Comments on: Solar Home Tour

By: BigJoe2711

BigJoe2711 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:03:53 +0000

Absolutely Awesome! …
Absolutely Awesome!!
We need this in the UK!

By: nicr0s

nicr0s — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:03:53 +0000

I know of systems …
I know of systems that are 25 years old, and are still running on original panels. And thats in Canada where the climate is harsher!In Ontario, Canada the Standard Offer program pays 45c/kwh (we pay the utility around 5c) for solar and 11c for wind. Payback is sub 10yr.

PS – if you want to talk about something thats subsidized, look at oil and gas! the Govt pours BILLIONS into it! A LOT more then any renewable sector receives.

By: nicr0s

nicr0s — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:03:53 +0000

Bluesblake – the …
Bluesblake – the landscape is changing rapidly. If you happen to live in the states (CA, NY, ND, MO, OR, NC…) you have rebates available that can be equal to almost have the system cost in some cases. Combined with Standard Offer Contracts (where the utility pays you for excess energy) it can mean money in the bank over the long term.
Solar panels from any respected company come with a 20 to 25yr warranty and are insured against degradation if more then 5-8% or so.

By: cutterstrong

cutterstrong — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:03:53 +0000

Expensive is a …
Expensive is a relative term, imagine if natural gas was to double or triple overnight in the next 5 years. Now that would be expensive.

By: shwantz1

shwantz1 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:03:53 +0000

In my opinion, the …
In my opinion, the cost savings seems considerable. However, to play the devils advocate as “bluesblake” has….it does seem like an expensive investment.
The most important thing besides that is crystal clear! The world is not your garbage can. Sunlight is free. Doesnt emit ozone depleting carcinogens & smarter all the way around!

By: coolddrdancer

coolddrdancer — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:03:53 +0000

This is really …
This is really great. There is a lot of new investment into solar technology and you can take part by investing a little money on solar stocks. FSLR, SPWR, XSNX, WWAT, and DSTI are some stocks that are pure photovoltaic solar panel plays that are worth supporting.