Answer:
It all depends on what you are prepared to spend and what sort of system you install. I have both grid tie and stand alone systems installed at my home, and both work really well, although we initially had some inverter problems with the grid tie system until we decided to only use top shelf gear.
We have 6.6 kW grid tie system on the roof of the house which supplies around 3 times our requirements, and a 1.5 kW stand alone system that supplies the backyard workshop and pool pump. The grid tie system cost around $6500 to install, and the small stand alone system cost $4500 although this was designed and built by myself, so a purchased system may well be more (batteries are still expensive, but this price is coming down).
In the current configuration (top tier panels, Fronius grid tie inverter and Victron stand alone inverter and charge regulator), we have had no failures in several years, and power bills are something that happen to other people.
My advice is look at what your requirements are, then double that when you spec out your system and don’t go for the cheapest price. Buy your components based on the quality and reputation of the manufacturer, it will be expensive, but you will save money in the long run. A good manufacturer will guarantee their products for at least 12 years and you should expect to get at least 20 years of life out of them.
Step-by-step explanation:
Solar energy is more than enough for any business or home, but if you want to know if it is cost effective, you need to run the numbers. It does have to be grid-tied though to provide electricity at night or when cloudy for multiple days. In most cases, batteries are not cost-effective at this time.
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