bill when I wasn’t even home for 2 weeks that month and we turned everything off.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 4:00 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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Duke passed the cost of fixing everything off to the customers.
I live in Louisiana, brother. I know this game all too well!
Posted on 4/10/23 at 4:24 pm to Randman
I considered buying a small off grid system to power my shop, mainly my pool pump. In case of an outage I could back feed the house for lights and 110 outlets.
I never pulled the trigger because I was worried it would get to be a hassle monitoring the system and the usage.
I saw they have hybrid systems, but that might have been to complex for me to diy.
I never pulled the trigger because I was worried it would get to be a hassle monitoring the system and the usage.
I saw they have hybrid systems, but that might have been to complex for me to diy.
Posted on 4/10/23 at 4:26 pm to Randman
A good buddy of mine has them powering a off grid camp. It seems like a enormous pain in the arse to me.
The generator kicks on Dailey. He is running a entire house though. Washing machine and everything.
My opinion. Not worth the cost to set up. He should have spent the money to run power.
The generator kicks on Dailey. He is running a entire house though. Washing machine and everything.
My opinion. Not worth the cost to set up. He should have spent the money to run power.
Posted on 4/11/23 at 10:48 am to Shut Up Mulllet
Be aware of your remaing roof life
If ya gotta change your roof your fricked
If ya gotta change your roof your fricked
Posted on 4/11/23 at 11:10 am to Drop4Loss
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Be aware of your remaing roof life
Definitely. We got a new roof last year so we’re good.
Posted on 4/20/23 at 10:30 am to Randman
There was a company walking my neighborhood a few weeks back, and we took a meeting with them. Infenergy I think they were called. We considered it, seemed like a good deal, but decided against it after reading reviews of the service the company provides.
Posted on 4/20/23 at 11:20 am to Drop4Loss
Had them on our old house and luckily we sold it before this happened, but yeah you're looking at $7-8k to remove solar system and reinstall if you have to get a new roof after.
Posted on 4/20/23 at 1:42 pm to Randman
I've been doing finance for residential solar for a while now. I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone has.
Posted on 4/20/23 at 1:43 pm to Drop4Loss
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Be aware of your remaing roof life
If ya gotta change your roof your fricked
Yeah it's a huge pain in the arse. Most decent companies have roof condition requirements for installation. But there are a ton of shitty ones out there that don't care. Especially if you're just doing a regular loan, cash or HELOC. If you finance through any of the big solar companies they have minimum underwriting standards.
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