When told the price of bringing utility lines to their home would cost $30,000, these homeowners decided they would embrace the do-it-yourself attitude and bring their home off-grid themselves. Happy with the quality and brand of the panels, the owners are very satisfied with their system.
One change they would make however would be sure to hire certified installers, as they believe that would further lower costs and complications. The system runs everything in the house operating on 110 V, including the sound system, TV, fridge, and lighting. They received very little service from his dealer and had to complete the project themselves, with the company’s help. The system runs on 6 large batteries, which were replaced in 2009 after only 5 years of service at a cost of $2200 — double the 2004 price. In all, this solar panel project cost about $17000.
