Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
I looked yesterday at several solar systems providing 8-15kw, looking at around 20-25K or so with all the stuff you need. Just search for "solar panels", it's what I did. Might be able to do it for cheaper if you buy the parts and really know how to shop around, but the point isn't that you buy it and it pays off in a year as far as "the grid", but you add that value to your house, and that is good for you and whomever buys it down the road. At that time, it may be "off the grid" so to speak. A windmill may not be as dramatic, but it could still be significant, especially since it seems they are a bit cheaper than the 11K you quoted, but in any case, they aren't necessarily going to be the best for every situation, as you have said previously.
So what say ye? Have ye bought one yet?
You talk a lot, but seem to say nothing.
Engineering, facts, numbers, and how you beat the system by going off the grid. Speak now or forever hold your peace.
Speak not of what seems, but tell us of what is and how you made it yours.
Otherwise boy, it's back to this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vw2CrY9Igs
Speculation is dandy, but most of us prefer facts, you have come up short in this department. Whenever you are ready to deal in facts we are more than ready to listen.
I invite anyone to tell us of their windmill or solar installation. Cost, output, and compare it to the grid. This isn't difficult, it just calls for truth.
I will be happy to buy into the first productive example.