I keep going back and forth on solar.
On paper it makes sense long-term, but upfront cost and payback period still seem to vary a lot depending on location and setup.
For anyone who’s installed solar recently:
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What kind of ROI are you seeing?
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Are incentives still strong enough to make it worth it?
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Anything you wish you knew before installing?
Also curious if battery storage is becoming more of a necessity or still optional.
Installed last year — ROI is around 8 years for me. Biggest surprise was how much roof direction and shading matter. Definitely worth getting multiple quotes.
I live in a rural community and we have occasional blackouts during or after storms. The solar power has been invaluable. I highly recommend adding a battery. It is necessary during a grid failure. The math on ROI depends on many factors, but utilities only go up, so it is more likely to be a shorter ROI than you think.
