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Originally Posted by Xringer
04-18-09, 02:48 PM
I'm paying 20 cents USD per KWH, so you would think that a cheap package
like the 1.4KW kit, $8600 w/DIY install, wouldn't have a such a long pay back.
But, I'm an old guy and won't likely live to see break-even. 
GTe 1.4
Maybe, I could live to see the day, if the KWHs go up to 80 or 90 cents.. 
Which could actually happen if (or when?) the government takes over the power companies.
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With the US gov printing trillions in crisp new bills, we might see the cost
of panels double or triple during the next few years, so now might be a
good time to get some PV hardware.. |
When I wrote this 4 years ago, that small 1.4KW kit array cost was $8600
Today, a 2.88 kW array kit is less money..
GTe 2.88
Today's price gives you twice the kW for $7115
Prices seem to be dropping..
Grid-Tie Systems
I'm not too sure that waiting another 4 years is going to get me a much better price..
But, I'm not expecting break-even or payback.
I'm just happy to be saving the planet.!. 