45W Solar Panels only $199

Nelson Atwell · Aug 29, 2006

I wasn't aware these were so inexpensive. I wonder how much power I could generate if I covered the south-facing portion of my garage roof with these?

edit: added the link

Thomas Rogers · Aug 29, 2006

Can I assume you wanted to include an eBay link like the following, Nelson?

Tom Schindler · Aug 30, 2006

I wonder how much power I could generate if I covered the south-facing portion of my garage roof with these?

Enough power to charge three cell phones and save about 3 bucks a year.

Tom

Chops · Aug 30, 2006

If you're serious about saving money a solar hot water collector system will do it, provided you have a suitable climate.

Solar power panel technology has a looooong way to go.

Nelson Atwell · Aug 30, 2006

We had those hot water systems in Turkey. They worked pretty well, but whenever there was a hard freeze they would freeze and burst.

Todd Z · Aug 30, 2006

The systems we have installed here will only pay for them selves after 10-12 years and thats even with all the rebates that are offered....

They are good, BUT NY law is that you can NOT store power on your property, SO at night you using the power company any way....

Yes your bill is cut to about 20% but with the overall cost it takes a long time to re coupe it back..

Todd Z

Johnny O · Aug 30, 2006

Dang, I need something to power the clothes dryer for free. I opened a second office and the utilities are not included. One-room office and I'm getting hosed by the power company for the commercial peak rate for $159 a month because of the dryer. The building is all-electric, no gas.