Comments on: Mitsubishi Solar Panels For Home Installation: How Much Do The Panels Cost?

By: GABY

GABY — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:23:59 +0000

Panels will cost in the range of 300-600 dollars for about 100 watts on average ( enough for one large lightbulb to run a few hours a day). The rest of the system needed will cost $2500-$4000. That is for the equipment. Cost for Installation??? Figure about 10 year life on equipment. It will probably never pay back investment, but will cut power usage.

You can reduce power usage much more cost effectively buy simply conserving (Hot water temp. down, CFE bulbs, Better insulation, Better windows, Heat/Air a little colder/hotter, Attic ventilation, Geo Thermal heating/colling system). All of these measures will pay back sooner and save power usage.

Solar will never pay back without major subsidies from the taxpayers. Particularly if in an area that has many cloudy days. Check it out. The calculations are basic and the facts are available if you really want them. Don't believe any salesmen or "Environmentalists". They don't want you to know the facts.
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By: Live

Live — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:14:59 +0000

Mitsubishi solar panels are sold in pairs. I was in the market this week, checking on solar panels to install in my own house / workshop. Here's the price list I got from online and wholesale dealers for a pair of Mitsubishi panels:

* Model MF120EC4 (120 watts) — $590
* Model MF125UE5N (125 watts) — $610
* Model MF175MF5 (175 watts) — $799
* Model MF180UD4 (180 watts) — $820
* Model MF185UD5 (185 watts) — $850

BP Solar, PowerUp Solar & GE Solar too have their own panels with a low-to-high price range. Go for BP solar panels as they're more affordable for home installation and good value for money.
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By: seaeagle8709

seaeagle8709 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:41:59 +0000

I hear they are pretty expensive, and your payback (breaking even point) will be several years. So if you plan to stay in that house for a long time, that might be a good thing.
Also, look into rebate programs offered by the US govt. They used to have a generous rebate program for homeowners, like you who wanted to convert to solar.
Call the distributor to determine the actual cost of the panels and installation. They should also have info. regarding any rebates available.
Also I would suggest you look into geo-thermal systems. That utilizes the heat/cooling energy from deep groundwater sources. Go to Dougrye.com.
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