I couldn't find a thread about this. Does anyone have experience with going solar. Costs? Installers? Rebates? Any info would be helpful.
91_Aggie said:
Wait about 2-3 years. Costs are dropping fast for solar. But right now it is still "new" so all the companies doing it now are trying to make "bank" on every sale.
definitely consider this.momlaw said:
I have been told by a realtor in California where these are heavily marketed and subsidized that when it comes time to sell your home it is a giant headache. Relocation companies will not approve and there are also difficulties with mortgage lenders. Just something to check out and consider.
Would love to know more about your off-grid system. I'm starting to research off-grid systems for a future cabin down in Brewster County.duffelpud said:
We have a rural property in Burleson County that we are setting up as an off-grid system. We don't need or use much electricity and are adding storage as we go. I got a good deal on panels up front, so we produce a lot more than we need or can store right now.
A good source for information that has helped us can be found here.
Color me jealous!dave99ag said:Would love to know more about your off-grid system. I'm starting to research off-grid systems for a future cabin down in Brewster County.duffelpud said:
We have a rural property in Burleson County that we are setting up as an off-grid system. We don't need or use much electricity and are adding storage as we go. I got a good deal on panels up front, so we produce a lot more than we need or can store right now.
A good source for information that has helped us can be found here.
We're installing a 20x40' carport to capture rainwater to a water tank(s). Since we won't be there year-round, our water needs won't be as much as those living there all the time. A future neighbor recently struck out on a well that went down 1100'. That one hurt!DBSwooper said:
I've done similar reading about solar with the thoughts of a small place near Terlingua, but our primary concern was water resources not electrical.
I've thought about- but when I think deeper- we lose power for maybe 5-6 hours per year. So for me really not a Big Bang for the bucktechno-ag said:
Along these lines, what do y'all think about the natural gas backup generators designed to kick in when the power goes out?