tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655811.post8446224099349092484..comments2024-03-14T02:32:59.473-07:00Comments on Greg's Cool [Insert Clever Name] of the Day: Our year in the sun... with solar power...Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00904998050540497754noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655811.post-74722237199195806872011-06-27T18:09:37.568-07:002011-06-27T18:09:37.568-07:00@Bradley Kronson:
No. In order to qualify for the ...@Bradley Kronson:<br />No. In order to qualify for the rebate from my Utility, the panels have to feed the grid.<br /><br />So in the day I generate a surplus, spinning my meter backward, and supporting the Grid when it needs it most, and at night I feed off the Grid, spinning the meter forward, but also when there's less demand (both on the Grid and in my house)Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904998050540497754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655811.post-9922621021861612112011-06-27T13:04:46.155-07:002011-06-27T13:04:46.155-07:00Are you using any batteries for energy storage ? I...Are you using any batteries for energy storage ? If so, surely at some point, these will also need to be replaced ?<br /><br />If not, how are you getting energy during peak times at night when no sun is around ? :)Bradley Kronsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289677175617256143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655811.post-49697914180030172542011-05-27T10:27:45.156-07:002011-05-27T10:27:45.156-07:00There's no annual cost. Nada. The only future ...There's no annual cost. Nada. The only future project cost is that the inverter (which converts the DC from the panels into AC for the house) will need to be replaced in 10 years or so. Currently those run a couple grand. Who knows how much in 10 years (hopefully less given that there should be a high volumn)<br /><br />Upfront total, $29K. Then there was a $6.5k rebate from SoCal Edison that went direct to the installer. So $23k out of pocket. Then this year we got a 30% (on the 23k) federal tax credit.<br /><br />And the important point is we own these panels. They are ours forever. We move, we can take them with us, etc. Also since we own them they are officially an asset and increase the value of the house a good deal (either when sold or if we ever rent it out)<br /><br />There's a number of "0 down" lease solar deals, but with those you don't own the panels. They are not your asset, but an asset of the lease holder...Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904998050540497754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5655811.post-61326916133501763742011-05-27T09:48:34.512-07:002011-05-27T09:48:34.512-07:00How much was the upfront cost? Also, how much doe...How much was the upfront cost? Also, how much does it cost to maintain each year?Andy Thehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13617225042011399067noreply@blogger.com