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At current or predicted future electricity/gas prices ? I can imagine having solar and using partly that (instead of selling it back to grid for pennies) might
by ilyt 4y ago
At current or predicted future electricity/gas prices ?
I can imagine having solar and using partly that (instead of selling it back to grid for pennies) might've skewed that too
- sokoloff 4y agoOur grid is plurality natural gas fired, so I’d expect them to broadly track for the majority of the lifecycle of this equipment. A slate roof precludes advisable/economic solar installation, plus the major part of heating load is in winter (obviously) and in the 75% of the day that’s not 9AM to 3PM.
- Jochim 4y agoAs a fellow owner of a slate roof I recently came across panels made to look like blocks of slate tile[0]. They look to be a bit less efficient than a traditional panel and I've not looked into the costs yet but it's nice to have the option! I imagine there would be similar products in your neck of the woods. [0] https://www.gb-sol.co.uk/files/PV%20Slate%20brochure%20v2_3.pdf https://www.gb-sol.co.uk/files/PV%20Slate%20brochure%20v2_3....
- sokoloff 4y agoThose are beautiful; thanks for the reference! At the price of labor in New England, I kind of doubt those will have an economic payback either, but I'll do a little more poking around.