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Re:Tesla launches solar rental service – solar panel system ... by beatgammit on Monday August 19, 2019 @03:56AM (#20735792)
The problem isn't the equipment, but all the crap you have to go through to install it. In most areas, you need to:

- get building permit (requires a general contractor to sign off) - get electrical company to approve connection of your panels to the grid - install the panels (heavy) without compromising the integrity of your roof - get an electrician to sign off on electrical work and connect to the grid

The solar installer takes care of all of that for you and gets it installed quickly.

I've looked into it myself, and the cost for all of the equipment is ~$7k, while the best quote I got from an installer was ~$20k. I think a lot more people would DIY if it wasn't so difficult to do it legally.

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Re:Tesla launches solar rental service – solar panel system ... by londons_explore on Monday August 19, 2019 @05:46AM (#20736306)
If you DIY it without all the permits, the chances of getting caught is very low. The only reason to do the paperwork is if you want to sell your house before the solar tech becomes obsolete.
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