I have heard mixed stories about solar and I have also heard it takes quite a bit of time to see the savings.

Wish we could afford the initial outlay for solar, as many people say that the systems pay for themselves within a couple of years. Also, with some of the bad publicity about some solar installation companies, it does make me worry about who to trust.

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  • • mom57522 replied
    • 10 Jan 2015 , 10:42 pm

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  Unfortunately, we are in the same boat, can’t afford the outlay.

you need to do a lot of reserch regarding solar, as I found out only a limited amount can be placed on any one grid, and if all slots are taken, well, its a waste of money

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 17 May 2015 , 5:12 am

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  Ensuring you do a lot of research into solar panels is such a good idea! There is a lot of information to absorb.

a neighbour of ours put quite a large number of panels and is not happy at the savings. he says he would not do it again

I think with solar it takes time before you see a great deal in difference especially now as we head into the winter so a lot less sun.

Solar energy especially in lamps is very useful in my country Cameroon, especially during lights out. We get alot of electrical power failure, and most families have perished as a result of lighting a candle and putting it on the bedside. My house got partially burnt as a result of this candle, but with the solar lamps, there is no risk of fire, and more families are resorting to this.

I am hoping to see a difference soon and yes I am paying it off after paying a $3000.00 cash deposit but would like to see a better improvement on the bill it’s self but thanks

We have solar and think it’s awesome. Our bills have halved so it’s been a big saving for us. If you borrowed money to have the solar panels installed and have repayments for that money then it may take a couple of years before you reap the benefits.

I Don’t Have Solar, But Have Heard They Are Good,, But May Tak A Little While Before It All Evens Out