Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050—even without more ambitious climate policies::In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.

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      11 months ago

      How much power are you generating?!? Thats crazy expensive! My 6kW system was 12k AUD removing the aubsidies.

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        11 months ago

        10kw in Minnesota, apparently one of the most expensive states in the US to get solar. I do get 13,000 back in tax credits.

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          11 months ago

          Wow, that is insane. Even more so when you take the currency differences into account. I get why your raging inside.

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      11 months ago

      How can it not? If you have a $40k system, you will make enough electricity to avoid paying for electricity at all. You will probably even get a small check from the power company every month. Add up the check and the old utility bill and I bet it beats bank interest on 40k by a mile. Not to mention you are probably eligible for some tax incentives.

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        11 months ago

        I like your optimism! I do get $13,000 back in tax credit. My math says that I should get my money back in 10 to 12 years.