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I’ve started to see solar panel packages sold in stores like Costco.

I wonder what practical application these could have in a condo. Do you think that they’d be good for powering fans or charging batteries to power lights in a home use like that?

As long as you’ve got sun, you’ve got the potential to use solar power in some form. Simple devices like deskfans, lights and information boards can be powered in most places, though more serious applications such as powering a house requires much more in the way of sunlight.

If you’ve got a fairly continuous supply throughout the year and a modern, energy efficient home, it would be possible to power your entire home using solar power - Many people are doing it, though the equipment is still reasonably costly.

As far as I’m aware solar power is now faesible - that is, you will save more money in the long run than you will spend initially to purchase the panels and other related equipment.

I’m surprised I haven’t heard this used more often as a selling point. It would be also great if there were rebates offered to consumers as incentives to buy solar panel systems.

Ricardo,

That has always been the selling point for solar. Generally you are looking at around 15-20 years to recoup your investment, then its just pure profit after that.

The down side is that the solar panel system is expensive at first and many people cant afford it.

Yes it is true that it can be well worth the investment for many people.  But unfortunately, some people just are unable to afford this no matter how much they might like to try.

I am glad that they are more readily available. I have always liked the idea of solar panels for heating your home and electricity. In fact I am planning on buying my first house and would like to put them up as well as a windmill for energy as well. if I can get it without paying the rising costs that is much better for me.

I also plan to purchase a home soon and will consider panels for an alternative energy source.  I would also like for the home to have a pool and will heat that with solar energy.

I am also planning to install solar panel as renewable source for electricity but I want to know that will it work fine in winter and cloudy conditions?

I have read the forum (SolarPanelTalk) off and on for 6 months..Mike really enjoy your reading your post ..very informative and approach to being realist with newbies..

Russ also enjoy your post BUT.. Man you are one very depressing person..have you considered starting a another Solar Form.. You could call it .. Solar ..“The depressing Reality” Or “Solar.Let me rip your stupid solar wet dream to shreds forum” :laugh:

just poking fun…. your way of teaching reality just uses a hammer