Comments on: Installing Photovoltaic Solar Power at Home

By: LimeyInSD

LimeyInSD — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Thanks! Payback is …
Thanks! Payback is a lot lower now thanks to 2009 US Govt. tax credits. It’s gone from ~11 – 12 yrs (ground install is longer than roof) uming historic annual energy price increase to more like 6 – 7 yrs. My goal is to go electric car (I have an electric bike for local stuff) when they come out. That’ll likely improve it further. If true carbon cost is ever igned to fossil fuels, payback time will be much less. Also, according to local realtors cost is fully recovered if you sell.

By: LimeyInSD

LimeyInSD — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Aussie’s a great …
Aussie’s a great place, but they’ve got a similar climate and worse water problem even than So. California. Also note that solar panels get less efficient as they get warmer: I’ve seen that between summer and winter, so hot desert is not ideal (though still very usable).

By: LimeyInSD

LimeyInSD — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Thanks. For me this …
Thanks. For me this is about self sufficiency as much as anything. In San Diego, our utility is acting in against community interests, so I’m acting against that. Also, regardless of global warming, I’m lowering my operating costs & hedging future uncertainty in energy prices. With human population increasing, they’re likely going to trend one way – up – regardless of short term dips. Finally, when electric cars are a reality, I won’t have to send my hard earned $ to countries that hate us.

By: Dargakis

Dargakis — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Great video, very …
Great video, very interesting.
Even though i believe global warming is a hoax.

By: 303Miles

303Miles — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Why not live in …
Why not live in Austrailia, there is a lot of sun there. Right?

By: AmericanMale1953

AmericanMale1953 — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Great video! Good …
Great video! Good job showing each step… Any numbers on what it takes to pay the system off?
Thanks again, Jack

By: LimeyInSD

LimeyInSD — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Thanks for the vote …
Thanks for the vote of confidence!

By: voodoochile967

voodoochile967 — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

This video is …
This video is awesome! Best solar power install video on youtube. Very entertaining and informational. Excellently produced too.

By: LimeyInSD

LimeyInSD — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Thanks – appreciate …
Thanks – appreciate the feedback!

By: thejesters1975

thejesters1975 — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:39:10 +0000

Great video. I …
Great video. I loved it!