Author Topic: SOLAR PANELS on a house (Read 10375 times)

db · « **on:** December 24, 2012, 11:14:23 PM »

Does anyone have any experience with installing solar panels on their roof?

considering it for my home in NJ

Thanks

Saver2000 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:19:41 PM »

Quote from: db on December 24, 2012, 11:14:23 PM

Does anyone have any experience with installing solar panels on their roof?

considering it for my home in NJ

Thanks

You're looking to do it yourself? Ir you're asking about reliable contracters/electricians?

db · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:21:10 PM »

not to do it myself,

looking for a reliable company and trying to determine if its financially worthwhile.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:27:11 PM »

Quote from: db on December 24, 2012, 11:14:23 PM

Does anyone have any experience with installing solar panels on their roof?

considering it for my home in NJ

Thanks

roof shingles lifespan ~25years, plus holes in your roof. is it worth it?

myb821 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:46:50 PM »

Quote from: churnbabychurn on December 24, 2012, 11:27:11 PM

roof shingles lifespan ~25years, plus holes in your roof. is it worth it?

what the heck r u talking abt

Saver2000 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:49:33 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on December 24, 2012, 11:46:50 PM

what the heck r u talking abt

+1

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2012, 11:58:06 PM »

When the shingles need replacing you will/may need to uninstall and re-instal the panels. Also think about the added weight and the holes in the roof and how this will affect the wear and tear of the entire roof. Was your roof designed to hold the weight?
Im just saying that you should talk to a regular builder not just a solar panels salesman and then decide.

meshugener · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2012, 01:49:53 PM »

As we discuss this, it came up in my mind an interesting long read on the NYTimes Magazine about this.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/magazine/the-secret-to-solar-power.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Mark F · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2014, 12:12:25 PM »

Does anyone have solar on their house or building?

Can anyone give me info about solar panels?

hocker · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2014, 05:23:12 PM »

I know the guy who owns Arosa Solar I have only good things to say about him.

GAJ2303 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:14:53 PM »

Are there good incentives/rebates in the NY area for residential solar panels?

Chaikel · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:18:04 PM »

Quote from: GAJ2303 on February 22, 2014, 07:14:53 PM

Are there good incentives/rebates in the NY area for residential solar panels?

I was under the impression that most of the incentives are over

aygart · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:01:36 PM »

I have heard mixed reviews from people who have it. Go through it with someone besides the salesman.

churnbabychurn · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:42:36 AM »

Quote from: GAJ2303 on February 22, 2014, 07:14:53 PM

Are there good incentives/rebates in the NY area for residential solar panels?

there is a fed tax credit for up to 30% of the cost of the panels. It can be carried forward also.

Reuven E · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:24:58 AM »

I live in NY and had a very good experience with my solar panels. Due to the angel of my roof versus the track of the sun, I had very good exposure. It paid its self off over about 5 years and cut my electricity bill in half.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2014, 08:42:21 AM »

Quote from: Reuven E on February 24, 2014, 07:24:58 AM

I live in NY and had a very good experience with my solar panels. Due to the angel of my roof versus the track of the sun, I had very good exposure. It paid its self off over about 5 years and cut my electricity bill in half.

What is the upkeep like?

Mark F · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:38:28 PM »

henche · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:51:10 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on February 24, 2014, 08:42:21 AM

What is the upkeep like?

And what interest rate are you using to calculate when it paid it off?

If you are a borrower, you should use the highest interest rate you had outstanding. If you are a saver, you should use the rate you were earning on investments.

Reuven E · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2014, 07:30:39 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on February 24, 2014, 08:42:21 AM

What is the upkeep like?

No upkeep involved. They come once every few years to test the equipment.

michael · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2015, 08:51:56 PM »

Buying an new home in Lakewood and thinking about solar panels. Solar company said it will cost 27k for 10 kilowatts. I get an immediate $8100 tax credit, for total cost of $18,900. I will also get roughly 12 SRECs a year which can be sold for roughly $210 each (price goes down each year though). Should also save more than $2000 in electric costs annually. Seems like a very good deal. Is there anything else I should be thinking about?