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Besides the initial cost is there anything other reason you wouldn’t make the conversion?
it’s expensive
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The installation fees.
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Because the country i live this kind of ecquipment hasn’t evolved yet.
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Never heard about it.
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it is too expensive.
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i dont know "because it coast much"
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money
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expensive, I wont get my moneys worth unless I stay in this house for another say 20 years with the solar power installed. I dont want to be tied down to this one house for that amount of time
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it’s expensive
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I can’t do that work myself, and right now I can’t afford to pay someone to do it for me.
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i have and i have also installed an underground nuclear bunker and i would advise you to so too
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i didnt swich because a solar panle is expencive
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I’d really have to say a couple of things concern this factor:
1. It costs extreme amounts for just a little panel.
2. Installation and all this stuff because now you have to hook up everything to a new energy source instead of the city’s power lines
3. What if the location doesn’t get enough sun or wind
4. It can be a bit bulky, especially wind energy
5. It would take forever for you to balance out the money you spent on the solar panels and wind collectors with the money you save by using it.
I’m not saying it’s a bad a idea, im just pointing out all the bad points that could cost you more than you would save using a type of technology that hasn’t been fully studied and popularized yet.
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While it may seem easy to do, and in some cases it is, but in all cases of converting homes to solar/wind energy, it is expensive. Many systems can cost home-owners anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 dollars, with the economy the way it is right now, it’s no surprise that home-owners aren’t risking this investment. The payoff, as with the expenses of putting in these systems, is another reason home-owners are not under-taking these technologies. Home-owners won’t see a net earning until 10, 15, or even 20 years after their initial purchase. So even if home-owners have the money available, many don’t have the time to put in.
Hope this helps,
Matt
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the tax credit I would get for solar powering my house is less than the cost of installing the panels and the panels wont make up the difference for many years.
THe money could be better spent on good insulation to reduce heating and cooling costs.
What is a good option, that I should do is get a solar heater that sits in the sun and warms my shower water
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I’m still young and I move alot so if I spend alot of money upgrading my current home then I lose it in a couple of years when I move. Buyers will not care if you have solar energy or anything else because they’re just interested in buying a home at a bargain.
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maintenance cost and depreciation. it’s easier to replace damaged lines than shopping for a solar panel or a wind mill.
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cost factor. Only in America
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I’ve became accustomed to having electricity 24/7 no affordable home installation is that dependable.
I live in tornado alley & last week we had some base ball size hail.
cant afford the cost of insurance on a $35,000 to $45,000 installation that’s almost sure to be wiped out every 15 to 20 years.
its more cost effective to continue to pay the local utility $900 to $1200 per year for electricity & let them worry about maintenance & up keep with no capital investment on my part.
currently use a $350 gasoline generator as back up a few times a year when the power is out..
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I checked into it several years ago and it was too expensive, I was quoted a system that would cost about $40K. Last year I took another look and got an accurate quote, they looked at my usage history and recommended a smaller system that would maximize my rebates and offset a portion of my electricity. I was finally able to convince my husband it was a sound investment when he saw that we would break even in 6 years. Now with additional conservation methods I am offsetting about 75% of my electricity usage and in the hottest months of the summer last year my bill that would have been over $250 was $25. Now the city has just announced they are considering a 12% rate increase for next year because of the deficits, I’m so glad I did it last year.
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If money was not the question, I would install solar panels in a heart beat. Then I would not have to worry about rising electric rates or power outages.
Everyone must evaluate their location, whether it is suitable for either wind or solar. Some homes do not have the space or proper angle for solar panels. Some homes do not receive the constant wind to even consider wind generators. As long as money is not a consideration shouldn’t we all think renewable energy?
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The cost.Also I think it will need upkeep of some kind most of us would have no ideas of what or how to do that.Also some areas of the country are not suited to either.Getting a break on your taxes is not a good way to help finance this.Most people would have to take on an extra debt just to do it,and it takes so long to pay for,your modern system will be obsolete in only a few years if we should ever make any headway in the installations for homes.I am all for it actually but I don’t think I could ever afford it.Not many will be willing to pay along time for something that has no payback for many years.
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We installed solar panels a few years ago, but if it was today, I probably would hold off on it. It’s just the immediate uncertainty of the job market. If I lost my job, I would wish I had that $12,000 now, even if it would ultimately save me money in the long run.
As far as wind power, it would require a tower, and therefore be very difficult to get approved in the suburban area we live in.
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There are many d.i.y. solar and wind powered energy systems available on the internet and this takes out a huge amount of the up front cost. When then considering the reduction to be achieved in home energy bills – savings in excess of 80% claimed – the reasons for not converting are becoming much weaker.
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http://www.r-e-systems.com