How beneficial are they?

How much do they cost?

How to know if they are good for your house?

Thanks

I consider them to be a long term benefit as an addition to home electricity, not a replacement, when it comes to 'getting your money back' in the long run.

Personally, I would never 'tie' in a solar system in line with my electricity subscription. You need to do your research on how these tied in systems work. When the power goes out, it isn't like the solar system takes over, no.

I have considered adding solar electric to replace electricity to power ceiling lights and low current draw items, such as a small LCD tv.

Yes Molly, I know few things about solar panels and they are as good for your house as the sun is good for you. The answers to the first two questions must be expected from the nearest to your house pros. Please, keep in mind that you're asking about a system but not about an item. Basic information you can find all over the net.

Hi Molly, Here are most of the answers you're looking for. I've tried to write it all here but I guess it would be to much in one post, so please check out the links for each topic for more details

Benefits of Solar Energy

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Solar PV or solar hot water systems reduce, or can completely eliminate, the amount of electricity you have to purchase from your utility or electric service provider to power your home. Using solar power helps reduce our energy reliance on fossil fuels.

The electricity generated by your solar power system is clean, renewable and reliable. It will help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases – a major contributor to global climate change...................

Cost of Solar Energy

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Solar Installer Directory-Homeowners Solar System Questions Solar power is no longer an expensive sacrifice for environmentally-minded consumers. Production efficiencies and lowered costs have made solar power an extremely affordable, economically smart choice for nearly anyone................

Solar Questions Homeowners Are Asking

Solar for your home

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Solar Installer Directory-Homeowners Solar System Questions Are solar panels right for my home?

How much roof space do solar panels need?

What is the best type of roof for solar panels?

Should I install solar panels on my house?

How many solar panels do I need to run my home?

Should I consider a ground mounted solar system?

Will solar panels work if my roof isn’t new?

Can my homeowners association (HOA) stop me from installing panels on my home?

How do I get power at night with home solar?

How long will a home solar power system last?

How frequently should I clean my panels?

What happens when it rains, snows, sleets or hails?

If the power goes out, will my home solar power system keep producing electricity?

How much money will I save with Solar System?

Will my home be connected to the grid?

Can I add more solar panels to my system later?

Hope this answers it all, if not, please ask anything about solar here

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I have had them installed at the American Society, the Salvation Army Children's Shelter and my home here in Guadalajara. They will pay for themselves in 6 or 7 years and will last for thirty years. Here we do not get paid for the excess energy we produce. In most places you do. In Canada you might have to track the sun. Here in Guadalajara, we are at 22 degrees north so stationary ones work fine. The people who sell them will be happy to give you the figures for your location.

How beneficial are they?

How much do they cost?

How to know if they are good for your house?

Thanks