Solar and So Long!

Solar panels are not the best for the place where we live, our best option is to use heat pumps. This is an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners.

George and I put off putting solar on our roof for years. Until finally after years of research, we've decided to go for it. The financing isn't so bad. And something I can handle. Lot less then our mortgage. Which we paid off in December.

Well, if I owned property, a house, I would do it if at all possible. After all, it would save paying those high bills. But I have no actual experience of solar to speak of. Good luck if you do decide for it.

We checked into it and at least until the loan was paid off we would be spending more per month. And that would not have run the whole house. A neighbor and a cousin of mine have done it and it truly is costing them more than just paying the electric would have. And they dont have power all through the house. If you live in an area that loses power a lot you could also check into a whole house generator. If we do something it will be that. Check with your electric company. They often have info about different sources. They can also give you an accurate number on what you would get credit for from the over feed of the solar. The companies we talked to made it sound like we would get a lot and in reality we wouldnt.

We got solar panels but we're in Australia. It's good for us really. The initial outlay is a bit costly but any excess electricity feeds back into the system and you get paid something for it.

I don't have any other option but to depend on the electricity department which is giving me exorbitant bills since last three months. I have complained but of no use. Therefore I have requested a social organization to help me out.

I've worked in a US solar company call center before for 2 years. I agree that going off the grid will allow you to save more money. It might be expensive to get solar panels at first but if you're looking for a long term savings, then you might consider getting solar panels. The reason more people are turning in to solar energy because it is cheaper and this is a renewable energy. You can still be on the grid as a back up and this will lessen the bills of your utility. Here in the Philippines, it is being encouraged by our government and they are also looking to give out incentives to those who will go solar. The reason behind it is due to the fact that solar panels can also generate power that can be distributed to the grid aside from the power going to the house. This gives extra power to the power companies. Then the power companies will not depend on coal or fossil fuels solely. Hoping that you will go solar in the future. Wishing you all the best!