70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes

Re:70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes by Dominisi on Sunday February 23, 2020 @04:15PM (#22399569)

>Your investment is recouped in 5-7 years.

(Oops, then edited it to double that estimate)

>Your investment is recouped in 8-13 years.

So, right when you recoup your investment, the 10 year warranty runs out. Great.

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Re:70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes by toomuchtodo on Sunday February 23, 2020 @04:16PM (#22399575)

Thanks for pointing out that I corrected my information, I prefer communicating accurate information. Panels and inverter have 25 year warranties. Storage is optional (the 10 year warranty you mention). If there are incentives for it, get it, but don't pay out of pocket entire yourself for the storage. Let state, local, and utility pockets pay for it.

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Re:70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes by Dominisi on Sunday February 23, 2020 @04:18PM (#22399589)

https://news.energysage.com/shopping-solar-panels-pay-attent...

You're right. 4 on this list have 25 year warranties... but the rest.. ouch.

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Re:70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes by toomuchtodo on Sunday February 23, 2020 @04:21PM (#22399618)

I have never seen panels quoted by reputable installers that weren't Panasonic, LG, or SunPower (quality panels with the 25 year warranty mentioned).

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