Solar Power Cost
What is the average Solar Power cost???????????
How much is the average range of price for solar power and all the connections that need to be made?
That’s a wide open question, and the net cost can vary 10:1 depending on what you mean. Some of it depends on where you live, and what rebates, if any, are available.
Are you talking about Solar Hot Water, or Solar Electricity?
If solar electricity, will it be tied to the grid, or will it use batteries?
The smallest serious system for a cabin or RV will cost about $1000. It will only be enough power to run maybe a laptop and compact flourescent light for a few hours.
Our grid tied system has a 3 kW (peak) output (meaning actually 2.5 kW). It cost $12,000 net in 2006, after rebates. Someone in our neighborhood just got 4 kW installed this summer (2008) for $12,000 net.
The largest system you’re likely to see on a house that isn’t a mansion will be $50,000.