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Old 05-27-2021, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
OP, you may want to clarify, solar for pool heating, or solar electric for lowering your electric bill. I agree with above comments, solar electric does not have a break even point in my lifetime, solar pool heating appears to be a good idea. There have been many threads on both of these topics so a search on this site will provide lots of info and comments.
This for the home, not a pool. My son-in-law is considering because his electric bill is over $500. per month (pool, kids and lots of house). Located in Va. Got his 1st quote around $56,000. Placed on a metal roof. Seems like very high, but they told him it will pay for itself in 6 years.