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Darkmetroidz t1_itzs1cg wrote

Reply to comment by SexyOldHobo in World facing 'first truly global energy crisis', report says by zsreport

First thing I'm doing when I get a house is slapping solar on that bitch.

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SexyOldHobo t1_itzugwp wrote

Nice. I’m an electrician and used to do service for solar. Those things will provide you energy for the rest of your life. I’ve seen 30 year old panels producing like they’re a week old

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Darkmetroidz t1_itzv74t wrote

Of course owning a home is a bit of a pipe dream but hey I can hope.

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ConcreteTaco t1_iu15tnb wrote

So you have any advice to a home owner about the best way to go about getting this done?

Red flags and things to avoid?

Things all systems should avoid going without?

Etc.

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Crazyhates t1_iu1bta8 wrote

Go through your power company to see if they offer incentives for purchase and installation. Also research the company they are contracted out to to perform such upgrades if they do not do them themselves. If you seek to get them installed by a private vendor do your due diligence. I would also suggest reading up on how your company responds to solar in terms of payment for surplus energy or if they offer credits/reimbursements for a private installation.

Another big thing is the physical orientation of your house and it's surroundings, but a good vendor will do an assessment of your property before they let you purchase the panels anyway to ensure that they won't be a waste.

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ConcreteTaco t1_iu1eind wrote

I hadn't thought to check with my current power company. Thank you!

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