DIY home solar panels?
Jun 1st, 2009 by Mr.Burton
I would love to put in solar panels on my roof, but how hard would it be, and how expensive? Would I be able to do the work myself, or would I have to hire a pro?
Also I live in Oregon, so much of the time it is overcast, so would it really be worth it?
Not worth it unless you can get a fat subsidy. But Congress is working on a bill to provide a significant subsidy, and Oregon may have one as well. A solar plant costs about $10 per watt of installed capacity, and can produce a maximum of two kWh per watt per year — which is worth about two bits. Without a subsidy, you are better off leaving your money in a savings account.
Not worth it unless you can get a fat subsidy. But Congress is working on a bill to provide a significant subsidy, and Oregon may have one as well. A solar plant costs about $10 per watt of installed capacity, and can produce a maximum of two kWh per watt per year — which is worth about two bits. Without a subsidy, you are better off leaving your money in a savings account.
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