My home uses an average of 2400 kW per month (28,800 per year.) How much can I expect it to cost to install solar panels of this amount? (It is not my intention to go off of the electric company's grid. I would like to generate what I can / possibly sell back extra power)What quot;hiddencosts are there? What is the average life of them?What is the quot;best(cost effective and green) solution / approach?(BTW.... I am in southern LA if that makes a difference)Best answer will go to clear answer WITH links/resources to back it up!)THANKS A MILLION!!! I hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!!!
solar panels are expensive and you probably wont life long enough to recup the cost. last week the times quoted ?5000 to install, a potential saving of ?200 per year and 00 years to recoup. based on 400 hrs of sunshine. (uk) factor in your sunshine state hrs and you may just benefit.
A solar system evolves many more components than just panels, and each with its own level of complexity and expense. Is electricity the only option for your consumption? I thought similarly yrs ago with my system, but now over the years the maintenance of panels, subpanels, charging systems, high effic batteries, etc has now proven to me that I should have ensured all other possible improvements be covered first to lower my overall uses.
Power inverter to change 2VDC panel power to 220VAC House power. (~$600) You are also going to need various switches and a meter to keep track of how much you are sending back to your power company. Final answer... Expect to pay ~$7,000.00 with installation by a qualified electritan.
