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Solar Power Cost Tips - Useful Info On Getting Good Solar PV Deals
I have written this solar power cost article in order to share the information that I have found through researching how to cut the cost of installation without sacrificing quality.
If you would like to convert your home to solar power, then it's important to consider the reduced power bills you will enjoy and compare them to the upfront installation cost.
Currently, solar panels last for about 15 years or so before needing any real maintenance. It might seem like a short time, but costs should have dropped significantly by this time.
Firstly, you need to divide the capital cost of the install by the panels' life-span. This will give you the monthly cost of have solar power. It is a very quick calculation, but is very useful as you can compare it to your monthly electric bill and see if the system will pay for itself. Once the panels have paid for themselves, you'll effectively be enjoying free electricity.
One of the best ways to cut solar power cost is to apply for solar rebates and tax credits. US residents currently are able to get a 30% federal tax credit, which is brilliant. These initiatives are changing all the time, so it pays to research what is available now and in the future from your government.
In reality the running costs of a good quality solar panel are just a little maintenance which should be minimal. So the important factor is the hefty up front installation cost. Not counting any solar discounts or rebates, you can expect to pay about $20,000 for someone to make your house 100% solar. However, a new kind of DIY installable PV panels is helping ordinary home owners to cut out the panel installation costs.
DIY solar panels do sound more than a little daunting, especially walking on high roofs or fiddling around with high power electricity. Both of these are really not essential. It is possible to install solar PV on the ground, the roof of your garage, or your shed (as long as it is not in the shade). As for the wiring, solar panels are now available with an inverter built into the panel. This means it's safe to do the installation yourself if you have some basic DIY skills, therefore cutting your solar power cost in half.
Tim Brennan is an fan of wind turbines as well as eco-living in general. He likes cycling in the country and mending broken appliances for friends.
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