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Old 11-05-2009, 09:18 PM   #21
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Yes, actually we will pay for 10 years almost same amount of money as we pay every month. Plus the local power company has to buy our unused power for a double price (new policy). And after 10 years we will have our power for free.
Most likely after ten years you will need to replace most of the equipment...unless you know how to properly maintain it.
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True.. the current panels have an average life of 10 years give or take.

After I make my new garage, I'm installing solar panels for the lighting and computer equipment.. then a seperate generator/air compressor on a trailer for the heavy equipment. (Lift/machining equipment/welder)
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Most likely after ten years you will need to replace most of the equipment...unless you know how to properly maintain it.
Maintaining is the key here of course. And I will do my best. As far as I remember (although I might be wrong as my husband does all the talking) there is a 10 year guarantee on these panels. I hope I won't have to change all the equipment that soon.
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Maintaining is the key here of course. And I will do my best. As far as I remember (although I might be wrong as my husband does all the talking) there is a 10 year guarantee on these panels. I hope I won't have to change all the equipment that soon.
To the best of my knowledge, the chemicals in the panels begin to break down around the 10 year mark. Not a whole lot one can do about it.
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To the best of my knowledge, the chemicals in the panels begin to break down around the 10 year mark. Not a whole lot one can do about it.
Well, than I will tell you in 15 years if it was worth it We will spend almost the same amount of money every month, as we spend now on our electricity bill. So, I still think it is worth trying. And we will be even more environmental than we are now (we do not have airconditioning in our house on purpose, but it is pretty windy here and we have ceiling fans, so it is OK in summer).
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Well, than I will tell you in 15 years if it was worth it
I'll still be here..
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Good Me, too. I will be here for ever and ever At least that is my plan.
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