PV Gap

June Said:

Is it worth the $$ to install solar panels on your house to generate electricity?

We Answered:

Solar panels produce a DC but most homes are all AC. The amount of panels needed to produce a significant amount of power is something you need to research. If you have access to a commercial power grid, that is the most economical way to do it. You will need a inverter to change the DC to AC and the voltage must be closely monitored. Solar power is practical for some applications but not really an economical solution to high electricity costs. All said and done the solar grid panels are not yet an economical solution.

Melinda Said:

Would you buy and install solar panels on your house if they were readily available and less expensive?

We Answered:

Yes I would. I bought a solar hot water system 20 years ago. It worked well beyond my expectations for 18 years. I had a new roof put on and the contractors messed up the roof panels and it doesn't work anymore and nobody knows how to fix it. I had almost endless hot water and my gas bill was peanuts. I would install photo electrics without a care. Too bad they cost so much still. If they paid for themselves in 5 years it would be a bargain and very green.