Re:Solar generates fifth of global electricity on summer sol...
by zdragnar on Saturday June 22, 2024 @06:02PM
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That's the trick. On one of the longest days of the year, OP got ~$5 worth of electricity where I live.
The payoff can be long, and people often forget to account for the added cost to home insurance to cover the panels in that.
OTOH, if where you live electricity is more expensive or labor is cheaper, it can be a really nice addition without too long a wait to make it back. The company I talked to said I get too much shade to be worth installing (150 foot tall trees near my house) so I'll be waiting awhile before I get mine even if electricity prices go up, sadly.
The payoff can be long, and people often forget to account for the added cost to home insurance to cover the panels in that.
OTOH, if where you live electricity is more expensive or labor is cheaper, it can be a really nice addition without too long a wait to make it back. The company I talked to said I get too much shade to be worth installing (150 foot tall trees near my house) so I'll be waiting awhile before I get mine even if electricity prices go up, sadly.