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Theoretically, once you've installed the solar panels it should be cheaper to replace them as a lot of the wiring and hardware should still be usable. Which should cut down on future costs as well if you only need to replace the panels, not run wires.
Which definitely supports my theory that home value will only increase over time.
Yup! Although, you have to consider the type and health of the roof the panels are going on. If you have a roof that needs replacing in 5 years it's not going to be as smart to install solar now. Or do both at the same time.
Also, a metal roof will last far longer, which will allow more time to replace solar panels before needing to replace hardware/wiring.
Had ours replaced 2 years ago. All on insurance dime as well because of wind damage. Roof was 20 years old though.
I just found out our company is going to start peak hour surge rates that will be double the normal ppkwh. They're also proposing buying up another power company that is under multiple lawsuits for negligence that caused a large wildfire which hit a small town. I expect prices will go up if/when that happens as well. Last thing is, they're getting rid of the 1:1 energy credits, but people with it will be grandfathered in. So now is the time for me.
I ran numbers all day yesterday and I think I have a solution that will benefit me, financially and for energy, on multiple fronts. Hopefully it works out!
With everything going the way it is, I really don't know why more are not putting solar up if they can afford it. It's like renting a house (no solar) with nothing to show for it at the end of the day vs buying a house (putting up solar) and you have something to show for it at the end of the day. Even if the house isn't as good as when you bought it, you at least have something to show for all that investment. Something with a value.
I just talked with a dude from Purelight. He's been cussed out and threatened. Just amazes me how short sighted people are and how they can get angry over something and they don't even really know why.