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Old 12-15-09, 10:00 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by mtgeekman View Post
I think the best part about the kits from Lowe's is that you could purchase one panel and all the basic stuff to get it connected to the power in your house and then slowly add more panels over time.

so the first panel will have the highest initial cost.

does any one have an estimate of what it might cost for all the basic hook up stuff?
Cost depends on what you want to install. The west coast dealer discussed here: http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-....html#post5230
Ships a darn good roof install package. Industry standard parts.

"the first panel will have the highest initial cost."..
Not if you are installing the panels using Enphase inverters. Each PV 'pair' will cost about the same.

If I planed on doing a roof install and wanted to add to it, I would buy the
longer racks for adding more panels later on.
I don't know if there are any 1-panel racks around that you can add-on other racks to..
(But, I have not looked for them).
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