Questions about solar paneling. | 27 comments (27 topical, 0 hidden)
You may be over thinking this. (none / 0)
A lot of states offer matching funds to go along with the federal tax rebate of 30%. In addition, there are green energy certificates you can sell based on your production. For a residential system, that may be wroth as much as $1000 a year. Many states also require that the local supplier buy back your excess production during the day, so then you don’t need a battery. You might also want consider a residential wind mill if it will work in your area. There are also trackers out there which seem to be coming down in price. I have ordered one, but am still waiting. Worst case, get a bi-axle mounting system that you can adjust a couple of times during the year or even during the day if you are home. As far as the inverter goes, get something that you can add to in the future.

Not sure if this helps or not, the conversation is a bit over my head.


by sisco66 on 07/10/2009 05:47:55 AM EST

Efficiency (none / 0)
I'd be very interested in the final estimate of its efficiency (both for the environment and economics wise). I'm not much for solar power, usually, but then I live in Denmark, not California. :) We focus a lot on wind power, which I love. Wind mills are beautiful, and as you build them bigger the efficiency increases.
Anyway, please post some conclusions if you find them. :)

by Sorenzo on 07/10/2009 07:49:17 AM EST

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I think I might have something else (none / 0)
that's pretty interesting too.  Check out Plan 1 in it's entirety.  I'm about to post it. I think it's pretty cool and you might too.

by EuphoriagenicCause on 07/10/2009 07:55:19 AM EST

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Questions about solar paneling. | 27 comments (27 topical, 0 hidden)