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Old 08-15-2013, 09:19 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by PRBuzz View Post
It is highly unlikely anyone in NE can put up a solar panel field on their roof large enough to supply 100% of their needs. Things like, clouds, snow cover on panels, short winter days, and night also tend to lower output. All this talk of putting up panels doesn't include any storage mechanism, aka batteries.

You will still need your local electric company!
There's a guy near me with a grid tie system that routinely produces more electricity than he uses. I buy his extra with a gift card from my business. It's usually between $25-$50. I'm sure he lives very spartanly.
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