SexyOldHobo t1_itzugwp wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:51 PM

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

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

Darkmetroidz t1_itzv74t wrote on October 27, 2022 at 2:56 PM

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

ConcreteTaco t1_iu15tnb wrote on October 27, 2022 at 7:57 PM

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.

Crazyhates t1_iu1bta8 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 8:36 PM

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.

ConcreteTaco t1_iu1eind wrote on October 27, 2022 at 8:53 PM

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