PM_ME_YOUR_STEAM_ID t1_ivdf3rh wrote
Reply to comment by Surur in Rooftop solar trumps all fossil fuels as renewables smash more records on main grid [Australia] by EnergyTransitionNews
Yup, I've had several solar quotes over the past 4 years. Every single one of them would increase cost about 40% more (solar loan) than my regular electricity bill.
The cost is just way too high.
siinfekl t1_ive7hmx wrote
Mine (in Aus) should pay for themselves in 3 years, 4 max. Insurance wasn't effected and value of house is realistically improved by the value of the panels
kidicarus89 t1_ivexwha wrote
Wow, what state are you in? In the Southwest Solar is pretty much a no brainer if you have a new roof. Payoff is usually 4-6 years.
GutFeelingonTheLong t1_ivg8pde wrote
It’s move like 8-10 years to break even in the US. More at the current financing rate. We are about to install solar on our home.
VdomanFla t1_ivn96bx wrote
Florida… it’s corrupted all to hell here.
_AndyJessop t1_ivf09hg wrote
Have you thought about just buying the kit yourself and running a system that isn't grid-tied?
VdomanFla t1_ivn9e0f wrote
We are not allowed… BY LAW… to completely off-grid. Even a full solar system we still have to pay a minimum to the power company, and that cost doubled in the last year.
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