My issue with solar panels in The Villages is that the solar contractors all advertise that their system will save you money on electricity. I believe that their claims are bogus, but that is the sales pitch. They all calculate a payback period that is too short because it is based on unrealistic and incomplete financial projections. And, who believes that a small contractor can honor a 20 year parts and labor warranty? If you want to help the planet by buying a solar system, then that is a good reason to buy one. But, I think most people buy a solar system because the contractor has deceived them into believing that it is a good financial investment. However, that is the only way the contractors can stay in business.
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