Solar Energy Basics for Your Home

not bad, quite informative, i stumbled upon a site which is ideal for a newcomer, it's helped me make some extra money. Just google 'heavy dollars'

My little solar system is working very well for me. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

I'm planning on going solar in the spring. I live in Colorado and we have tons of sun shine all year. In this environment solar makes a lot of sense. After utility rebates, tax credits, I can get 99% of my usage through a 5.8kwh system for under $10,000. Is that a lot of money, yes it is but I can cut on average $1200 a year. After that I have a system that will return 1200 in todays dollars for years to come. I also believe it will add value to my home or at least make it more marketable.

Sounds good! I want to join the club too. Would you mind sharing your experience step by step? Or any recommendations on where i can find such info. Where to buy? How to make? Should i wait till it'll get cheaper?

what about this working on a rainy day.. or an overcast condition... no electricity so how can this be viable option...also to store the electricity u will need battery in case u have cloudy days so the battery is going to be expensive..I don't see this working out.

This is a valid concern that many people have. That is why net metering is important to those that choose to go that route. That way you can get energy from the grid when your panels can't make it. Also, there are ways to make a battery station that is affordable. It is all about being resourceful and thinking of solutions instead of problems. Thanks for the comment!

Right there with ya! Improvising and making it yourself is the cheapest and most economical route. Thanks for the great comment!

I heard a guy named Doug Rye who does a home efficiency show on 102.9 radio in LR Ark on Sat am. He said if you put $ 56,000 worth of solar equipment on your house it would lower your electric bill $32/mo. $32 freekin bucks ! woopty freekin doo. AND windmills can't just be turning they have to go a minimum RPM before generating any power. HELLO ! WAKE UP NERDS

DrHogFan, While that very well could be true in a state like Arkansas, there are many other states that solar and wind power are very viable options and make sense financially. I bet too that those numbers are highly inflated and the most expensive panels he could find.

Also, if you are going to try and persuade someone, it is usually best practice to not call them names and put them down. You just make yourself sound ignorant and it ruins your entire argument.

you're right . I could have left off NERDs.