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Old 10-07-2021, 08:04 PM
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I can provide two addresses that had solar. Here are their stories:

One had solar, batteries and solar water. He claimed he paid 80k. Had the system three years. Attempted to sell the home 30k above (non solar) market. It took seven months to sell (in 2020). He sold for 15k below market. Real estate agent stated buyers are fearful of the maintenance on the system.

Second home:. Owner was absolute in his belief that as a "business" solar pays. Installed when he was in his early seventies. 3.5 years later cancer took him. I was in that home, I can testify that the cost of solar would have better been spent on items that appeal to home buyers, basic cosmetics.

There is a third home that I won't say where it is. Owned by a self identifying disabled person (seems to be a social security claim), patio villa. Financed solar to 'save' money. I'm not sure how that math is working for the owner. I mentioned the disability thing because the owner is clearly not wealthy.

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