PV Gap

Lillian Said:

Questions about the earth4energy.com solar panels?

We Answered:

1. Does it really only cost $200 in contrast to $5000 or more?
No. The $200 is a bad joke -- it assumes winning cheap bids on eBay and getting used batteries from forklift companies for free. Even if you could do it, the process would be terribly time consuming and you'd have an embarrassing pile of junk.

2. How much would it cost to build panels that would energize an entire average household? (washer, dryer, water heater, lights, fans, a/c). $100,000 or more if you were all electric. If you use gas heating, you could get by with a smaller array, perhaps $25,000. Most people that go solar have already cut electrical consumption to the bone.

3. Is there a place to get the info on how to make them for free instead of paying E4E? http://www.nlcpr.com/Deceptions6.php scroll down towards the bottom. There is nothing in this e-book scam that is available better and more honestly, elsewhere.

4. Are the professional solar panels better? more efficient? Earth4Energy wants you to solder together junk cells from eBay. You will have connection problems and condensation problems. It will not be reliable.

5. Will the electric company in So. Cal. really pay you? Sort of in most cases. See your local net-metering regulations.

6. Do you have to be certified to do this professionally? or an electrician? If so what schools teach it? It depends on the jurisdiction. California is strict, other areas are virtually unregulated. See "Resources for Solar Electric / Photovoltaic Systems" at http://www.nlcpr.com/Links1.php The video link is from one of the other posters of answers to your question.

7. Would wind generators be of any use in So. Cal.? I mean don't you really need to get the fan spinning to get energy? Yes. See where you are on this map. http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/maps_… and check out the local wind power forums in your area. If you are in an area with little wind, then perhaps wind power is not economical. If you want a good wind power site check out www.otherpower.com

8. Are there any extra unseen costs? (tools, energy converter, ect). Yes. Batteries or Inter-tie, charge controllers, inspections, wiring, inverter etc.

9. How much is it to get an electrician to hook you to the grid? Call for a quote.

10. Is it better to hook to batteries or the grid? Pros, cons, why? Batteries are expensive and only last several years. Maximum power is limited by the size of the inverter. Grid-tie eliminates the need for batteries but then you have to purchase a very expensive grid-tie inverter.