> Even with a tariff on panels, the cost of a solar installation, with incentives, is still significantly cheaper than grid electricity.
That all depends on where you live. I could cover my house with panels and not have enough in the winter. It would work great in the summer.
It also depends on how your utility bills. During the spring and fall where my bill is the lowest (low usage of heat or a/c) half of my bill is just for being connected to the grid. Since I can't ditch the grid because I need it in the winter, solar doesn't come close to paying for itself in my situation. Power is under 7 cents/kwh, but there is a nearly $40 a month fee for being hooked up to the grid.
That said, it is still exciting to see the price come down. I'll likely get a few panels just so I have a little juice when the grid is down.
That all depends on where you live. I could cover my house with panels and not have enough in the winter. It would work great in the summer.
It also depends on how your utility bills. During the spring and fall where my bill is the lowest (low usage of heat or a/c) half of my bill is just for being connected to the grid. Since I can't ditch the grid because I need it in the winter, solar doesn't come close to paying for itself in my situation. Power is under 7 cents/kwh, but there is a nearly $40 a month fee for being hooked up to the grid.
That said, it is still exciting to see the price come down. I'll likely get a few panels just so I have a little juice when the grid is down.