Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost 50% cheaper

Re:Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost ... by craz8 on Sunday September 29, 2019 @04:55PM (#21109582)

I have a quote to add 13kw system to my house with a flat roof for about $40k

Then I’d get 30% back from the government - and my state has no sales tax on this (which would have added 10%)

So, net cost to me of about $28k for a 13kw system

This does seem a bit pricey, but the tax rebate goes down a bit next year, so we will likely do it this year

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Re:Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost ... by prawn on Monday September 30, 2019 @01:03AM (#21111919)

In Australia, I think a 13kW install would be quoted at about US$10k or less. We put 5-6kW on at home, and 6-7kW at my small office building. Usually comes out to around $1/W.

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Re:Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost ... by francisofascii on Sunday September 29, 2019 @10:25PM (#21111254)

Unless you live in a high cost area, sounds high to me. Quotes I have seen are below $3/watt.

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Re:Pre-built solar homes could make renewable energy almost ... by craz8 on Sunday September 29, 2019 @04:59PM (#21109607)

* batteries not included - that’s an extra add on for about 50% more!

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