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Solar Electric
benalexe:
Anyone here have solar electric on their home.
Going to be getting it so that I can get savings on my HT!
Bonibelle:
will you be able to generate enough electric for your tub and your home? I have had solar domestic hot water for 23 years and just replaced my system. The new system is much more efficient and I have only had to turn on my backup 3 times this whole summer in spite of all the rain that we have had.
Have you figured out the pay back for your system? I think you are in New York..is that right? so you will get the federal tax credit and if your state has money, you can apply for that as well. I am waiting for my state check now. I can honestly say it was a worthwhile investment. If I could afford to do PV, I would in a heartbeat!!
benalexe:
It is actually amazing... a $62,000 9.840 KW system will cost me $14,901 with about a 5 year pay back. Shoudl generate 11.897 kwh/yr in NY LIPA dollars it is about $2,400
Bonibelle:
that sounds great...It's just that $14,000.00 that I don't have right now..Lets see how long would I have to unplug my tub to pay back the $14,000?...
Peteyboy:
Check out SunPower corp. - the systems are expensive, but you do get some kind of grant from Uncle Sam. The stories I read say some people paying $400/month are now paying $400/year.
It used to be the elec company HAD to buy the unused elec. Most don't anymore.
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