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Harold in CR

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Any deals on Solar Panels, etc ??
« on: February 20, 2023, 03:41:08 PM »
Looking into adding solar to my Son's house. Figure 10 panels/ batteries, inverter to start. Energy bill runs around $150.00/month until summer. Has a fireplace that I can mod for MUCH better output for winter. Just no wood available, YET.
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Re: Any deals on Solar Panels, etc ??
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2023, 04:31:59 PM »

 This is a bad question to ask.
Historically here used panels have a number of pitfalls, users dont like them, water contamination bunch of other stuff.

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Re: Any deals on Solar Panels, etc ??
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2023, 06:28:12 PM »
Been away so long, wasn't aware.
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Re: Any deals on Solar Panels, etc ??
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2023, 06:40:39 PM »
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Re: Any deals on Solar Panels, etc ??
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2023, 12:26:00 AM »
Used panels can go bad, but they can be repaired:
https://www.fieldlines.com/index.php/topic,149794.msg1047834.html

Deals can be had from bulk sellers.  I come across them sometimes, but I have never been in the market for enough (100+) to investigate.

If you only want a dozen, then Kijiji and Ebay are the target you need.  Auctions come up from time to time.
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