Merging Wind, PV & Batteries for RE & Independence

pinballlooking · 09-15-16, 05:11 PM

Merging Wind, PV & Batteries for RE & Independence: Page 3 of 3 | Home Power Magazine

I read this home power article. I thought how cool they have what we have power for their home and an EV car. They even have some power if the grid goes down I don’t have that without a generator.

Then the cost $127,000 before tax incentives. 30% fed tax credit out of pocket cost was $88,900
So after tax incentives I his system cost $79,900 more with than mine. He still has power if the grid goes down. (I think I will keep mine system)

I like green power a lot but does it make sense to pay this much for a system.

He only uses 20 kWh/day or 7,300 kWh per year. I think PV would easily cover this usage.

where2 · 09-15-16, 09:36 PM

I love the final quote from the owner: "I’ve been asked how long the payback is, and what effect it has on my monthly bills. I don’t know, because saving money was not my main motive, although I certainly have no objections to it."

In person, when discussing my PV array, people frequently ask me what my electric bill was last month? In online forums, I frequently get asked "how long is the payback?"

Nobody asks about the payback on my floating dock, the payback on my stone coated metal roof, the payback on installing hurricane impact windows, or any other home improvements I've done... Some home improvements are simply for the owners enjoyment, and peace of mind.

oil pan 4 · 09-16-16, 01:42 PM

Sounds like he went with a cost plus contract, wrote a blank check and got hosed.
Seems like I would get a lot more for $127,000 if I did it.

creeky · 09-17-16, 04:43 PM

Wow. That does look a wee tad over priced.

Very sophisticated.

The high voltage DC battery/inverter. I mean it works. But at quite the price point.

Still. He has the dough. Some folks drive cars worth far more. And lose that amount of value the moment delivery is taken.

I've done the early adopter thing. Ask me about my $3400 32 bit graphics card. More power to him. smile.

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pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	Merging Wind, PV & Batteries for RE & Independence Merging Wind, PV & Batteries for RE & Independence: Page 3 of 3 \| Home Power Magazine I read this home power article. I thought how cool they have what we have power for their home and an EV car. They even have some power if the grid goes down I don’t have that without a generator. Then the cost $127,000 before tax incentives. 30% fed tax credit out of pocket cost was $88,900 So after tax incentives I his system cost $79,900 more with than mine. He still has power if the grid goes down. (I think I will keep mine system) I like green power a lot but does it make sense to pay this much for a system. He only uses 20 kWh/day or 7,300 kWh per year. I think PV would easily cover this usage. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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09-15-16, 09:36 PM	#2
where2 DIY Geek Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 401 Thanks: 74 Thanked 83 Times in 73 Posts	I love the final quote from the owner: "I’ve been asked how long the payback is, and what effect it has on my monthly bills. I don’t know, because saving money was not my main motive, although I certainly have no objections to it." In person, when discussing my PV array, people frequently ask me what my electric bill was last month? In online forums, I frequently get asked "how long is the payback?" Nobody asks about the payback on my floating dock, the payback on my stone coated metal roof, the payback on installing hurricane impact windows, or any other home improvements I've done... Some home improvements are simply for the owners enjoyment, and peace of mind.

09-16-16, 01:42 PM	#3
oil pan 4 Land owner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NM Posts: 1,026 Thanks: 12 Thanked 127 Times in 107 Posts	Sounds like he went with a cost plus contract, wrote a blank check and got hosed. Seems like I would get a lot more for $127,000 if I did it.