What is the least expensive and efficient residential solar energy system one can install?

Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin

I just got an estimate of about $37,000, and that was after rebates and tax credits. And I would still have a sizeable PG&E bill. And would it save to install yourself?

You know I bought 3 small security lights that run on light and they did not work so I am holding off on the big system. Plus PG&E is so expensive compaired to other companies.

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6 Responses to What is the least expensive and efficient residential solar energy system one can install?

  1. Jim says:
    October 1, 2009 at 1:30 am

    You know I bought 3 small security lights that run on light and they did not work so I am holding off on the big system. Plus PG&E is so expensive compaired to other companies.
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  2. Terry S says:
    October 1, 2009 at 1:59 am

    Right now solar is NOT affordable.

    Soon it will be.

    NanoSolar is now starting to manufacture solar energy at 5 cents a kilowatt.

    It will take years but when it comes out the price will drop dramatically.
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  3. GABY says:
    October 1, 2009 at 2:27 am

    One possible alternative is the link below. It is promoted by Ed Begley(Not sure of spelling). They install a well designed system at basically no up front cost. You then pay them for only the energy the system produces The rate you pay is exactly the same rate you are now paying, and they guarantee the same rate for like 20 years.

    The idea is you pay no more than you do now, and when the electric company raises, you stay the same. You paid no up front money, but can start reducing your CO2 output now.

    http://renu.citizenre.com/index.php

    Interesting concept. One way to make Solar more affordable for more people.
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  4. itsjunglepat says:
    October 1, 2009 at 3:09 am

    how about a nice solar powered attic fan?
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  5. ☆☆Jess an all catagory girl☆☆ says:
    October 1, 2009 at 3:38 am

    Google `least expensive and efficent solar energy system one can install’
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  6. thor says:
    October 1, 2009 at 4:27 am

    Least expensive? Probably replacing old windows with double pane ones that are larger and allow more light into your building. If too much heat is the problem, still put in the windows, but add shades to block out the sun during the hottest times of the day. There’s more than one way to use the suns energy, and you might as well cut out the middleman.
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