Until recently, solar energy was an expensive energy source. The big upfront cost of installing solar panels meant that many homeowners felt forced to take shortcuts. The good news is that solar panel cost has seen a big drop and panel efficiency has increased over time. This price decline, combined with government incentives and flexible solar loans, means that fewer homeowners need to cut corners. It’s now easier than ever for the savvy consumer to get a quality solar system at an affordable price.
Are the hassles of discount panels worth it? Is discount solar best for your home?
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John Cromer says
for an article based on whether or not discounted solar modules are worth the hassle I was expecting more cost information. I buy discounted solar modules in my solar installation business as a normal matter of course. usually these are not damaged or out of warranty modules, but rather brand new, which is not sold from last year’s inventory or were originally intended for a large but cancelled project. the price of these modules tends to be $0.40 per watt including the import tariff, whereas top-shelf modules go for twice that. in my region such a strategy takes two to three years off of an already long payback time, the projects would not exist had I gone for the top shelf pricing.
nor do I think home Depot is selling cosmetically blemished modules, I just really don’t understand the point of this article other than 2 promote solar reviews which is a good website, but it is evident this is a sponsored post.