Should You Go Solar? A Super Helpful Beginner's Guide to Home Solar Power

[@ExploringAlternatives]

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[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much, happy you enjoyed it :)

[@docbrown6550]

One of the companies I priced for Solar panels was $65,000 for my home, It would take me 36 years to pay for that at the cost of what I pay for my light bill now.

[@elsiemeade3857]

​@@docbrown6550don't get it.

[@terryrodbourn2793]

You should get the cigs 200w flexible panel to test!

[@extraart1]

I wish all KZbin videos were as educational and concise as this one- excellent!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much! Really happy that you found this solar power videos helpful :)

[@b_uppy]

Instead of conventional roofing material on carports, terraces, porches, etc substituting them for bifacial solar panels reduces general costs, reduces heat issues/adds to solar panel efficiency, is more pleasing esthetically etc.

[@jayson657]

I always that was a great Idea. I like having a covered backyard deck, rather than a crank out canvas awning I’d love to frame up a roof over it and use solar panels as the roofing material. Two birds with one stone.

[@b_uppy]

@@jayson657 Exactly. I would try to set it up in a way allows the heat to escape, especially near the top even on bifacial panels because it does improve efficiency. They found vertically placed panels did surprisingly well for harvesting energy...

[@78town]

I would advise going battery for the simple fact that many states are trying to charge for the energy you use from your OWN solar. Go off grid as much as possible.

[@dabbytheduke8453]

It’s crazy man 😭

[@leviandhiro3596]

Isn't that extortion

[@wege8409]

I remember at some point somebody saying that you could sell excess electricity back to the state... dunno how true that was, but definitely not true now.

[@CALredhead]

@@wege8409Didn't sell excess power to the state - sold it to utility co till they lobbied to CHARGE us to use our own solar power cuz we weren't using enough power to pay for their wasteful corporate needs.🤬

[@JohnJohn-zn8ib]

It's not worth it, it starts off well but down the track it gets to the point when you start paying the government, you lose your credit, great incentive to start off but you end up losing that credit because of a greedy government, not worth it.

[@shamsiqbalrhone7850]

Very well explained all the questions that might pop up in our head! Thank you exploring alternative team and the guest.❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

So happy you found the video helpful, thanks for checking it out :)

[@drsmbrownlee]

Thanks so much for this! This is one of the most succinct and thorough overviews I've seen. Great work.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for your comment and feedback! I'm really happy that you found this solar power video helpful :)

[@TheLinKrust]

Such an interesting video - I live in South Australia and 70% of the state’s electricity is from solar (and a HUGE amount comes from house mounted systems). I’d love to see something like Rewire Australia in my neighbourhood!!

[@Freetheworldnow]

I have been off grid for almost 15 years. My inverter has died twice due to lightning. A thousand dollar repair each time, leaving me at the mercy of a gen set while waiting for the repair to be done. My inverter does not come with a built in surge protector. If yours does not have one, then I recommend to install an after market unit. This is my biggest recommendation to anyone considering a solar system. My second recommendation is to go for a 48 volt system. The higher the voltage the better. Do your own research on batteries, as there are a lot of options out there and most being easily accessible.

[@PhilinLeBlanc]

Dear exploring alternatives, please consider adding the new super thank you tipping option on your videos, as I have occasionally enjoyed them so much that I wanted to tip you both for the helpful information! You guys are the best, keep the quality content coming!! Thanks!!

[@weston.weston]

This is a great segment.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thank you, happy you enjoyed it :)

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thank you so much Matt and Danielle. This was very interesting and informative. ❤

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks Cathy, happy you found this video informative. We actually learned a lot too while talking to Albert and filming this video, it was pretty cool :)

[@tumbleweed1976]

Consider scaling back your power use to reduce overall cost. Example air dry clothes or use largest draws by day.

[@bradbates2339]

This really seems to cover a lot of the issues quite thoroughly. Maybe every home on the planet needs this if we really want to slow down climate change.

[@keliblum6591]

Great video I would love to see more like this. 😊

[@derekt3923]

An amazing teacher right there; I wish all information videos were explained so well.

[@RedRuffinsore]

My biggest concern is hail. I am on my 3rd roof in the past 4.5 years due to hailstorms. The solar power firms claim they will withstand hail, but recent pictures of most of a solar farm destroyed by hail has me questioning it.

[@triforcelink]

You need a metal roof.

[@Zyo117]

Or slate, but the whole building has to be designed ground-up for that. Metal would be best bet.

[@Ghost_Recon_Actual]

We installed solar in 2018 which produces 105% of what we use yearly. We're in California and it's mandated that new buildings 4 stories or less are required renewable energy and by 2035, California wants EVERYONE producing renewable energy. Now, the 3 largest energy providers in the state (San Diego, Southern Calif, and PG&E) are trying to get California Utility District to allow them to raise the charge for being hooked up to them. We pay an average of $15 monthly for having the privilege of sending power back to the grid and the energy providers want that cost raised. Additionally, all three want the discounts and any other price-saving measures given to the customer to be eliminated. So, there has been an ongoing battle to have California PUD refuse to allow the big 3 providers to take more money from customers.

[@markarca6360]

Just go off-grid.

[@dannywhite8057]

I'm on solar because the Australian electricity prices are through the roof. I have a generator for backup.

[@dodgeplow]

@bleh329 one day? they already are. They say since not as many people are on the grid they have to spread the costs amongst a smaller number of people

[@noemisolano4748]

Very informative video, thank you! I now know more about solar panels for residential homes.

[@strongsus4798]

Thanks so much for the information 🎉 from South Africa

[@yeanswers]

insightful video!

[@brandonmetro7115]

Twenty bucks worth a solar lights, Arduino, And then just a few supplies off a amazon such as wire. You can run ambient lighting in your house for ten years off of twenty bucks.

[@CherokezPittman]

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[@jybuis3939]

Would like to know what brand of ground mount is featured at 4:30 with the flip-up ability to change tilt.

[@ExploringAlternatives]

The ground mounts that tilt in this video are from iSolara. Thanks for watching!!

[@feras5017]

I would do more than 100% because we now have electric cars and a lot of home appliances can be electric only like a heat pump instead of natural gas to worm up your house or electric oven and stoves etc.

[@levibates]

Thanks for the solar information and costs!

[@dangeroustoman]

If you are not using top of the line stuff and install it yourself it can be a lot cheaper.

[@docbrown6550]

One of the companies I priced for Solar panels was $65,000 for my home, It would take me 36 years to pay for that at the cost of what I pay for my light bill now.

[@docbrown6550]

@Eric-ii9ce I have a 2,000 sq. ft home, all living area, all electric, my light bill is less than one hundred a month year round, I have a timer on my hot water tank and power strips on all appliances, including microwave, TV, and all such as this, I turn them off when not in use. I have a high efficiency central unit, My brothers home is around 1,400 sq. ft. his light bill is almost $400 a month. I keep trying to help him set his home up like mine but I guess he likes spending money.

[@SCH292]

Sounds like these "solar panels" and so on are more FOR RICH PEOPLE. You buy all that stuff out of your pocket, you have to make sure that you got LANDS to put the solar and PAY EVERYTHING.

[@docbrown6550]

@@SCH292 We live in a Hurricane zone, we get them every 5-7 years, I realized there is no way it's feasible at the prices they charge and a storm wiping them out every time.

[@sailising8832]

That’s like saying that you won’t buy a house because it will take you X amount of time to purchase it. There are purchasing options that offer no money down. But it doesn’t make sense then it doesn’t make sense

[@docbrown6550]

@@sailising8832 It doesn't make sense, to purchase them when the payments for the panels are more than 2 1/2 to 3 times more than what my light bill is.

[@30ASOLAR]

Nice video. Would be great to see more about hybrid systems both off-grid/grid-ties and wind and solar hybrid power. I like your content.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I don't care much about selling my excess power, so I'd keep it simpler and cheaper to just run home stuff. Excess power can make hot water or power some winter heat.

[@cabinman]

Reducing power bills is so much wiser than investing 50k or far more into a good solar system. Most average sized homes that are well insulated and have some modern tweaks for extra energy savings can result in $60 - $100 per month electric bills. How many months of electric bills would the cost of a nice solar system pay for? $50,000/100/12 equals 40 years of grid electric bills. Considering that you’ll be replacing the solar system long before that the grid wins again. You just have to know how to use energy wisely and how to make your home more efficient. Granted that an offgrid situation is different. Where my cabin is located it would cost $100k to get grid power to it…so solar system wins.

[@SkoolieBoyQue]

Thanks guys!

[@chadcase5936]

Love the portable size.

[@yasserimran]

How do you mitigate the potential losses due to hail and severe storms. Do we have motorised racking systems with metal base that can flip panels to avoid potential losses?

[@unpopuIaropinion]

How long do batteries last, and if taken into account maintenance (ie battery replacement) is it worth it ?

[@375Cheytac]

Batteries are the most expensive part depending on your set up and how many panels you’ll need depending on where you live. They cost about $11k for a cheap rack that you do yourself. That is considered a good deal for lithium iron phosphate which will generally retain 80% capacity after 15 years. This gets you 30 kwh, which is what the average US household uses in a day. If you want to have 3 days of independent power, well, you’re looking at 30k. Most people would be fine with just having 30 kwh.

[@tonylarose4842]

"is it worth it?" Depends on if you are in an area with lots of blackouts. If you don't need to worry about power outage then no need to get batteries

[@unpopuIaropinion]

@@tonylarose4842What about during the night when you need electricity ?

[@seanvictorville4515]

I just priced solar for my home. 12 panels was $15,000. And the battery was $16,000. The panels are warrantied for 25 years, and the battery is only for ten years.😮

[@renuenergysolutions]

Great video, Your insights on solar energy are always on point, and I appreciate the valuable information you share. As someone passionate about solar panels, I found your explanations really insightful ,let's keep spreading the solar revolution together! 🌞💡♻"

[@Vshamann336]

Oh yeah and do I get to tell the electricity company how much the credits worth considering they're able to just stop their prices whenever

[@yorukkizigeziyor]

Very beautiful 👏👍

[@elonmusksellssnakeoil1744]

How do you know which solar contractors are most reputable and actually know what you're doing?

[@joealeman1204]

Chances are going online or even better finding someone in your neighborhood and asking them about their contractor.

[@1drhnsd1]

When I’ve looked into solar, I’ve gotten pressured to let the installer own the panels, but use my roof. That’s a deal breaker for me. Does any company sell a solar and battery system that the customer owns 100%?

[@SirAdamMeek]

Great information, thanks!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@SolarInstaller7]

Nice video, thanks for sharing that video.

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

Opinions on Power Home Solar? Aka Pink Energy?

[@Shakstarr268_]

Great video!

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@LovinglyYourz]

Wow nice information

[@HariPLTS]

Nice solar cell❤

[@AbbottSusanna-h6x]

Thanks for the video - Very informative

[@panchovillaxx7]

I would advise if you have extra money and want to make an impact in the environment go ahead and install solar,but if you just want so save money on your power bill don’t install solar,electric companies have taken over. In my case I have 26 panels to produce enough power for my house right? Well not anymore,it work in a weird way where if you don’t use it goes to the grid (power company)which they pay you not even half for kilowatt for what they charge you for it,to fix this issue you have to install batteries [15-25k] depending on your system so if you add 50k +15 that’s 65k,you can see savings in about 20-30 years,like I said only if you care about wealthy people’s future then buy solar.

[@vythyolso]

solar I love that style

[@nasilelemataa1640]

Is it true that the mono crystal type of solar panels are better because they are effective in winter or rainy season where there is little sunlight?

[@tentimesful]

i have one side solar for maybe 18 hours a day in summer and I dont se the other side lol.... it works good... maybe I should put good wind powers lol to get more power out of it...

[@thatomogaswane7879]

I have electricity at my home but the output power is weak, so can I use solar to improve the output power by adding it to my grid ?

[@charliedaniels1]

How long do the solar panels last? Are they hazardous to dispose of?

[@codyhornyak4176]

About 20-25 years. There are recycling programs starting up for them. There just isn’t a huge amount of old solar panels yet

[@Zohdiak]

Is it possible to own your own panels (finance) and run on the city to offset the power generated from the panels?

[@ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! I think what you’re describing is called net metering in Canada. It’s where you own the solar panels and they generate electricity that is fed to the grid. You then receive credit for the power you generate, which is applied against the energy usage in your home. As far as we know, this doesn’t generate income, but if the system is sized correctly for your usage, you could potentially offset all of your electricity bills and also generate solar power for the grid. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching :) :)

[@hanklohan]

I'm not getting solar because my friend got drunk one day and he bit the inverter and got electrocuted.

[@mundermaali6710]

If i chose the solar system will it effect the home insurance price

[@Zyo117]

Depends on the provider, location, and direction the wind is blowing as i've heard recently.

[@ericbowen3813]

What is bifacial solar panels?

[@USNEM]

In texas, solar is a scam. The electric companies dont do 1:1 net metering. You end up paying transmission fees, AND they dont give you full price. So unless you do FULL home back up with batteries that will cover 130% of your usage than solar in texas is not financially a good idea.

[@አዲስእይታ-ረ9ቸ]

tanks more.

[@terrencesala5255]

What happens when you have to get your roof repaired for a leak? Yikes!

[@latinourbano]

What if a big hail storm breaks those solar panels....do you have to spend all that money again ?

[@mundermaali6710]

The panels are cheap less than $100 each

[@marcustvchannel5885]

Do advertising by usps mailling too

[@NightnGales]

What about slate roofs?

[@shaunhall960]

Right now I'm building the batteries for my e-bike. I'll be charging my bike via solar.

[@WRIGHTWAY5280]

Great idea.

[@logistiekoperator4552]

Im driving electric this would safe me over €300,- a month.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Buy USED or overstock panels people...ive found 250 watt panels ne win box 40-60% off lately

[@richardpagulong8719]

Can rain easily damage the solar panel?

[@joealeman1204]

No quality panels can withstand hail.

[@Lavonne9870]

Could you explain why California utilities are charging home owners to have solar connected to the grid? Stories are circulating of getting to the end of the year and finding out there's a bill for thousands of dollars. Please balance your reporting with the downsides of owning the solar panels too, please.

[@skojigoquist9288]

The biggest challenge in America is the suburb.

[@inlandbott]

that ground mount setup looks prone to theft and or vandalism

[@MartinvonTours11.11]

Cost? Solar is very expensive. Batteries are very expensive and have a certain life span. You all are crazy rich. What happens when a hail storm comes along and destroys the panel? Ground mounts take up a lot of space and are an eyesore, ruining the landscape.

[@guitar300k]

you don't talk about after the panel broke, what you gonna do

[@SolarwithJett]

Fantastic video! If you’re in the Virginia Beach area and want to see the price on solar panels lmk! I’d be more than happy to help

[@benderbender1233]

🤙

[@U.S.A_247]

Only way I would go solar is two ways I can pay for it up front, or it's buried into the home price. Both are still astronomical prices.. Otherwise solar panels are a joke. Before solar your bill maybe $150 (thanks Biden) After solar your bill maybe $15 ..... But panel leases/rent $375... I see no savings

[@sollara8581]

We thank God for the source of energy from His in Genesis the creation-SUN the solar energy.

[@skullandbones1832]

💚

[@therobertstv3931]

Okay

[@bevtrue6937]

Sounds expensive.

[@jamisonmunn9215]

Its a very simple short two letter answer No

[@smarterwitheverystep]

Must be an oil rig worker, lol.

[@davidgreen7392]

Questionable power is directly related to criminality in the Utilities industry.

[@chadwickhjones]

3:20 except roofs built before the 70s that are not up to current structural codes

[@Susan65334]

Thank you Maypower2029- great work . I have seen the same saving over the past few months we have had solar panels on our roof which you helped me install when i was recommended by you on the comment section (43 panels). Last year we had $300 in electricity bills - that's it! Maypower2029 is great!

[@TheBlackFoxMaster]

1:45 С этого места по подробней?

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Oh Lord Stay Away From Solar Panels, they don't give you what you need as you'll see below & very expensive. I live in Sunny SE Texas & my Buddy had his roof covered with Panels! He (He & Wife only) had to pay $315 a month for 30yrs for the system & still had to buy electricity from the grid!! My neighbor got a quote & it was around the same cost for a doublewide manufacturer home. Hell no, it's not worth it. Especially if you have a $170 electric bill. Your adding Debt for No Reason. If that home burns down? Like my Buddies did, insurance didn't cover those Panels. Now you're stuck with that debt.

[@352508]

The sun is a guaranteed energy source every day….false. Not every day. At least not where I live.

[@sky8ryder642]

Truth....where I live. Might not be everywhere. If solar may not be beneficial to you, move on....

[@clarencemoore2924]

the power company will just charge you more money every year if you have solar panels . because the power company don't like to loses money ..the poor people will pay more because they can't afford solar

[@youtubeuser2195]

How is that possible?

[@clarencemoore2924]

@@youtubeuser2195 what they do every year raise the price for power

[@sallyreim6668]

If I install solar, it's because I don't want to be on grid.

[@RadioRich100]

The simple answer is no

[@scottjenks7253]

No one is talking about the additional cost to remove and replace the panels when the roof needs to be replaced do to age. 90% of people ditch the panels when the realize that they have to find a third party company (which don't exist ) to remove and replace the panels. The roofers won't touch them and the solar panel companies will only install new systems. That is the cold hard solar truth that no one want to talk about. Sorry.

[@jglee6721]

Excellent. For decades I thought that it was a fantastic idea although I've never done it. Only the last few days I realized that it's a very bad idea as drilling into a good roof will only bring problems. If they simply mounted into the roof deck, not the rafters, then it's only a matter of time before water will get in. It's OK to have the panels in the yard on some type of a stand but I'd never put them on my roof. Leave the roof alone!

[@AK.172]

ഓടിന്റെ കാലം തീർന്നു..

[@AK.172]

സോളാർ പാനൽ മേന്ന വീടുകൾ വരും ഇനി...

[@2bNot]

So far i am 2 minutes 30 seconds in, and its all just words wasting my time. "Sun comes up every day"... wow really ? I'm going elsewhere.

[@mikepaul2831]

blah, blah, blah, as always.

[@RichardSchlaud]

Hahahaha! Do the math. ALL the math.

[@ivanvrabel8489]

Not worth it's just scam you end up with 40k loan it's scam all over

[@ByronSmith-m9c]

Well Donaldyou speak about all the problems but you never have a concrete plan. You lie so often it is just part of your everyday rhetoric.

[@jerrylockhart3069]

Bologna

[@c.f.3503]

First

[@simon359]

People are fools to connect to the grid, without a way to (disconnect) go off grid when the main grid power goes out! With all the talk about a grid collapsing, why would you only connect to the grid? That means when the grid goes down, your system goes down with it! 🙈

[@jamesengland7461]

Billions of people the world over rely on the grid throughout their lives with only minor, occasional inconveniences. Get over yourself.

[@simon359]

@@jamesengland7461 I guess you haven’t heard about the WEF plans! Good luck

[@simon359]

@Bleh Not when you realize that we’ve had the ability to replace fossil fuels since 1954! The energy companies are crooks, they don’t want anybody to be self-sufficient. And they’re willing to put you in prison, buy you out or take you out!

[@jjrusy7438]

The control unit switches the grid off. Emergency whole-house generator systems monitor the grid and disconnect when the grid goes down. So your stated problem can be solved.

[@iteerrex8166]

I know this topic very well. Sorry but I wouldn’t say this was a good presentation for beginners. It would leave them kind of lost.

[@PabloDamon]

Agreed, I installed a few systems well before the grid started its move to sway the citizens into believing the grid view.

[@iteerrex8166]

@Bleh I hope you got my reply before it disappeared.

[@iteerrex8166]

@Bleh that’s why I don’t link anymore.

[@iteerrex8166]

I’ll try it one word at a time. His yt ch is:

[@iteerrex8166]

Diy

[@universalsoldier9579]

I Would Like a Solar Panels if it helps with Bills and Stuff!🪟☀💵💵😁