How expensive is expensive? what is the dollar amount?

Question

I keep seeing people say it (solar panel installation and use) is to expensive and such, but I never see any actual figures. I would like to see some and the sources please. Thank you

so is 10,000 expensive? My new car cost me that much and more. I would like to see some sources.

johnnie, our income isn't that much better but we financed the vehicle over a 6 yr period. My point is that if its something that will improve your way of life (lifestyle) wouldn't you think it prudent to find a way. (of course the big issue is home ownership vs. rental.) if you rent there is no way that it would be fesable no matter what the cost.

Answer 1

Solar panels, associated hardware, and installation are expensive. Depending on how much power you need, the cost varies quite a lot! Around $10,000 will get you panels for a small house; if you're trying to power a business or larger building, it's in the hundreds of thousands. I've got a small system I built for small appliances at home (powers alarm clocks and a battery charger) for about $500.

Solar panel USE isn't expensive, it's free. Perhaps they were thinking of maintenance and upkeep costs?

Answer 2

Expensive depends on your income .For people under 25,000 per year it would be expensive. If it cost 10% of your income u got trouble. Your 10,000 for your car is near half of our income. This global warming is a hype that I can't afford. U are driving the poor out of food and transportation.