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1 6 A DVA N TAG E S & 1 0 D I S A DVA N TAG E S O F S O L A R PA N E L S

LUKE COVE

PUTTING THE TRUST BACK INTO SOLAR & HELPING YOU BUILD A BETTER LIFESTYLE

16 Advantages & 10 Disadvantages Of Solar

Well, it’s safe to say that solar panels have blown up over the past few decades. They have
become soooo popular with homeowners, businesses and now even the governments are
recognising their value.

But we’re all asking the same question … Why?

What’s so good about solar panels?

Why are they so popular?

Are they really worth the money?

Well, the short answer is yes. They are worth it, and I’m going to explain to you exactly why.

However, we cannot forget the law of balance. For every advantage there is probably a
disadvantage. With this case, it’s true. You may not think it, but solar panels do come with their
fair share of disadvantages.

So let’s jump straight in, and find out the advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons) of
solar panels.
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Table Of Contents 

1. 16 Advantages & 10 Disadvantages Of Solar Panels

2. What Are Solar Panels Used For?

3. Why Are Solar Panels So Popular?

4. What Makes Solar Panels Worth It?

5. 16 Advantages Of Solar Panels

6. 10 Disadvatanges Of Solar Panels

7. Other Factors To Take Into Consideration

8. Conclusion

What Are Solar Panels Used For?

Government and big business corporations are also one of the biggest users of solar panels to
generate clean, renewable energy. Businesses will use solar panels to slash the cost of their
operation bills and free up cash flow to re-invest in their business.

Governments around the world are taking a big step with solar energy and it is being used to
power trains, buses and even the international space station.
For homeowners, the need to have solar panels has become increasingly more popular over the
years. This is because solar panels can be used to generate electricity at home.

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People are catching on about the endless benefits of rooftop solar. It’s exciting to see how
popular it has become over the years. 

This electricity can then be used to power your electrical appliances in your home. Solar can
power anything electrical, from your TV or fridge to your iphone or game console.

Essentially homeowners can become less dependent on the grid. At the same time you can
save a significant amount of money on power bills each month. 

Power can be stored in solar batteries...

Any power that is generated by solar panels can also be stored using solar batteries.

These can work for both homeowners and businesses and can be scaled up. Storing power can
allow complete independence from the grid, meaning you solely create and use your own
power.

Solar batteries are also becoming more affordable, as well as more popular for people or
businesses who use most of their power at night. Also more and more solar battery rebates are
becoming available as well. 

Why Are Solar Panels So Popular?

Over the past 20 years solar panels have become extremely popular with homeowners,
business and the agricultural industry.

There are many different reasons why people are interested in solar but we have narrowed them
down to 3 main reasons. 

Money
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Firstly, the most common reason why solar is popular is because of money.

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Solar panels can provide homeowners with a massive saving toward their energy bill (if not
completely reduce it altogether).

When people catch wind of their neighbors slashing their energy bill in half, they simply want a
piece of the pie. By having a reduced energy bill it means that you will free up your cash flow
each month to spend on stuff that you like or your family.

The finance side of solar is the main reason why it has become so popular in today’s age.

Environment

The second most popular reason is because of the environment.

Solar panels are being installed to help take a stance against climate change. People are willing
to invest their money into something that will not pollute the planet we live on. Installing solar
panels will help by generating clean energy that can also be sold.

This is much better than burning fossil fuels and oils which has a negative effect on the planet.
We are realising the sustainability of solar panels which is making them more popular. 

Government Incentives

Thirdly, solar panels are getting a name for themselves through government incentives.

It is pretty hard to resist when the government is offering to buy back any excess solar energy
you produce…

Plus lets not forget the massive reduction in the upfront cost, an interest free loan to help
reduce the cost even more and then a STC certificate that can be sold for money!

Even with commercial solar for businesses there are rebates and grants being offered as
incentives to help with the move to solar. 
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In places like Australia & America the sun is shining more often than not. This means we can
capitalise on harvesting the sun’s rays to generate our own power. Having this endless supply
of UV light definitely makes getting solar panels worth it. 

Government loans and rebates help with the upfront cost, and make solar extremely affordable
for homeowners on any income. 

Latest technology in solar panel efficiency means that solar panels are designed to get the
most out of the sun. This means you can really take advantage of producing your own energy
knowing that you are getting the best performance. It also makes solar more affordable
because you can produce more energy for a longer period of time. Brands like SolarEdge are
leading in technology of solar panels.  

16 Advantages Of Solar Panels

1. Reduce the cost of your energy bill

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The most widely known advantage of solar panels is that they will reduce the cost of your
electricity bills.

By producing your own power through the sun you will ultimately be buying less power
from the grid. This allows you to spend less money buying energy which leads to saving
more money on your power bills.

Due to the sun’s energy being renewable and free it means that you will not be paying for
the energy you generate through your solar panels.

There are endless benefits that come from having spare cash each month to spend on
There are endless benefits that come from having spare cash each month to spend on
your family or other things. Saving money is one of the biggest advantages of solar. 

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2. Renewable energy source

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Solar power is a renewable source of energy. Renewable energy is a source of power that
cannot be used up.

Essentially the sun is generating a mass amount of power all the time that can be
harvested by your solar panels without running out.

The plus side of solar being renewable means that everyone can take advantage of free
energy given by the sun.

We wouldn’t have to worry about the sun’s power running out, but instead we can enjoy the
rays that hit our solar panels and generate free, clean energy.

Being a renewable source solar power is also clean energy meaning the energy doesn’t
produce any greenhouse gasses emissions.

3. Increase your property value

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Because solar panels have so many benefits for homeowners, installing them on your
property will increase its value.

Houses that have solar panels will be more valuable than those that do not.
This is because one home will be highly dependent on the grid whereas the other will be
generating its own energy. Enjoying being free from the shackles of increasing energy
prices.
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Again this is because solar panels do have a high upfront cost and can be seen as a great
investment asset. 

The money that you spend on solar panels will be invested into your home as well, you
may even see a high return on investment from installing solar at your property. 

4. Environmentally friendly

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Energy that is produced by solar panels is clean, renewable and has zero-emissions. Solar
energy does not contribute towards greenhouse gasses or fossil fuels unlike other oils and
coals.

Essentially this means that solar panels are environmentally friendly products and will not
harm the planet.

Being environmentally friendly means a lot nowadays, and you can gain popularity within
communities for taking a stance against climate change.

It is one of the most popular reasons why people take a move towards solar, and is
definitely one of the biggest advantages of solar panels.

Homeowners can rest easy knowing their energy is not harming the planet.

5. Wide range of solar products

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Another massive advantage of solar panels is the huge range of different solar panel
products available.

There are solar panels that are built for performance for those people who are looking for
a high-end system to perform for a long time.

For homeowners who are looking for a good budget system then there is a massive range
to be browsed from as well.

Thermal solar panels are also available for people who spend most of their energy on
heating and want to use solar to help lower the cost.

Solar panels can be purchased with an all-in-one battery system for homeowners who
need to store their power to use at night instead.

Having this wide variety of options comes as a massive advantage for homeowners as
they can get solar panels specific to their requirements and needs. 

6. Low maintenance costs

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With new technology being readily available, the maintenance of solar panels are
becoming easier and easier.

Warranties are also being included for massive periods of time making the maintenance of
solar panels less and less.

This is great because it means homeowners can buy solar without having to fix or check
the system every week. Also, low maintenance means low cost.

You won’t need to spend anything extra on your solar panels system to keep it working at
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Once in a while it’s recommended to get your solar panels cleaned if they have collected
any soil or dust. 

7. Homeowners can become energy independent

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The installation of solar panels to your home could allow you to become completely
energy independent.

With a good enough system, you could generate enough energy to power your home
without having to buy power from the grid.

Not only is this a great accomplishment, but it also means homeowners won’t have to face
rising electricity prices again.

Generating your own power will be save you a large amount of money. You also would not
be affected if there was a power cut or any maintenance by the grid on their power lines.

Many people who have become energy independent can say that it’s a massive advantage
of solar panels. 

8. Excess solar can be sold to the grid

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Any excess energy that is not used in your home can be sold to the grid for extra cash.

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Not only this, you are providing your local community with clean, renewable energy. This
helps you and your community have cleaner energy supplied to your grid by pulling energy
from the sun. 

Some homeowners will purposely upgrade their systems just to sell excess energy back to
the grid.

The government offers some really good Feed-In Tariffs available for homeowners to get
rewarded for any excess power they don’t use.

These tariffs usually vary from state to state. The two main tariffs are fixed rate and time
varying. The price per KW is decided by these two tariffs, and is a great way to help pay off
your system quicker.

Once the system is paid off you will see the return on investment from your solar panels.
Solar panels could actually generate you free money, which is a massive advantage. 

9. Return on investment

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Solar panels are a really good investment to make, and homeowners will be able to get the
money they invested back within time.

Although solar panels have a high upfront investment cost, the money that gets saved
each month on power bills will help toward paying off that cost of the system.

An easy way to look at it would be: If you saved a large sum of money on your energy bill,
then you can put that money towards covering the cost of your system.
Once the solar system is paid off you will still be saving money on your energy
bills.  Therefore, you are now making a return from the initial investment made on your
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10. Get rewarded by the government

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Government rebates are a great advantage of solar panels.

Being able to sell your energy back to the government for cash is enticing for homeowners
to make the move to solar. With pressures on governments to move towards greener
solutions, all future rewards are looking bright.

Rates may start to become more profitable and rebates becoming easier to get. However,
this may not last forever. 

Although these rebates differ from state to state they all offer a big reduction in the cost
and most will also offer a no interest loan scheme.

These government incentives actually make solar energy more affordable. This is a step in
the right direction and helps first time buyers secure solar. 

11. Power can be stored and used at night

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Some all-in-one systems come with solar batteries included like Enphase (I’ve actually
done a full review on this here). These solar systems let you store power you generate
during the day and use it at night instead.

This would benefit homeowners that use a majority of power at night. Similar to
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When you store power you become independent from the grid. Rather than buy energy, you
can use the energy that has been stored.

This could provide even further savings for homeowners. It’s best invested with high end
solar panels to see the full benefits of solar battery storage.

High end solar panels tend to have a higher performance and generate more energy,
meaning you can store more power quicker. 

12. Solar panels have Long lasting warranties

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Companies that design, test and manufacturer and solar panels include long lasting
warranties with their products.

This shows that they have a lot of confidence in the performance of solar panels and that
they are guaranteed to reach a minimum performance for a period of time.

Long lasting warranties are a big benefit of solar panels because they show that they won’t
break or stop performance within the first 10+ years installing them. Companies like Jinko,
LG and SunPower offer great warranties. 

Homeowners can feel like moving to solar is less risky, because they are covered by the
solar panels warranties.

It also means they can work out their estimated saving given that there are no issues with
the solar panels. 
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13. Solar panel technology is becoming more advanced

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I’ve seen this a lot over the past 5 years. Solar panel technology is taking huge leaps in
advancements to allow for some really awesome features. I’d say most important in
particular is the availability for flexible solar system designs. 

The reason why I like this so much is because you can design a system around your
energy bill. Depending on when you use the most energy, you can place panels to capture
the most sunlight during that time, maximising on your self consumption and giving you
the highest possible savings. 

Other features include full visibility and tracking of your system so you know it’s
performance and SMART features which can learn when you use the most energy and
start to export this to the grid or other places like a battery or electric car.

14. Cost of solar panels are becoming more affordable year after year

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Solar panels are becoming more and more affordable every year. There is a race towards
making solar panels affordable whilst also maintaining the quality of the solar panels. 

As you can see by the graph created by Solar Choice, the cost of panels is decreasing
every single year. 

This is excellent to see and gives a glimpse into the future cost of solar panels which is
forecast to keep coming more and more affordable.
However, there was an increase in panel costs due to a shipping crisis in 2021, mainly due
to the effects of COVID19. You can read about this issue here.

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15. Options to charge your electric vehicle from your solar panel system

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This is going to become a massive benefit of solar panels within the next 6 months. At the
end of 2021 we’ve seen a huge spike in the demand for home EV charging systems which
can connect and charge from your solar panels. 

Impressively enough, you can get this set up which will maximise your returns from your
solar system and your electric car. 

You will be getting a full charge of free energy from the sun. There are also some really
good solar EV chargers on the market in Australia, including the Zappi home charger. 

This offers smart features which can begin charging only when you start to export energy
to the grid or waste it on export limits.

16. Solar energy was announced the cheapest form of electricity in history
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Wooo! Go solar. That’s right, solar energy was declared the cheapest form of electricity in
history. There has never been a cheaper way to produce high quality, green energy. This
was found by the International Energy Agency back in October 2020. 

It was highlighted that solar energy is significantly cheaper than coal and gas. It’s safe to
say, solar panels have a very bright future ahead being the cheapest form of energy in the
world right now. 

Don’t miss out on the rush, become a part of the community and take advantage of the
cheapest form of electricity. That means it’s cheaper than your energy supplier …

10 Disadvatanges Of Solar Panels

1. High upfront cost

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The first initial investment for solar panel installation is quite high, and not everybody will
be able to afford them. Although we could argue that solar panels are the most affordable
they’ve ever been… Still they do come with a price tag. 

Unfortunately this is a downside to solar panels however the future is bright as prices are
coming down.

Solar panels right now are fairly expensive, however with new government schemes and
the latest technology the price is becoming more and more affordable.
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Available space is a big factor in solar panel installation. If your roof is not big enough,
then it means that you may have to downsize your system or rethink about getting solar
altogether.

Solar panels are still fairly large products meaning they require a big space to be installed.
The size disadvantage means that they cannot be placed into small areas, and actually
require a large roof. 

This is important for those who are looking to future proof their home with a big enough
system to last years. 

Some systems however do provide flexible designs for smaller roofs. 

3. Requires sunny weather to work best

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Energy can only be generated when sunlight is hitting the face of the panel and being
converted. Therefore if there is no sun, there will be no energy being produced.

Although solar panels can still generate power on cloudy days (as it’s the UV light that
generates the energy) they perform best on sunny days. If you are in a location that
doesn’t get much sun, it’s probably best to look at other options for get a system that
overcomes shading issues. 

Your solar panel performance will be negatively affected if there is not enough sunlight
hitting the panels on rainy days. 
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4. Manufacturing of solar panels can harm the environment

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Although solar panels produce clean, renewable energy, the process it takes to
manufacture them can harm the environment. Mass production of solar panels may result
in fossil fuels being burned and plastic waste.

Unfortunately, this is one of the overlooked disadvantages of solar panels. They are not
eco-friendly to mass manufacture. Then again, you can ask what is these days? This is
quite a shame because solar panels stand for a big movement to fight the climate crisis. 

This does become a disadvantage for solar panels although they themselves produce
green, renewable energy. Overall, I’d say that they still do more good than they do bad. 

5. Low energy conversion rate

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Even the most advanced solar panels still only convert around 20-25% of the sun’s energy
into power. It goes to show how much opportunity there is to develop better technology to
optimise the full force of the sun.

However, there are many things that need to be considered like the direction of the panels
and location
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Jinko solar panels have claimed the world record a few times. So have Canadian solar
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Although, I also want to stress that solar panel efficiency shouldn’t be the most important
thing. Especially when you’re talking about 1-2% difference. Really, I’d be more concerned
about the installation or warranties. 

6. Cannot be used at night

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No energy can be produced by your solar panels at night which essentially means your
solar panels can only generate energy 12 hours of a full day. Without any sunlight hitting
the solar panels then there will be no energy produced.

This is a disadvantage of solar panels but may be something that is overcome in the
future with new technology. There are already talks about an ‘anti solar panel’ that is able
to produce power at night.

7. Solar panels are fixed at their installed location

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Panels that are installed on your roof are pretty much installed there for good.

Unless you are looking to pay extra to have your system dismantled, de-wired and
transported to another location then solar panels are stuck in one position.

Solar systems are not mobile at all, which means if you purchase solar but decide to sell
you will have to leave your system behind. 

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9. Disposal of old solar panels can be harmful to the environment

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Unfortunately, when we dispose of old solar panels it requires them to be melted down
which can produce some harmful chemicals in the process. 

Not only this, but it can be harmful to the local area that this occurs in. Mostly you will see
solar panels back at landfill sites which is better than burning. 

One good thing is that usually solar panels will last around 15-25 years so there isn’t an
abundance of old panels causing issues.

10. Your energy could be getting wasted on export limits

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One frustrating thing in Australia is that some locations will get slapped with a solar export
limit. Usually this is around 5kW however in busy areas you might even get hit with a 0kW
export limit meaning any of your excess energy is completely wasted. 

The reason behind this is because if it’s a really sunny day and everyone who has solar
begins to export, there will be too much energy and the lines might break. I’ve written a full
summary on export limits you can read here. 

It all depends on how many people in your area already have solar. However, one easy way
around this is to buy a solar battery and store your energy or invest in a EV car and solar
charger
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Other Factors To Take Into Consideration

We are using more energy than 10 years ago

Something not many people consider when buying solar panels. I’ve had heaps of old
customers rip off their installation from 10 years ago and replace it with a much bigger and
better system. Simply because, they are now using double (if not triple) the amount of energy
compared to 10 years ago.

Think about it, ten years ago we barely had smartphones. Nowadays, we have a smartphone for
every user in the house, plus kitchen appliances like air fryers, toasters. Microwaves. 

Don’t forget about the laptops, tablets, headphones all consuming energy to charge at the same
time. This is a lot more energy than 10 years ago…

And of course think about the way the future is moving. We are heading into the digital age so
it’s best to future proof your home and buy a system that will still be big enough in 10 years.

Solar is becoming increasingly more popular and common

Incentives and rebates provided by the government may not actually last forever. This is
another good reason to take advantage of these rebates and incentives right now.

Due to the price of solar panels becoming more affordable, there may come a time in the future
where the government reduces the rebates and incentives that they offer.

It’s best to jump on the wagon now to take advantage before they’re gone! 

The future of solar panels and solar energy is very bright

The future of solar is really bright, it’s being used in all aspects of the world. NASA is using it for
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Australia is using solar for transport, solar farms and now homeowners are taking advantage to
slash their energy bills. 

It was actually annouced in 2020 by the International Energy Agency that solar power is the
cheapest form of electricity. 

Conclusion

So there you have it. 16 pros of solar panels and 10 cons. 

Personally, I would still say there are more advantages for solar panels than disadvantages. 

However is saying this, it makes you realise that maybe they are not as amazing as everyone
says. 

Although, I do admit I own a solar panel system and its the best investment I’ve ever made. I
would choose solar panels over no solar panels any day! 

Let me know your thoughts in the comments. If you can think of any more pros and cons,
please share them with the rest of us!

Share With Your Friends!

Written By:

Luke Cove

Managing Director

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Lightning Solar & Electrical

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31 thoughts on “16 Advantages & 10 Disadvantages Of Solar

JULIE NGUYEB
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 AT 9:30 PM

Hi Luke : Your Article is very detailed, extremely helpful to me. I have a question : I can’t make up my
mind to choose between :

1. SunRun package with LG 350 W panels, Delta Inverter and LG Chem battery or

2. Elevation Energy Service package with Panasonic 360 W, Enphase Inverter, Tesla Powerwall battery

For almost the same price, SunRun offers me more attractive incentives ( $1000 Referal fees, Visa card
rewards, rewards using Costco credit card …. than the other one with only $1000 rebate.

I greatly appreciate if you could analyze the quality, durability, functionality of different products from
the 2 above solar companies ?

Thanks

Julie Nguyen

Thanks

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LUKECOVE
FEBRUARY 14, 2021 AT 8:24 PM

Hi Julie,

Please feel free to get in touch with one of our team who can help you at [email protected]

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DEAN GREENE
OCTOBER 4, 2021 AT 11:08 PM
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You say that solar systems are fixed in place but that doesn’t have to be the case. We have a system
that we install on a ground mount that has the panels and inverter attached that is movable.
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It is attached by post tension cables that are 1/2 ” in diameter and can be detached and moved by a
trailer if you move.

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LUKECOVE
OCTOBER 5, 2021 AT 12:34 PM

Hey Dean,

Agreed, this can be done. It does come with its pro’s and con’s as well. Of course it’s portable
however you would need to have an electrical engineer to design the cable runs without losing too
much efficiency of the system. Either way, you’re right.

Thanks,

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RICHARD HERBST
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 AT 6:53 AM

One area you did not cover in the disadvantages is the cost and disposal of the panels after they are
worn out.

There are nasty chemicals that should prohibit the dumping of the panels.

Bad for the environment, bad for drinking water, etc. The US does not have plan as of today for the
disposal of the panels.

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PHILIP SMITH
MARCH 1, 2021 AT 10:43 AM

Another story on how great solar tell this to some one living in high rise and can t get it.tell this to
someone who is on a low income and can,t afford it,tell this to a renter I am very much in favour of
huge solar farms that feed into the grid and everyone benefits this roof top stuff only benefits a few not
all.
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JOHN
MAY 6, 2021 AT 5:33 PM
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What extra house insurance cost are there for storm damage.? 10 year Warranty are rubbish for a
fairly simple device compared to a 7 or 10 year warranty for a car! Electricity Grid operaters are
against residential solar panel electricity producers! They are about to charge people for there
connection to the grid.

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DAVID PATTERSON
JUNE 5, 2021 AT 12:49 PM

We had 30 Solar panels installed on our roof the end of October 2020 in southwest Indiana, with two
Inverters. So far we have not paid for any electricity charges. We do get hit with a $15.00 meter charge.
Any excess power we produce goes back to the grid. I currently have almost 2000 kWH credits going
into the summer months. I have been told you make more power in the Spring and Fall months. We are
thrilled with our system and wish we had done this sooner. We pay pretty high rates for electricity in
this area, with taxes it averages to 0.16 cents per one kWH.

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ANDY
JUNE 18, 2021 AT 3:01 AM

Ofcourse solar power is worth it! Solar power is fed into the home to be used as it is generated, so by
using solar power, you are not buying power from the grid.

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MARTIN
JUNE 25, 2021 AT 1:01 AM

Very fantastic article. Agreed with your 5th point in the disadvantages that solar panels still only convert
around 20-25% of the sun’s energy into power. Keep up the good work!

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AAYUSH GAUR
JUNE 25, 2021 AT 6:05 PM
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This was fabulous!!

Getting solars today itself!

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KARTHICK
JUNE 28, 2021 AT 10:43 PM

Nice Blog Post!!!

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JAMES
JULY 3, 2021 AT 9:22 PM

Agreed with you. The first initial investment for solar panel installation is quite high but solar panels can
give energy about 25-30 years lifespan which is also a good advantage. It’s worth investing.

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PURVI SINGH
JULY 22, 2021 AT 7:16 PM

Excellent guide for solar pannel with advantages & disadvantages.

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PALAPPAN MURUGAN
AUGUST 27, 2021 AT 1:46 AM

Very nice article and informative .The author should address the issues of the maintenance of the solar
system in his next article as the life of the system is expected to be around 25 to 30 years .

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DRUMP LEE
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 AT 8:25 PM
Every device has its pros and cons. and solar panels too. But in the end, solar panels still have more
advantages than disadvantages

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JAMES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 AT 3:06 PM

Nice Blog. Solar energy is the cleanest and renewable form of free energy available to us. So, Using
Solar Panels is really great way to protect our environment.

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NWEKE JESSICA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 AT 7:30 AM

This article was very useful thanks a lot.

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DAVID CAMPBELL
OCTOBER 21, 2021 AT 12:02 AM

Wow!! Amazing blog. you are really a great writer. your solar panel procedure is really great. Solar panel
installation is important for saving money and the environment. The process of installing solar panels is
important. There are a few different options for people to consider when looking to install their solar
panels. Each option has its own pros and cons. A person could go with a grid-tied system, a battery-
backed system, or an off-grid system. A grid-tied system would be easiest, but it does have
disadvantages. A battery-backed system would allow a person to maintain power in the event that the
power goes out from the electric grid, but it does require money for a battery bank. An off-grid system
would require a lot of careful consideration in terms of how a person uses their power.

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PETER SAMPSON
OCTOBER 25, 2021 AT 8:16 AM

We have really enjoyed your article on solar power..Living in Vancouver BC Canada, our system has to
be a little bigger to replace 95 % of the grid. Still very doable at current installation prices here..Wish
you good fortune,

Pete Sampson
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MCKENZIE WOLFE
JANUARY 18, 2022 AT 6:57 AM

You’re forgetting the fact that solar farms actually take away from farm land. This results in farm able
lands becoming too expensive for farmers to purchase, hold onto or lease. This results in Americans
becoming increasingly more dependent upon the rest of the world for our food. In addition, these solar
farms deplete natural habits for insects, birds, plants and animals. Why wouldn’t they install the panels
on high rise buildings, factories, schools and other municipal buildings where the electricity is used the
most instead of destroying farms and other lands in order to save the planet? Also, if the government
truly wanted to help with this, wouldn’t they offer a program for lower income which allows people to
install them on their own home and pay for it in monthly payments and/or from their income tax
refunds? Why should the only people who benefit from these programs be those who could afford to
install solar without the program?

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LUKECOVE
JANUARY 18, 2022 AT 12:06 PM

Hey McKenzie,

Fortunately for us in Australia we have an abundance of inhabitable land which is perfect for solar
farms due to the lack of resources such as water, electricity and basic needs. These areas are similar to
desert climates and are perfect for solar farms. Fortunately they do not affect wildlife or farmers
because of the harsh living conditions.

Again, in Australia our government offers a federal tax rebate for homeowners as an incentive for
installing solar panels to your home. In states like Victoria there are also rebates available for solar
panels and batteries to give a large discount and reduce the upfront cost of solar for homeowners.
We find this is extremely popular in Australia and means we are utilising roof top solar like you
mentioned.

Thank you,

Luke

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 M. ROUSH
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 AT 2:22 AM

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I very much agree with this thought! I have been approached by 2 different companies wanting to
lease farm ground for solar installation – there is never going to be any more land “grown” to take
place of where “solar farms” are developed. I highlighted “solar farms” because – they are not a farm!
A farm is defined as “a location(s) where food and or fiber is produced”. There are plenty of locations
around the U.S where solar could be developed without taking productive farm ground!

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DAVID CAMBELL
MAY 7, 2022 AT 1:24 AM

Solar panels are becoming more and more popular as people are looking for ways to save money on
their electric bills and do their part in helping the environment. Installing solar panels on your home is a
big decision, but it is one that can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are some important
things to consider before you install solar panels on your home.

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[email protected]
MAY 14, 2022 AT 12:41 AM

One Big disadvantage is that most roofs especially shingle roofs do not last 25 years. So having solar
panels installed on your roof and you then have to pay a solar company to remove them temporarily it
will cost you alot of money out of pocket. I have to have this done and I am being charged 6 thousand
dollars. There goes all my savings from the local electric company.

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BARRY PEARSON
MAY 24, 2022 AT 10:25 PM

Solar panels present a great business opportunity in our PC world.

In the last ten years the average global temperature has risen by 0.1 Deg C. This is not what I would call
a climate crisis.

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 JEANNE HANCOCK
JUNE 26, 2022 AT 5:02 AM

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What if your roof needs to be replaced after you put up your solar panels. How do the panels hold up
against hail?

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LUZ MUNERA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 AT 2:07 AM

So is it true that solar companies replace your roof for free? That, that is one of the benefits of getting
solar panels, due to the government giving that incentive? We are in NJ, and trying to figure out what
to do.

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TEDDI
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 AT 8:49 AM

Surprised that no one mentioned that your property value will increase, meaning your property taxes
will also increase. You’ll be paying more property taxes every year that you own the home. That should
be taken into consideration.

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RICHARD LUMUMBA
OCTOBER 7, 2022 AT 10:43 PM

Thanks for shedding more light, just a question how many panels of what capacity and matching
batteries do you need for efficient supply of 2 kilowatts for 24/7?

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SCOLEX PORTAL
OCTOBER 15, 2022 AT 4:07 PM

Here in the Philippines, solar-powered homes are already prevalent especially those who can afford. I
had a friend of mine who has a company selling solar power related products like solar lights, solar
panels, etc. If I have a budget, I’m planning to buy one that can power even just my computer and