. How much can I expect the cost of installing solar panels?
My house uses an average of 2400 kilowatts per month (28,800 per year.) How much can I expect it cost to install solar panels that amount? (It is not my intention to go off the grid the electric company. I wish that I can generate / sell any extra power) What "hidden" costs are there? What is the average lifespan of them? What is the "best" (cost-effective and green) solution / approach? (BTW. ... I am in South Los Angeles if that makes a difference) Best answer will be clear to meet with links / resources to support!) THANKS A MILLION! I hope you have a holiday season safe and happy!
There are four basic components for all photovoltaic (solar) system. 1. Collection photovoltaic cells (solar panels) 2. Charge controller 3. UPS 4. Mass Storage System power (Collection of batteries connected in series and in parallel to provide the correct combination of voltage and amp to the UPS) When you think of the four building blocks, you can see why this is not the most economical method possible. Now, your needs, you should start with about 1200 watts worth of panels. (~ $ 3500) You can pick these up on eBay for great prices. Charge Controller 50A (~ $ 300) Now, for an inverter. You'll want to get a 3000W inverter or better. (600 $ +) For the batteries. Since you want a tie-in grid system, they are not really necessary. But it would still be a good idea to get a dozen of heavy 6VDC golf cart or marine deep cycle batteries. They should be connected in parallel and a serial electritan. This way you can always have the power when the power is off and there is little-no sun. (~ $ 1000 total) enough panels ... (~ $ 3,500) Charge Controller 60A (up to 1440W value panels) ($ 300) Power Inverter http://www.theinverterstore.com/the-inverter-store-product.php?model=pwri3k24012w-top-rgb to change panel power 12VDC 220VAC to power house. (~ $ 600) You will also need different switches and a meter to keep track of how you send your company electricity. Final answer ... Expect to pay ~ $ 7000.00 for installation by a qualified electritan.
FREE Home Electricity - Simple Homemade 2 KW Windmill
Posted by eco edwin on Jul 14th, 2011 and is filed under go green.
