Low Cost Solar Panels

1. sprott88 Said,

   You will need a large piece of land or acreage if you plot on installing a wind turbine as most jurisdictions have restrictions. But, Hawaii may be the exception. I inquired about one on my property a while ago and the installation cost was over $20,000, with a 5-7 year payback. Below is an article I found that you might find fascinating. Excellent luck!
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   With the ever increasing costs of living, there is no better time than right now to stop throwing money out the window and start generating our own electricity.

   http://solarcellsavings.com/

2. roderick_young Said,

   1, get a solar water heater. Everybody has them, it’s a no-brainer. Pays for itself in 2-4 years.

   One caution for wind turbines is I hear the moving parts corrode very quickly in the humidity, and possibly salt spray, if you live near the beach. I haven’t really seen anyone with turbines, but have seen some photovoltaic panels.

   I don’t know where on Maui you plot to be, but the grid is pretty reliable. It’s not like a third world country. The only time you would lose power for a long time would be if a hurricane goes right over your island, and in that case, a gas generator would be more robust than a windmill or solar panels.

   But if by "dependence on the grid" you mean you just want to save money, you could save a small. Maui costs more per kWh than Oahu, which is already more expensive than nearly anywhere in the lower 48.
   References :
   Originally from Hawaii, visit family there nearly every year.

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