Anyone done a DIY Solar Project

[Dunerunner]

I've thought about going 100% Grid Free Solar, but the cost is way up there...Over $60,000 even with incentives.

However, the materials can be purchased for just under $12,000!!

Has anybody done a DIY Solar install and if you have...

What equipment did you buy and what size system did you opt for?

I really want to stop sending the power company over $100 a month for electricity!!

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[Mark W.]

12,000.00 / 100.00 = 10 years to break even. on the material cost. Add another 5 years for labor and maintaince. And in 15 years about the time the gear is worn out you can start over. Most likely cheaper and newer tech by then.

 

[nwdrifter]

12,000.00 / 100.00 = 10 years to break even. on the material cost. Add another 5 years for labor and maintaince. And in 15 years about the time the gear is worn out you can start over. Most likely cheaper and newer tech by then.

I looked into it myself and pretty much came out with the same thoughts. Its more of a feel good being green thing then actually saving money.

 

[powersbj]

Solarwater with hydronic house heat is a better investment in the northern latitudes.

 

[Dunerunner]

Just thinking os SHTF and total self reliance...If TEOTWAWKI doesn't happen in 10 to 15 years then I can count it as experience. If it does and the system remains undamaged, then I have something to defend!

I like the idea of HW hydronics!!