how much is it?
2007-03-11 17:01:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
depending on what you mean by a solar powered roof...
A solar powered roof vent fan can be as cheap as $100... $200 installed. There are solar roof vents that cost over $250 each (plus intallation)
Solar electric panels are appx $20 per watt plus installation. To power your whole house figure on $20,000 worth of panels. Then you need the battery bank for the system to provide power when its dark.... and a DC-AC inverter that can put out the needed power.
Solar water heating can be pretty cheap... For a few hundred dollars you can set up a system that will heat a swimming pool using natural circulation.
2007-03-11 17:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
certain companies like ISI Solara are a good option and you can look up their number in a phone book but as a price id say it all depends on the type you want to get. There are differnt kinds of panels and different strengths. There is no 100 percent solar power at this time so the best u can get is about a 75 percent solar. These can range up to about 10 grand and are pricey but if you want smaller ones you can get for a couple thousand, contact a local company for more accurate prices but that will be in the ballpark
2007-03-11 17:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by mattiwest10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you get serious about solar, learn as much as you can. There is a lot of info on the Internet. The California Energy Commission has a wealth of info, and all you need to comply with their rules for rebates.
Does your roof have unobstructed sunlight? trees or adjacent buildings can knock down the efficiency of a rooftop system. With fixed systems, it is best if the ridge line runs approximately east and west, so you can mount panels on the south side.
Maybe your building department or contractors can tell you of solar installations in your area. Solar owners like to talk about their systems.
I elected not to have batteries, and am glad. They add thousands to the cost, require maintenance, need to be replaced occasionally, and rob your system of power, just to keep the batteries charged. I would have them only if uninterrupted power were necessary for things like medical equipment.
Expect to pay a lot more than you have been told.
2007-03-11 18:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by Ed 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. It may seem expensive, but if you plan to own your home long enough, it pays for itself relatively quickly and can drasically increase its value if you decide to sell.
The actual cost depends on how many panels are actually installed and whether or not you apply for a rebate.
This website details the various costs: http://www.thesolarguide.com/solar-power-uses/cost-faq.aspx
And this website talks about government rebates and other incentives: http://www.thesolarguide.com/solar-energy-systems/financing-incentives.aspx
Here are some websites that can help:
http://www.solarexpert.com/Photovoltaics.html
http://www.solarlighting.com/resources_faq.html
2007-03-11 17:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by Erin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-31 05:30:46 · answer #5 · answered by Karina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call so. cal. Edison up they might help on some financing also check around the new tech stuff is much better than last years stuff they are finally moving there *** in this field
2007-03-12 01:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋