Is it True.....Can You Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money

A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.”[1] The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents.

Solar systems incur significant upfront costs but both federal and state governments offer incentives. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 included two ways to receive a tax credit for solar energy from the federal government. You can qualify for 30% of the system cost (up to $2,000) for either solar water heating or for solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity.

At the state level are more incentives. Over half of the states in the nation offer solar energy rebates offset the cost of solar power systems, New Jersey rebates cover more than 50% of retail costs. An additional income tax incentive is offered in 17 states. Add it all up and some homeowners are installing PV systems for a third of the retail price.....Read the entire article.



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Off Grid Renewable Energy Solar Wind Setup Part 1

From shonerboner....

We have 2 Evergreen Solar panels 180 watts each, Tristar 60Amp Controller, 2, 400 watt Air-x wind generators, about 8 marine deep cycle batteries from walmart now. A 250A DC breakerbox from Midnight Solar, Xantrex DR-2412 2400Watt Inverter, and a Reliance transfer switch. So far the system has cost about $6,000 with everything overbuilt to be upgradeable with more solar panels as soon as we get some more funding!



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Off Grid Renewable Energy Solar Wind Setup Part 2

From shonerboner....

We have 2 Evergreen Solar panels 180 watts each, Tristar 60Amp Controller, 2, 400 watt Air-x wind generators, about 8 marine deep cycle batteries from walmart now. A 250A DC breakerbox from Midnight Solar, Xantrex DR-2412 2400Watt Inverter, and a Reliance transfer switch. So far the system has cost about $6,000 with everything overbuilt to be upgradeable with more solar panels as soon as we get some more funding!



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DIY 12 Volt DC Solar Panel System

This is a popular video that shows a better example then most of how to use breaker boxes etc. on even our smallest systems. repairguy000 combining 2 sets of Harbor Freight 45 Watt Solar Panel Kits.



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Russell Turner on Solar Power - ABC Radio Interview

Wodonga Senior Secondary College is proud to announce our contribution to the Solar in Schools Initiative. It is anticipated that its high visual impact, coupled with the contemporary architecture of the College's Technology wing itself, will create an immediate interest and stimulate discussion both within the learning environment, and the local community.



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Free Solar Heat "How To Build a Solar Hot Water Panel"

Harvest the sun.Easy step by step build your own solar heating/hot water system.Green energy the wave of the future. Stop high oil and gas prices.



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