Solar panels FAQs
If I decide to use solar energy, how long will it be until I see a return on my investment?
The truth is that it could take a number of years before you actually will be able to get a return on your investment. A residential solar system could cost a few thousand dollars, and because you likely do not spend this much on power in a year, it could take a few years before you truly start to save money. But, once you do start to save money, it will be a great thing for you because it is a trend that will continue for a number of years.
What if I can’t afford the big initial investment?
If you cannot afford a huge initial investment that does not mean that you should forget your desire to have a home that collects and operates on solar energy. There are many people who are not able to make a large investment at first, so they instead decided to just get a couple of PV cells and see how much energy they can save. Then, later down the road, when their finances allow them to buy more solar power equipment, they do so.
Can I store this power?
Yes. But the real question should be do you want to store this energy? If you do store the energy, you will need a battery that will be able to hold it. You may not be able to store too much at a time simply because you will still need to use some of it in evenings and other times. But, if you decide to use net metering instead, you should be in better shape, because the energy does not need to be stored, but you still get credit for using it.
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