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Solar Panels After 1 Year: Are They Worth It?

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I paid less than 7k in MX for the exact same system my brother bought in the USA I pay about $5 a month for the electric company to generate and send me the bill
Comment from : @rlicon1970

You prolly went on vacation in sept 2023 word em up!!!
Comment from : @mattc825

How long are panels expected to last? And will they shatter in lets say a hail storm?
Comment from : @dontworrybehappy8080

I applaud your video and your breakdown of cost and such However, a few things you haven't factored into the final cost is the fact that over time the solar panels will not create as much energy as when they were new and first installed And secondly, being electrical issues, they will probably have some malfunctions with them along the way Don't figure they will always work perfectly over 30 years span That isn't going to happen And thirdly, at some time during the life span, those panels will be phased out and newer ones will take over So factor in the cost of replacements when any of them fail Not trying to scare you, just trying to be realistic Thumbs Up!
Comment from : @garymucher4082

If you financed the solar system, how much do you pay per month?
Comment from : @nicolaslockheimers

Panels keep getting cheaper You don't necessarily have to sell power for them to be worth it I hear you say you didn't make as much money as you thought because you used more energy than you anticipated However, you didn't have to buy that unanticipated energy that used was at the higher demand rate so you "made" more money than you would have selling it
Comment from : @markfeldhaus1

People forget the north has longer days in the summer than the south I lived on my boat away from the dock every summer and always made enough power for my needs from my panel
Comment from : @markfeldhaus1

Her assumptions over time are that the solar will maintain the same efficiency It wont
Comment from : @TxChristopher

She isnt curious why her November electric was so out of line? That one alone shifts the averages
Comment from : @TxChristopher

I barely got in on NEM 20 with batteries Apparently the transformer from the grid was to small to accept the electricity all the panels i really needed I could only get a little less than 1/2 the amount really needed to offset my use Its been a little over a year and on a month to month there really isnt a bill but come true up time its pretty big, over $100 per month average
Comment from : @jeffrosier3632

fat girl on ad????????????? hahahaaaa!!
Comment from : @maxangeles6279

So the pay back period for the solar is 4417 years
Comment from : @dmfarmer15

But the panels WILL NOT last for 30 years, Do the research on average, panels last 5 - 6 years before needing replacement
Comment from : @larryd1296

Adding insulation to her house would be more beneficial than solar panels That’s my opinion
Comment from : @stephanechouinard5867

Extremely misleading Show your actual energy usage Also, show your government rebates Your conclusion will be much different Don't fall for it, people!
Comment from : @ajj7606

How often do the solar panels need to be replaced? Or will they last the life of the house?
Comment from : @israelbrown5330

The main issue that I think would be helpful for your viewers is the cost The "cost per packaged watt" or cost per module is relevant It seems that folks are getting charged a lot more than the system should cost True that the seller will maximize their profit and seek the highest that you are willing to paybrHOWEVER, if you breakdown the cost of Materials and Labor, you would find that the price you paid is pretty high (you were willing to pay it though) Many dont seem to push back on the number Panels are a commodity, MANY installers should mean competition brings the price down, and same for electricians (but no one demands a competitive price)brTHAT is the real issue I think your audience would like to see you discuss
Comment from : @markdixon392

WOW, that's your power bills after $20,000 of solar panel installation No offense, but only in California would that be considered good and of course you still have to include the $20,000 dollars expenditure to get solar is the first place
Comment from : @zombieapocalypse3837

For the last 25 years, my electric bill has been about $70
Comment from : @wbtittle

What a ripoff these utility companies are It makes me sick honestly They rip evetybody off
Comment from : @barbarakloise6790

Wow! How much a month? $892? brThat’s almost what I pay all year for gas, and electric in a three bedroom two bath home 🏡brBut I’m in the Midwest which is a big difference Makes more sense in a warmer climate
Comment from : @dave3657

Cheap for electricity in Wa? Uhm I think you’re misinformed My last bill for a new manufactured home was $340 for one person
Comment from : @KAYTORAMA

In Florida our electric rates are lower than yours but many folks are seeing savings with solar However they are experiancing one major issue Many insurance companies are dropping homes with solar and the remaining insurers are increasing their rates subatantially for homes with solar So those expenses need to be considered
Comment from : @edrohan3271

all this is wrongI can build an efficient home better than engineer a poorly desined one can't make a silk purse out of a pigs ear
Comment from : @greystone83

The math ignores: investment cost 20 grand at 7 in the stock market would generate $1400 Insurance: Panels are glassy Do they handle a hailstorm? No electronics last forever What is the inverter lifespan? Nor do roofs What is the cost added by the panels in the way of roof replacement? How often do roofs need replacement? Here in Milwaukee it's 20 years
Comment from : @jeffreysainio2572

Brilliant I think you can eliminate the reliance on 'the grid' with batteries to bridge the evening time Also, I would consider a quiet generator for those time the batteries aren't enough during the evenings I'm sure some sort of automatic switching can be setup to handle it the needs, evening charging the batteries to take over once they are charged again Love the content
Comment from : @RemotelyNews

Brilliant
Comment from : @marcustvchannel5885

OMG the angle of that roof! thank God for the worker's safety harnesses!!!!
Comment from : @douglasriley4567

What a sloppy installation 😂 is it for real 😂 just threw blocks on it, cables hanging, done I also have a flat roof, this isn't how it should be
Comment from : @tatsianapalchekh5326

Here in NJ it's not worth it My monthly 2200sq ft home bill is around $90 a month
Comment from : @thefpvlife7785

Do evaporative coolers not work in the deasert?
Comment from : @stevenparker8076

A flat roof is not energy wise either
Comment from : @stevenparker8076

$3200 will get you 14kkw battery you need 2
Comment from : @samfish6938

No thanks I'll keep living in a better area of the country, and go the old fashion route Taxes, restrictions, regulations, crazy Liberals Nope
Comment from : @wrsawy

Frying pan voice is sooo annoying
Comment from : @bigdogoutdoors4985

So for 30k (post 23), it will take 15 years to break even on costs Yeah no thanks It's always the first staller that pays the brunt
Comment from : @DwightCraneDenver

I am shocked that people pay those kinds of prices considering many solar panels sell for as low as $017 per watt, 48V batteries are going for less than $1000 each, and some of the premier inverters go for less than $1300
Comment from : @Digidoc316

This was a liberal idea So it must be bad
Comment from : @marktweet7395

Great video thanks We here in Australia have a cheaper setup cost but are now being screwed with PKH price of only 5cent per kilwattt hour very disappointing
Comment from : @simonpollard1065

the big electric price con California is shafting you
Comment from : @jediknight2350

Central Florida here, I spent 4500 dollars on Rockwool insulation and drywall, R45 in the ceiling, R15 in all the walls, highest bill was 115, now 56, Every month i save over 50 percent
Comment from : @KirkIngram-r5d

I'm no mathematician but I think you left out one important cost - how much is your monthly payment for your solar? That needs to be added to the equation Kind of surprised that was omitted in your figures Be interesting to see an actual apples to apples comparison using all the costs
Comment from : @brettb614

My god, this is your bill? That's the same as ours in China Same figures but in RMB which is 7 times cheaper I have a house of around 3500 sqft in Shanghai That gives you an idea
Comment from : @magicsmurfy

this if you have no problem with your system in the next 8 yearsbrExtra cost usually up to $4000 if you have to fix your roof because you need to take them down and put back upbrlet's be real things will break our Neighbour had to go through this and paid to replaced 5 panels because of damaged from high windsbrAlso insurance may not cover solar panels
Comment from : @hao6097

One consideration I did not hear you make concerns the longevity of the system Solar panels tend to decrease in efficiency over time Some systems have only lasted 5 to 7 years before becoming considerably less effective
Comment from : @timhansen6570

You did not answer my main question:brbrIs your furnace total electric or natural gas?brbrNo one ever answers that question 🤷‍♀️
Comment from : @Matthew_Loutner

I live in australia and have no solar at all I reside in a 3 bedroom home and on avg pay 150 bucks per month Gas bill a bit higher at 170 bucks on avg p/m cheers
Comment from : @jasontroy4723

You had clouds in September
Comment from : @Matthew_Loutner

Solar panels will save you noney on electricity, but they do nothing for your heating or cooling The best option is a Mini Split Heat Pump which can cut your power consumption by 2/3 if you have electric to start with If you do both with oil or gas, you will save 1/3 However, a Mini Split is a lot less expensive than solar panels, which mind you will not heat or cool your house You can install a mini split yourself if you are handy, and you can get one with will do about 1200 sq ft for about $3000 They are perfect for most people Remember too, if you take a loan to buy solar panels, that is like a second mortgage, which will need to be paid off at the closing when you sell your house And, here is the kicker, the solar panel companies are selling you solar panels, but they are making their money on the interest from the loans, which are many time 20 years That could cost you more than the price of the panels Just get a mini split with cash, install it yourself, and be happy without an extra debt
Comment from : @russmartin4189

Get a new AC unit or heat pump with a lot higher SEER rating to cut power use
Comment from : @jordapen

So your panels are held down by cinder blocks…really?
Comment from : @solo3163

Reliability and maintenance of the solar power system over 15-25 years?
Comment from : @garywood9119

Till the ✈️✈️✈️ start -
Comment from : @crspcritter

Long answer NO
Comment from : @butlerpa100

Time to build NetZero nuclear power plants
Comment from : @georgeszilva1223

I think there is a Federal Credit and possibly a CA State Credit that can be filed for $$ back Even if it was not applied to the 2023 Income Tax, an amended return can be filed for any of the past three years
Comment from : @rickj6048

A problem with any "energy" solution, is that people think in simple terms There is no single solution for any system of "converting energy >> work" The best path is to consider the work that needs doing, and the options ie - Electric cars to replace gasoline cars Simple But narrow vision The solution should include: mass transit, electric/gas/diesel/other vehicles, city/factory/rural design, etc There is no single solution to the whole desired outcome Some parts of a long term impact may be staged in time Merged or hybridized
Comment from : @CandC68

I guess you'd need to factor in depreciation on the panels (they have a finite life) and say 5 years of investment growth on your $20,000 upfont costs Very interesting video thank you!
Comment from : @Ralph2

Yes Being more self sufficient is worth it
Comment from : @wastedwhiteboy2462

How old is the AC unit? I replaced my original 35 year old 35 ton unit with a new 30 ton and it uses 40 less kwh My NEM 10 solar is only 52kw but in a 1700 sf home near the ocean so we can run AC a lot and get about 6k EV miles a year before our bill exceeds $100/year (yes, $100 per year, not per month)
Comment from : @DSC800

I really like solar solutions in the home
Comment from : @jonelmer3518

You live in a stupid state with outrageous electricity rates so I am not impressed!
Comment from : @jtm7336

live in vancouver so no solar panels for me
Comment from : @mikelook2762

Solar makes sense if the government buys it for you
Comment from : @donsullivan6199

No because your solar panels get weaker and weaker as they age they will not produce near as much if at all in the very near future Plus all the many repairs that you Will be dealing with and you will have to pay out many times brNote everything in the sun deteriorates
Comment from : @brianwinkler9962

I have had solar in FL for about 2 years Massive cost to instal and ues got a battery when the power os out so is the internet and the whole system crashes For me the cost is massive cost savings are insignificant and having power when a storm knocks out the grid it does not work due to the systems 100 reliance on the internet Very expensive and has produced nothimg but frustration If i could go back in time ibwould not do it brbrThe video showing savings 😂😂😂😂😂
Comment from : @brewc11

Well ur talking 30yrs The panals won't last 10
Comment from : @Stuart-nf4rw

She doesn’t pay for squat and you know it
Comment from : @leeolson9466

Our January electric bill in mid FL was $11816 that included a $3384 fuel adjustment monthly fee(Whatever that is) The pittance for selling electricity back to the power coop makes Solar a questionable investment in our area
Comment from : @MrElwoodCaudill

Didn’t see an increase in rates cost from 2023 vs 2024, the rates are likely not apples to apples Reduce the ‘24 rate back to 2023 cost, additional 7 savings
Comment from : @B_Rad

20 pannels $2000 Inverter $2000 Paid $20k 😂😂😂
Comment from : @Howt-ooo

Excellent thanks The big takeaway from this is; do your homework spend the time learning ALL the pro's and con's look at your own situation with a number of "different hats on"brThis video, along with its comments, make it very clear that what works in one case is not guaranteed to work in a different casebrAre you planning to keep the property long enough to reap the benefits? If not, talk to Realtors about the effect it could have on the property value (Worst case: I have seen an example of a poor installation that actually detracted from the property value)
Comment from : @PiefacePete46

Short answer; no
Comment from : @riveny1066

Any maintenance charges??
Comment from : @YourWorldOFInternet

The install on those panels looks a little janky Is there anything more than a few cinder blocks holding down the mounting brackets? What happens if a stiff wind comes up?
Comment from : @markchristy9704

Mine is like $600 minimum & I have 8kw I'm getting ripped of bad
Comment from : @awesomusmaximus3766

I am still blown away how the installation companies rip people off, $20k for 20 panels is $1,000 per panel (ok let's call it $900 per panel and $2k for that inverter/controller) and they are laying on the roof held down by some bricks, lol
Comment from : @Good-Enuff-Garage

Thanks Shelby this is great info
Comment from : @leepatton1180

As the solar panels get older, they don't produce as much electricity as they did when new By the 10th year the panels may need to be replaced
Comment from : @2pugman

Probably an informative video, but I had to stop it at 2:00, because of those extremely annoying snap fades STOP DOING THAT, PEOPLE!!!
Comment from : @fredwatson383