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re: Solar thread (yes, energy from the sun)
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:29 pm to BigEdLSU
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:29 pm to BigEdLSU
Every 6 months it seems there's an article on a new breakthrough in solar efficiency. Is any of this advancement filtering down to the commercial level? Are your solar panels less expensive or more efficient than a few years ago?
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Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:31 pm to BigEdLSU
well that escalated quickly
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:32 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
$30-$35k before incentives.
Can you give a brief summary of the incentives and how they work? I was under the impression that the incentives only lasted through the end of 2013.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:34 pm to TigerinATL
Prices are dropping constantly, yes. However, incentives are ending, so the window of opportunity is closing.
LE, with that amount invested, you get an annual ROI over 25% and it's locked in.
Better investment than a mutual fund.
LE, with that amount invested, you get an annual ROI over 25% and it's locked in.
Better investment than a mutual fund.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:35 pm to Neil Caffrey
Let me handle something, will give a detailed response in ten minutes.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:35 pm to BigEdLSU
Are you responsible for the Solar Panel Ad i just saw at the bottom of the page?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:37 pm to Chet_Steadman120
No mention about the increase in homeowners insurance cost..
And what about Hail damage, will insurance cover that ?
Batteries ? what happened to net metering ?
And what about Hail damage, will insurance cover that ?
Batteries ? what happened to net metering ?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:42 pm to Neil Caffrey
There are four incentives I deal with pretty regularly.
The biggie is the Louisiana refundable credit. They'll pay you half of your installed cost (up to $12,500 total incentive)
Then there is te federal 30% of job cost tax credit.
There is a commercial accelerated depreciation for business owners
And lucky guys and gals in Mississippi get utility rebates occasionally.
The biggie is the Louisiana refundable credit. They'll pay you half of your installed cost (up to $12,500 total incentive)
Then there is te federal 30% of job cost tax credit.
There is a commercial accelerated depreciation for business owners
And lucky guys and gals in Mississippi get utility rebates occasionally.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:43 pm to Kajungee
You are throwing out phrases and honestly I'm unsure what you're asking, although I'd be glad to answer if you could reword.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:44 pm to BigEdLSU
What would America look like if we only used wind and solar power?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:46 pm to BigEdLSU
I saw a couple of homes in Kenilworth that had the panels covering one entire side of their house. I can't help but wonder if they're self sustaining.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:46 pm to dante
It would be bad for us all, solar should never exceed 30% of the grid's capacity.
It would be a big problem when we got cloud cover but no one wants to cut their a/c off.
It would be a big problem when we got cloud cover but no one wants to cut their a/c off.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:46 pm to BigEdLSU
Is it still ridiculously expensive and inefficient?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:47 pm to supadave3
I've seen them. I doubt it. Most solar buyers don't "zero out", they just offset a certain percentage of their bills
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:48 pm to blueboy
All of my customers, unless they want the battery systems, get 25% return on their investment for 25+ years.
You are losing money by NOT having solar.
You are losing money by NOT having solar.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:52 pm to BigEdLSU
With the impending EMP attack on the nations east coast grid which will ultimately strain our grid here in the south, I have been considering installing solar.
1) Panels look like arse on a roof, can they be installed at ground level or a few feet above? If so, pros/cons.
2) How large of an area (s/f or # panels) would be needed. Average kWh used is around 3800.
1) Panels look like arse on a roof, can they be installed at ground level or a few feet above? If so, pros/cons.
2) How large of an area (s/f or # panels) would be needed. Average kWh used is around 3800.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:53 pm to BigEdLSU
If a bank made you this offer today, would you take it?
Give the bank $5k today.
Each year for te next 25 years tge bank will pay you $1,250.
That's the basic concept of solar.
Give the bank $5k today.
Each year for te next 25 years tge bank will pay you $1,250.
That's the basic concept of solar.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:54 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
It would be bad for us all, solar should never exceed 30% of the grid's capacity.
this is an astronomically high capacity % you are saying.
it is not fiscally responsible to put anywhere near that much of the national load on solar.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:55 pm to SippyCup
Yes, there are ground mounts, tracking pole mounts, and my personal favorite, solar garages/gazebos/patios.
In general, about 70 sq ft of solar panels = 1 kw.
If you use 3800 kWh per month, you should make your home more efficient first IMHO, unless it's a huge mansion.
In general, about 70 sq ft of solar panels = 1 kw.
If you use 3800 kWh per month, you should make your home more efficient first IMHO, unless it's a huge mansion.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:56 pm to BigEdLSU
what is the O&M cost of the system over that 25 year period?
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