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Doesn't seem worth it...
In the Chicago Suburbs, my father received a quote for 12 solar panels for a total of 5.16kW, for installed price of $15k (assuming some rebates), but this was over a Zoom call. Electricians never came nor has anyone inspected the roof structure. They did send a quote with layout of the panels on the roof.
Home is about 60 yrs old, so I'm concerned the roof structure can't hold the weight.
6 of the panels have to be placed on the East side of the roof, where they won't get sun after noon. The other 6 are on the South side of the roof.
My dad's current bill is only $100/month. kWH is $0.165/kWH
No batteries are planned with this installation.
There is no disconnect on the outside of the house, so I imagine during the county inspection, they will say it needs to be installed, driving up the cost ($2-3K). Bkr Panel is 200A.
He does have an Electric car and 30A charger. He currently charges at night, but would charge during the day with solar (But it's only 1x/week at most, more like once every 2 weeks). He would also run dishwasher during day instead of at night. But, that's about it. He doesn't turn on lights during day, he doesn't watch but 30-60 minutes of TV during the day. No radio.... Hardly anything. Stove and Furnace are gas.
The quote came in at $15k total installed, with a calculated savings over 25 yrs of $13k (Claimed bill savings of 63%). I highly doubt that savings calculation since most of the electricity is used A) in the evening after the sun goes down, B) for A/C which cycles on/off during the day, and only for 3 months out of the year.
We haven't checked if his insurance will increase or be denied (I've heard some insurance companies won't cover them). But will be calling them today.
It just doesn't seem worth it.
Any feedback would be appreciated...
Home is about 60 yrs old, so I'm concerned the roof structure can't hold the weight.
6 of the panels have to be placed on the East side of the roof, where they won't get sun after noon. The other 6 are on the South side of the roof.
My dad's current bill is only $100/month. kWH is $0.165/kWH
No batteries are planned with this installation.
There is no disconnect on the outside of the house, so I imagine during the county inspection, they will say it needs to be installed, driving up the cost ($2-3K). Bkr Panel is 200A.
He does have an Electric car and 30A charger. He currently charges at night, but would charge during the day with solar (But it's only 1x/week at most, more like once every 2 weeks). He would also run dishwasher during day instead of at night. But, that's about it. He doesn't turn on lights during day, he doesn't watch but 30-60 minutes of TV during the day. No radio.... Hardly anything. Stove and Furnace are gas.
The quote came in at $15k total installed, with a calculated savings over 25 yrs of $13k (Claimed bill savings of 63%). I highly doubt that savings calculation since most of the electricity is used A) in the evening after the sun goes down, B) for A/C which cycles on/off during the day, and only for 3 months out of the year.
We haven't checked if his insurance will increase or be denied (I've heard some insurance companies won't cover them). But will be calling them today.
It just doesn't seem worth it.
Any feedback would be appreciated...
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