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Solar Power isn't Feasible
Topic Started: Dec 30 2013, 12:31 AM (2,241 Views)
Banandangees
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I'm not sure how well Erie, PA would do using solar for energy.


Erie's sunny days are:

Average 40

Sunny 63

Partly sunny 97

http://www.weathertoday.net/weatherfacts/numbersunny_city.php
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Cloudy 205

We have two 4' x 8' solar panels on the roof of the off-set of our barn to heat and store hot water in an insulated tank. Most of the late spring, summer and early fall we can have 90 to 110 F degree water. Barely any at all the rest of the year.
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quote from Solar City website--


America's #1 full-service solar provider

Over 68,000 homeowners have already signed up with us, and thousands are enjoying the benefits of clean, more affordable energy from SolarCity. We monitor their solar power systems to ensure everything’s running smoothly and cover maintenance, repairs and insurance at no added cost in the rare event problems arise.
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Why didn't you quote the cost of solar Pat?

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Berton
Dec 30 2013, 10:32 AM
Why didn't you quote the cost of solar Pat?

I'll go check that out, I know it has been dropping yearly.
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I'm betting Solar City is hyping the number of homes.
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Example Pricing for Average Home

Just looking for a ballpark price?

Solar City website quote---

For a 3-bedroom home with a current electricity bill of $200 per month, we might recommend a medium sized 4 kW solar system.

Cash Purchase (4 kW)SolarLease (4 kW)

$30,000 Retail Price

$16,500 Net Cost After

Government Rebates and Tax Credits $0 Down

$110/month


To answer your question Berton, with the above sample, you save $90 a month.



Please note pricing varies quite a bit based on system size, design and local rebates, so keep reading below to get a custom quote for your home.
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They low ball until the get at your kitchen table.
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Dec 30 2013, 10:44 AM
They low ball until the get at your kitchen table.
That's the installed price. Save more by installing them yourself, and that;s for one homeowner, if a builder puts out for bid on say 50 homes, the cost would go down. Panel prices and controllers and the works have been dropping in price yearly. And the system above is for 100% solar power living, you can install a completer system in stages and pay as you go. For sunny states this is a no brainer.
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As far as I know very few have a solar system and those that do use it for hot water only.
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Pat
Dec 30 2013, 10:43 AM
Example Pricing for Average Home

Just looking for a ballpark price?

Solar City website quote---

For a 3-bedroom home with a current electricity bill of $200 per month, we might recommend a medium sized 4 kW solar system.

Cash Purchase (4 kW)SolarLease (4 kW)

$30,000 Retail Price

$16,500 Net Cost After

Government Rebates and Tax Credits $0 Down

$110/month


To answer your question Berton, with the above sample, you save $90 a month.



Please note pricing varies quite a bit based on system size, design and local rebates, so keep reading below to get a custom quote for your home.

Do they include the added costs which were pointed out in the article Pat?

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