Originally Posted by DaFace:
Dammit, Jim, I'm an analyst, not an electrician! :-)
I really don't know. Here's my setup. Everything that's not blue was added during my install. Maybe the one in the middle is what you're talking about? The one on the left merges the various panels into one.
What kind of analyst are you? I’m a portfolio analyst for utility scale solar projects. A lot of analysis of financials and production. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RedRaider56:
Sounds like the energy companies in Texas too. With what seems to be everyone moving to Texas these days, our electric grid is stressed to the max. Investments by the electric company in wind and solar haven't paid off from a consumer cost savings perspective.
Rates keep going up, bills keep going up and the grid is no more reliable than it was 4 years ago
I get my electricity through a cooperative (in Texas). Thankfully, for retirement I downsized my living space so my electric bill is reasonable. Just got my August bill and I used 18kWh per day for a grand total of $79.72 ($2.57/day). I could easily run off a solar setup, but there's no scenario where I recover the cost. [Reply]
Originally Posted by UteChief:
What kind of analyst are you? I’m a portfolio analyst for utility scale solar projects. A lot of analysis of financials and production.
I use the term loosely. I'm in market research, so surveys and such. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bob Dole:
I get my electricity through a cooperative (in Texas). Thankfully, for retirement I downsized my living space so my electric bill is reasonable. Just got my August bill and I used 18kWh per day for a grand total of $79.72 ($2.57/day). I could easily run off a solar setup, but there's no scenario where I recover the cost.
Our electricity is through a cooperative as well. I've been trying to get my wife to consider downsizing and moving into a smaller home. Problem is, my payment on my existing home is lower than what a payment would be on a newer, smaller home. :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bob Dole:
I get my electricity through a cooperative (in Texas). Thankfully, for retirement I downsized my living space so my electric bill is reasonable. Just got my August bill and I used 18kWh per day for a grand total of $79.72 ($2.57/day). I could easily run off a solar setup, but there's no scenario where I recover the cost.
That must be nice...my water bill and electric are together and this time of year it comes in at about 450. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Dammit, Jim, I'm an analyst, not an electrician! :-)
I really don't know. Here's my setup. Everything that's not blue was added during my install. Maybe the one in the middle is what you're talking about? The one on the left merges the various panels into one.
Ha! Fair enough on the electrician point. Based on that picture (assuming the large panel on the right is your breaker?) I would say your solar array can power your entire house. I think the thing in the middle is, itself, a breaker to kill power to your house if needed.
I'm looking forward to innovation in this space so the ROI goes from 20+ years to something much less. [Reply]
Thanks to the solar boys for the information you provided. It’s very much appreciated. Barring any unforeseen issues, I’ll be going forward with some kinds of plan in the new year. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RedRaider56:
Our electricity is through a cooperative as well. I've been trying to get my wife to consider downsizing and moving into a smaller home. Problem is, my payment on my existing home is lower than what a payment would be on a newer, smaller home. :-)
I designed this house and had it built by the local community college with the insurance money from my previous home burning, so didn't have a payment issue with which to deal. I likely would have has a similar issue, though. No clue what the value is now or what the payment would be, but the 2 acre lot was insane IMHO. [Reply]
