dangerlow
Well-Known Member
Has anyone else ever installed solar panels on their home to compensate for their power consumption?
My local electric Co-Op sent out a letter offering a $1500 cash compensation for up to 600 people per county who would install a 2500 Watt or larger solar collection system that is capable of feeding back to the meter. The federal government is offering up to a 30% tax break as well with qualifying systems. I did some math and with hours of light per year, then compensated for lack to no light in winter "Due to snow load" I would be making $1154.34 a year if I used no power at all in my home. My bill averages out to be $124.59 a month or $1494.72 a year, so I would only owe $340.38 a year in electric.
I found this company https://www.anapode.com/products/2500w_2_5kw_Complete_Solar_Panel_Module_Kit_DIY offering a setup that qualifies for $5603.30, and it includes almost everything needed.
With the $1500.00 from the electric company, the roughly $1154.34 in energy saving's and the minimum of around $1100.00 in tax breaks it will pay for itself within second year.
Anyone know the difference between a good and bad solar panel system? And on a scale of 1 to 10 how much of a pain in the ass are they?
Thanks!
My local electric Co-Op sent out a letter offering a $1500 cash compensation for up to 600 people per county who would install a 2500 Watt or larger solar collection system that is capable of feeding back to the meter. The federal government is offering up to a 30% tax break as well with qualifying systems. I did some math and with hours of light per year, then compensated for lack to no light in winter "Due to snow load" I would be making $1154.34 a year if I used no power at all in my home. My bill averages out to be $124.59 a month or $1494.72 a year, so I would only owe $340.38 a year in electric.
I found this company https://www.anapode.com/products/2500w_2_5kw_Complete_Solar_Panel_Module_Kit_DIY offering a setup that qualifies for $5603.30, and it includes almost everything needed.
With the $1500.00 from the electric company, the roughly $1154.34 in energy saving's and the minimum of around $1100.00 in tax breaks it will pay for itself within second year.
Anyone know the difference between a good and bad solar panel system? And on a scale of 1 to 10 how much of a pain in the ass are they?
Thanks!