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Posted on 1/24/18 at 5:14 pm to Champagne
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We don't know which state your home sits, but, unless the Govt subsidizes your investment, there's no way that it would be worth your money to do it all yourself
What about those plans that give you sell-back credit to your energy bill for any surplus energy generated and returned to the grid?
Under this set-up, you don’t waste unused solar energy when away from home once batteries are capacity.
Reliant offers this in areas serviced by Centerpoint.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 5:18 pm to idlewatcher
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Enjoy your 100 years before you get your investment back baw just joking, it's like 20+
There are a lot of them installed in my neighborhood, those with older installations are fining places where their roof sheathing has rotten under the shingles around the screws used to mount the panels. even if installed properly the panels will last longer than the average roof, if you have to remove and reinstall the panels to have a roof replaced any savings you might have had by having them is probably gone.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 5:20 pm to Willie Stroker
Home is 2 yrs old
Power comany does buy back excess but is actually utilized as credit on next bill. Any oversges paid out each March (Not really expecting much/if any back)
Power comany does buy back excess but is actually utilized as credit on next bill. Any oversges paid out each March (Not really expecting much/if any back)
Posted on 1/24/18 at 5:24 pm to AUTimbo
Be careful, some of the solar cells out there only have about a 7 year life expectancy. Those could get real expensive real fast.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 5:27 pm to EA6B
Not positive but pretty sure State Farm includes solar panel removal and re-install in case of roof replacement due to hail damage ,etc
Posted on 1/24/18 at 6:20 pm to AUTimbo
I have a question. People put them on their roof. What happens when they need to replace shingles?
Posted on 1/24/18 at 6:24 pm to Geauxtiga
Careful with the Louisiana subsidy. There is a finite amount of money per year that they will payout. Once that amount is reached, no more subsidies for the year
The annual amount is dropping rapidly. I think there was a recent threading topic but can't find it.
The annual amount is dropping rapidly. I think there was a recent threading topic but can't find it.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 6:29 pm to AUTimbo
I have 26 panels from Tesla for 19.5K. Subsidies from Fed and city around 9.5K. 25 years warranty
Posted on 1/24/18 at 6:51 pm to AUTimbo
Who is the company? Summit solar? I know those guys really well. Good dudes and they’re ethical. Vivint is iffy
Sounds pretty good. What’s your offset going to be? How much will it lower your monthly bill? How much of your home’s power is it going to provide? Should be at least 75%
Sounds pretty good. What’s your offset going to be? How much will it lower your monthly bill? How much of your home’s power is it going to provide? Should be at least 75%
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Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:01 pm to Willie Stroker
The additional data you provided does not change my conclusion.
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Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:02 pm to TDcline
I also am good friends with the VP of sales at Solar Energy Management
They’re based out of Tampa but do installs up and down the east coast. They’re family owned, so if you want a second quote I can hook you up.
I really wouldn't worry too much about the efficiency of the panels. I used to sell to a lot of engineers and they would always say "but the technology is about to get so much better". This was now 3 years ago and they're still using the exact same panels they were then. If the efficiency of the panels were going to be increased, it would be minimal and then you have to factor in the additional cost for these new panels.
They’re based out of Tampa but do installs up and down the east coast. They’re family owned, so if you want a second quote I can hook you up.
I really wouldn't worry too much about the efficiency of the panels. I used to sell to a lot of engineers and they would always say "but the technology is about to get so much better". This was now 3 years ago and they're still using the exact same panels they were then. If the efficiency of the panels were going to be increased, it would be minimal and then you have to factor in the additional cost for these new panels.
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Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:21 pm to AUTimbo
Do it yourself. Have a metal roof.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:26 pm to TDcline
What happens when shingle roof needs to be changed?
Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:29 pm to Geauxtiga
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What happens when shingle roof needs to be changed?
A reputable installer is going to come out and inspect your roof to make sure it's good before they agree to install. It makes no sense for them or you to install on a bad roof. The panels typically extend the shelf-life of your single roof because the panels block most of the elements from damaging the roof.
In the event that the roof does have to be changed, a good installer with come out and pull the panels off and reinstall when the new roof is put on. If they're warrantying the panels, they're not going to take the risk of another company coming out and damaging them leaving the installer at risk financially.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:39 pm to TDcline
How far is OP from the water? Hurricane risk should be a factor in the decision.
In other words, if you live in Charleston it's not worth it. If you live near Charlotte it might be a good idea.
In other words, if you live in Charleston it's not worth it. If you live near Charlotte it might be a good idea.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 7:51 pm to Bestbank Tiger
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How far is OP from the water? Hurricane risk should be a factor in the decision.
As long as it's covered under the warranty and ensured by the installer, no worries brah!
Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:18 pm to TDcline
Summit Solar, more regional outfit than national I believe.
Are all panels the same size throughout the industry? Just wondering because of an earlier poster who said their 26 panel cost was 19K vs the 22 panels at 43K quote that I received.
Should handle 100% of electrical costs, per the rep.
And Upstate ,SC, so no hurricane worries mate.
Are all panels the same size throughout the industry? Just wondering because of an earlier poster who said their 26 panel cost was 19K vs the 22 panels at 43K quote that I received.
Should handle 100% of electrical costs, per the rep.
And Upstate ,SC, so no hurricane worries mate.
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Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:23 pm to AUTimbo
Figured it was Summit. I know the founders, Derek and Josh personally. If you want to email me your quote, I can take a look at it. They're pretty good guys and doing solid work per industry talk. It's a pretty small community.
Posted on 1/24/18 at 8:28 pm to AUTimbo
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Per the reps breakdown we are looking at 22 panels on back of roof. @ 43K. Gov subsidies @ $10K, State @ 7K. Could pay off but loan up to 15 yr if needed. 25 yr warranty.
But how many kW is the proposed system?
Here's a calculator where you can plug-in a bunch of variables from their proposal to see what you could expect to produce/save based on local weather:
https://pvwatts.nrel.gov/pvwatts.php
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