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Old 12-07-2023, 09:41 AM
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If you are considering the Sunflower, please look at how its cost per kW compares to roof-mounted panels. The Sunflower has what appears to be a large, heavy, and expensive support. Roof-mounted panels are probably much cheaper and don’t waste yard space.

Another option is to buy solar roof shingles when it’s time to replace your roof. The idea has been around for decades, but I consider it to be bleeding-edge technology. It think they’ll be a great option in a few years. Tesla has been selling them for a while. They had some initial problems, but are addressing them.