WHY? Do it yourself solar generators? WHY?
The only income the IRS doesn't tax is your own sweat equity. AND, installing your own Sunchaser 4.3KW equal to a 6.2KK ground or roof mount solar generating system doesn't take that much sweat. OK, the concrete part is hard. You can go off-grid, on-grid or hybrid (the best choice). But why DIY?
Go to your local or national solar power company and get an estimate and listen to the sales pitch. Tell them what you want and listen to them tell you what you need or should have. THEN, compare the numbers.
You can install a 4.3 KW = to 6.2KW Sunchaser system for about $10.000 or double it to 8.6 KW= to 12.4KW for About $15.000 including the professinal help you will need. We are talking about a complete battery backup, hybrid, grid tie system. The Best of the Best.
AND, don't forget the 30%, very simple to file, dollar for dollar tax credit. It includes every nut, bolt, screw and hired professional labor. Many states now offer incentives on top of that. Up to $5000,00 in NYS.
Their low end quotes will come in at $40.000 to $60.000 and higher for a similar system. And of course they will offer fancy financing for the next 15 to 30 years.
The payback or ROI (return on investment) for a Sunchaser system is about 3 years. Thats worth a little sweat.
By installing the system yourself it would be like earning an extra $30,000 to $50,000 this year? The only income the IRS doesn't tax is your own sweat equity.
Contact me at info@howtodiysolar.com for more information or questions.
I believe the future of electricty supply in the US will depend on individualy owned renewable energy systems. Oh! Have you heard about grid failure?
