Solar Power Cost Blog

At present I’ve been doing a lot of solar power cost research to find out how much an installation on my roof will be. The video below contains some of the best info that I found after several hours of googling. All links are added underneath the video.

Key Points

There are loads of sites about solar power cost, but the best information I have found are these three sources:-

1. http://www.thesolarguide.com

2.http://www.popularmechanics.com

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udUSVdJ2WqY

Each of these sites details its own distinct approach to installing solar panels, and the cost associated with each varies considerably. These methods are as follows:-

1. Professional Installer
Pro – peace of mind as work usually carries some sort of guaranty
Pro – work will take less of your time
con – cost is around $10-$12 per watt installed (before any rebates)

2. DIY install
Pro – Cost is much cheaper at around $4.50 per watt installed
pro – If you enjoy DIY, this option can be a lot of fun
con – If anything goes wrong you will have to fix the system yourself

3. DIY + Professional Help
Pro – Cost is around $6.29 per watt, which is still around half that of a professional install.
Pro – The tricky/dangerous bits are done for you
Con – There is no overall guaranty for the system

Solar Rebates
Perhaps the most important thing that I found is that the key to saving money is in the rebates on offer. A crucial first step is to check the availability of any federal grants you may be able to receive. Some people have been able to cut their solar power cost by more than half this way.

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