PV Gap

Stephanie Said:

Why do people buy empty promises?

We Answered:

Great question. Of course you are not going to get any honest answers from the Republican side. They yell "Drill Drill Drill" without considering the consequences. What else can you expect from a party who is led by Karl Rove?

Cynthia Said:

Pros and Cons of Solar Electricity?

We Answered:

Maintenance: Keep the panels clean and they will more efficiently capture sunlight. Every 10 years or so you might have to change the inverter.

If the system is sized properly a grid tie system could have a payback period (how long before savings equals investment) of around 10 years. A battery back up system will be longer. By also installing solar hot water you could save on the energy to produce that as well. If you also have an electric car the payback system can be less than 5 years. (you are offsetting petrol costs and not just electric costs.) Advantages can include a pollution free source of power, independent source of power, security from power outages, a potential source of income in net metering systems.

Drawbacks could include a substantial cash outlay to install the system and not having that cash available.