It doesn't make sense without the government rebates and tax credits.

Jan 12, 2017
6:48:28pm

My Soapbox All-American

If a person can get the system cheaply enough and use the tax credits, it begins to work when considered with intangible benefits. Hence the reason for importing directly from manufacturer with multiple systems.

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RE: Self install rooftop solar 8ish month update

silent_t

1/11/17 9:30pm

Nice job! Wish I knew more about it and how to do it

tander123

1/11/17 9:35pm

I always wondered how long it would take before we started seeing DIY solar

byu1

1/11/17 9:40pm

Thanks for the update!

Spine

1/11/17 9:41pm

But I think your roi is because you did it all.

johnnycarson

1/11/17 9:47pm

It was definitely cheaper to do all the installation myself

silent_t

1/11/17 9:55pm

the only real barrier is the electrical license required

Nat Gas Man

1/11/17 10:00pm

Yeah, you don't need a license if you are the homeowner

silent_t

1/11/17 10:04pm

Some state require final hookup must be done by electrician

AggieWeekendCougar

1/11/17 11:09pm

this is the piece I was referring to. Yes that should be a licensed electrician

Nat Gas Man

1/12/17 8:29am

Even then, if you have it prepped enough I is one hour labor

AggieWeekendCougar

1/12/17 9:22am

In Utah you can do this step yourself. Most probably wouldn't be comfortable tho

silent_t

1/12/17 9:27am

Here is what I don't get

cheezedawg

1/12/17 5:13pm

really doesn't make sense in many areas yet...the cost has to come way down and

Nat Gas Man

1/12/17 5:22pm

It doesn't make sense without the government rebates and tax credits.

My Soapbox

1/12/17 6:48pm

I had a few minutes this morning so I created a cart in renvu for you

silent_t

1/13/17 9:20am

Thanks! So the 22kW system was not the right size?

cheezedawg

1/13/17 9:47am

I think you are probably underestimating your solar insolation

silent_t

1/13/17 10:46am

I like the PVWatts calculator (see link in body). Not sure if more

AggieWeekendCougar

1/13/17 12:58pm

Yeah that one is great. I used that on my final spec for my system

silent_t

1/13/17 1:08pm

Yeah, thats good. My south-facing roof has a pretty high pitch- might even be

cheezedawg

1/13/17 3:53pm

You can adjust angle with mounting hardware, but have to be careful if in a

AggieWeekendCougar

1/13/17 5:05pm

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