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I've become sick and tiered of paying the high price for electricity. Rates have been rising and will continue to do so. I decided to start researching do it your self solar power installation. I have considered solar before, but didn't like the idea of a crew of guys punching holes in my recently redone roof. I also don't like the security concern of unknown people working on my house.
I just so happen to have a patio cover that would be perfect for placing a good amount of solar panels. It faces the perfect direction to capture as much sun as possible. I am early on in my research, but it seems like there are plenty of options as far as equipment and instruction. It sounds like I can save about 50% by doing it myself compared to having a company install it for me. Even so, it sounds like it's going to be between $5000 and $10,000 for all of the equipment depending on how many panels I install. I'm okay with that if I'm saving up to 75% per month on electricity.
I would really appreciate any feedback from anyone with solar. Has it been something that is saved you a lot of money? Are there any issues with your manufacture? Anything you might have done differently if you did it again? Are these panels easy enough to install on a patio cover type situation? I've been paying up to $400 a month for electricity. It sure would be nice to bring that down.
I look forward to hearing any insight you all may have. Thanks a bunch.
I just so happen to have a patio cover that would be perfect for placing a good amount of solar panels. It faces the perfect direction to capture as much sun as possible. I am early on in my research, but it seems like there are plenty of options as far as equipment and instruction. It sounds like I can save about 50% by doing it myself compared to having a company install it for me. Even so, it sounds like it's going to be between $5000 and $10,000 for all of the equipment depending on how many panels I install. I'm okay with that if I'm saving up to 75% per month on electricity.
I would really appreciate any feedback from anyone with solar. Has it been something that is saved you a lot of money? Are there any issues with your manufacture? Anything you might have done differently if you did it again? Are these panels easy enough to install on a patio cover type situation? I've been paying up to $400 a month for electricity. It sure would be nice to bring that down.
I look forward to hearing any insight you all may have. Thanks a bunch.