In this video I had the chance to speak with Jeremy with Puget Sound Solar during the installation of solar panels on a house in Seattle. He does a great job educating people on the importance…
http://topdiysolarpanels.com Look at the difference (hint: there is no difference) between commercial solar panels and Do It Yourself Solar Panels. All of this is explained in the website:…
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ThisIsTurok1 says:
March 26, 2015 at 12:40 am (UTC 0)
Solar panels are too inefficient for consumer use.
Early-adopters are fucking idiots.
mettu ram says:
March 26, 2015 at 12:48 am (UTC 0)
if I have installed 2KW solar panels, but my house requires 5KW
electricity..
how does this unit work ? Is it smart enough to take 2KW from solar and
remaining 3KW from the main grid ?
FlyMeAirplane says:
March 26, 2015 at 1:46 am (UTC 0)
Way to avoid the question on the value of the system. 2KW of panels X 8
hours of sun a day x 70% for not tracking the sun = 11.2KWH/Day. We pay
$0.11 per KWH here so that’s $1.23 per day from this array but in Seattle
on a cloudy day you’ll get 0. Cost of system = $6000? unless the
contractor really ripped them off. Payback is $450 a year so in only 13.5
years (best case) you’ll get your money back, Is it worth it? Only for do
it yourselfers!
Christopher Anthony says:
March 26, 2015 at 2:39 am (UTC 0)
I was interested in solar, until I found out that my electric company would
still charge me, since the house still has to be hooked up to their lines.
It would take a very long time to just break even after you’re done
spending the money on the install.
Solar Companies Gold Coast says:
March 26, 2015 at 2:57 am (UTC 0)
Installing solar panels for the comfort of your home, you need to be aware
on how your home will get renewable energy. You will have to consider the
cost and benefits if you install solar panels.
moral majority says:
March 26, 2015 at 3:17 am (UTC 0)
nice job!
I. Langevin Walter says:
March 26, 2015 at 3:41 am (UTC 0)
OR You can buy those now for under $1/W and $15 shipping (at least to NY
where I live). I’m not part of the company *aboutsolarcells.comxa.* *com*
but I would feel bad to see people pay $300 for one of them if they can get
it for half. Dude, I like your videos but lets try to make solar more
affordable! Go Solar! and please like this to get it up higher in the
comment list…If did help you
Eduardo R. Servin says:
March 26, 2015 at 4:13 am (UTC 0)
I’m in Texas and put solar panels in my house. After about a year, when
the rains came, I started leaking on my roof. I have shingles just like in
this video. Is there an easy way to seal the leaks without taking off the
panels? Thanks for your help.
I. Langevin Walter says:
March 26, 2015 at 4:33 am (UTC 0)
This is where you will learn how solar energy is produced and about the
solar panel system that you can create.*freeenergygeneration.pixub.* *com*
NatureBoy says:
March 26, 2015 at 5:22 am (UTC 0)
Lots of good comments and some nasty ones as well. Like all energy sources
and really anything, there are costs and benefits. You may disagree with
the price to benefit ratio, yet keep in mind that while solar power is an
investment that is partially recovered through energy savings, rebates and
other incentives, it also often increases the value of your property and
always increases its value to the next owner by reducing their bills.
Short-term expense aside, the often overlooked benefit is in solar’s
ability to provide truly clean energy while prolonging our supply of all
the truly dirty sources that have very expensive pollution issues, not to
mention their enormous burden on every tax payer to build, maintain,
legislate and operate…not too even mention the hard and soft costs of
disagreements over energy with our neighbors. America has an opportunity
with Solar to lead the world to a sustainable future with fewer
energy-based conflicts. Please consider more the long-term benefits and
keep in mind that as Solar becomes more and more popular, the basic
short-term entry price point, will become more and more affordable forever
changing the price to benefit ratio some hang their entire thought process
on… Basic Supply and Demand with a dose of Economies of Scale will
overcome price concerns, but over time. In the meantime, the direction
Solar is leading us and the opportunity it provides gives hope to every
living creature… And, yes it is a bold statement, but none the less
true…think on it!
Del Styen says:
March 26, 2015 at 5:37 am (UTC 0)
Commercial Solar Panels are Expensive.
If you want to power your house cheaply
Simply Go to Google and Search for:
*Top DIY Solar Panels Research*
Choose the First Result.
It has the plans and explanation there
itsreal1971 says:
March 26, 2015 at 6:19 am (UTC 0)
LIKE SO MANY TECHNOLOGIES ITS PRICE DEFEATS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF SAVING
MONEY…
Tobbie dinning says:
March 26, 2015 at 6:41 am (UTC 0)
How much each solar panel
Charles Bronson says:
March 26, 2015 at 7:22 am (UTC 0)
That Sounds like a great plan! Now put it to work. Get your equipment over
time and you will have everything you need before you know it. You can
produce your own power. Its so easy with some research! Good Luck Brother!
khmerog1 says:
March 26, 2015 at 7:48 am (UTC 0)
you dumb shit..the whole point of solar and other renewable energy is not
just to save your selfish kracker ass money but its to use less
non-renewable energy so we can have more later down the road.
JO3haNsum says:
March 26, 2015 at 8:30 am (UTC 0)
what about in the night jeremy? do the solar panels work ?
leitchz10 says:
March 26, 2015 at 8:51 am (UTC 0)
@JO3haNsum That’s why the solar panels charge batteries. So that you can
use the power from the batteries while there is no sun. The next day the
panels re-charge the batteries.
tweety30number11 says:
March 26, 2015 at 8:54 am (UTC 0)
how many solar panels will you need to power normal home????
Dexter William says:
March 26, 2015 at 9:49 am (UTC 0)
I just want to buy the darn thing.
Jon Topham says:
March 26, 2015 at 10:43 am (UTC 0)
oh really? so you have battery backup? how much did that cost you? if not
then you wont have power if the grid goes down, assuming you are grid tied.
Joe surfer says:
March 26, 2015 at 10:54 am (UTC 0)
Using photo volteic panels to create electricity is very expensive. Hot
water panels pay for themselves though with electrical savings
FTLNewsFeed says:
March 26, 2015 at 11:02 am (UTC 0)
Two reasons that I can think of. 1) I believe he said that the Solar Panels
are only producing a 1/3-/1/4 of the energy that that the house is using.
2) The energy that the Panels produce is usually not being used by the
house, as he said it goes onto the grid, but when the house does use energy
(usually at night) the electric meter turns forward again and so it counts
against the net balance of energy that the Panels provided during the day
(and they get paid for any negative difference).
SneakyThew says:
March 26, 2015 at 11:11 am (UTC 0)
guy with crazy ideas has crazy favorites
Titan Solar says:
March 26, 2015 at 12:04 pm (UTC 0)
We are a Solar Power company. If anyone has any questions send them over
@Titansolarco Cheers and have a sunny day.
Joan Christopher Rodriguez says:
March 26, 2015 at 12:34 pm (UTC 0)
His estimate is based in Seattle. From what I’ve heard, Seattle doesn’t get
as much sunlight as rain! I would think this would be higher in Southern
states. However, even then, the avg. efficiency for solar panels I’ve seen
is 12% and even if running at max efficiency, they wouldn’t really help
when your house uses 2k kilowatt hours in a month!
Eric Taylor says:
March 26, 2015 at 12:59 pm (UTC 0)
Where is this video you made that you mentioned about putting the panels
together???
Walkertongdee says:
March 26, 2015 at 1:33 pm (UTC 0)
This guy is right about everything! Listen to him please before making DYI
panels.
DOCTORY2010 says:
March 26, 2015 at 1:59 pm (UTC 0)
Not certain about the points made but ,if anyone else trying to find out
how to build a solar panel for your home try DIY Solar Panels by Samtawkes
( search on google ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my work
buddy got amazing results with it.
Jok3ySmurf says:
March 26, 2015 at 2:14 pm (UTC 0)
Love your metal roof. It’s pointless to install solar panels over shingle
roof. Metal the best way to go. Good Choice man like the video
jmway5929 says:
March 26, 2015 at 2:53 pm (UTC 0)
Good video. Really appreciate walking through whether its worth it to do it
yourself. Looks like the cost of panels has come down quite a bit since
this video though. I found a 150w Mono panel on Amazon for $300 shipped.
But if you have the know how, its always worth something to know it was
made right.
misledmatt25 says:
March 26, 2015 at 3:39 pm (UTC 0)
Can you use non yellowing plexiglass or would these panels melt it from the
heat?
Learn It Do It says:
March 26, 2015 at 4:37 pm (UTC 0)
estimated cost
FU NSA LOVERS STOP SPAMING ME says:
March 26, 2015 at 5:05 pm (UTC 0)
Mate good hint more positive less numbers wil make the vid more lookable
Plystire says:
March 26, 2015 at 5:14 pm (UTC 0)
“had to get the BIG ladder out to get up here” … “big” ladder isn’t even
extended. Lol
Learn It Do It says:
March 26, 2015 at 6:12 pm (UTC 0)
nice vedeo