I wouldn t bank on this technology and pricing being relevant in 10 years let alone 18.
Is solar power worth it reddit.
Right now it s only worth it if you re in a location that has extremely high electricity costs.
In addition it has brought me to research installing my own panels which isn t as difficult as you might think with all of the resources out there.
While solar leases and power purchase.
Have had solar panels for a few years now it s pretty good pay less for power though depending on what time of year it might generate more or less power and if it puts power onto the power grid you will provide green energy for your town and depending on your electric company you may even get paid for the power you generate.
With 50 government scheme is doable to save.
But you eco friendly and if can afford adding a bit extra its worth having them.
If my payoff were more like 7 years i would consider it.
I think it s too new and too costly to know what the long term advancements will do to the market.
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Solar is a huge profit industry right now meaning it doesn t cost that much to set up but they charge you a lot for it.
Without huge government rebate its not worth it yet.
If you have enough to make a purchase in cash you ll save more than with any other option but even with a 0 down solar loan your savings could still be in the tens of thousands.
Whether you choose to buy or lease your solar panels will have a major impact on your system s long term value.
With the 26 federal tax credit reducing at the end of 2020 millions of american homeowners are asking themselves whether or not installing solar panels is worth it this year.
115 points 5 years ago solar panels do two things that are not commonly mentioned.
From year to year efficiency of them increasing a lot considering life span and degradation of power generated by solar after 5 years you not saving in total.
Improvements to designs and cost reductions are happening rapidly.
The answer depends on many factors including where you live how much roof space you have if your roof is shaded how much power you use what your local utility charges you for electricity and the prices offered by.
Hopefully you can make the best educated decision for your case.
I say don t invest.
How are you financing your solar panel system.
Solar is also getting cheaper overall so waiting is not such a bad thing.
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Solar technology is perhaps the greatest development of the modern age.
Aside from the usual benefits you will add value to your home i ve heard 10 20k is the median but it depends on your neighborhood state etc.
You ll typically save more money on improving your home s efficiency and insulation.
