[Henryk]

I'm thinking of options regarding electricity. Solar electric (NOT pool heaters or such things) of the whole house can save lots of money once over the initial investment.

Do you have solar electric? Does it live up to its reputation for saving money on the electric bill? Who did the job for you? Would you hire them again?

TIA from the novice.

[Dana1963]

I hope you receive a response from an actual user. Too many times all responses are opinion-based.

[retiredguy123]

Lots of threads on this. Do a search. Most of them conclude that it will not be a good investment. But, the contractors who sell the system will claim otherwise.

[metoo21]

Well, since insurers seem to want everyone to replace their roof every 15 years in order to insure the house, be aware that the panels have to be removed first and then put back afterwards. Extra $$

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by metoo21

Well, since insurers seem to want everyone to replace their roof every 15 years in order to insure the house, be aware that the panels have to be removed first and then put back afterwards. Extra $$

Yes. About $4,000. The solar contractor will probably omit that information from their sales pitch.

[villagetinker]

Be real careful, recent article stated there was a bill going through the FL legislature to REDUCE the payments to solar electric installations. There was going to be a xx (10?) year grace period for current installations, but from what I recall, these system will NEVER pay for them selves under the new payment proposal. Please research this carefully.

Originally Posted by Henryk

I'm thinking of options regarding electricity. Solar electric (NOT pool heaters or such things) of the whole house can save lots of money once over the initial investment.

Do you have solar electric? Does it live up to its reputation for saving money on the electric bill? Who did the job for you? Would you hire them again?

TIA from the novice.

I had TESLA solar install mine- it's a wonderful system with full application and 0 down time with power. I have in both of my homes this combined with Tesla vehicles in both homes to me it saves. (time and money) think of never needing an oil change or tune ups or dealership visits or to visit a gas station)

The shingles under the panels do not get exposed to UV (which breaks down the shingles) so no need to replace under. just feather into the existing.

When you get a solar system you form a contract with your electric supplier and you are locked into a buy back rate. (credits for unused or sold electric) just don't over build your system and use what you need. You won't make money selling the extra electric anyway.

Tesla has a 25 year bumper to bumper on the solar so it should outlive me.

Hope this helps!!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DAIII

I had TESLA solar install mine- it's a wonderful system with full application and 0 down time with power. I have in both of my homes this combined with Tesla vehicles in both homes to me it saves. (time and money) think of never needing an oil change or tune ups or dealership visits or to visit a gas station)

The shingles under the panels do not get exposed to UV (which breaks down the shingles) so no need to replace under. just feather into the existing.

When you get a solar system you form a contract with your electric supplier and you are locked into a buy back rate. (credits for unused or sold electric) just don't over build your system and use what you need. You won't make money selling the extra electric anyway.

Tesla has a 25 year bumper to bumper on the solar so it should outlive me.

Hope this helps!!

From previous threads think there is a lot more to this. When the roof needs replacement it will be entire roof and panels will need to come off and replaced.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Henryk

I'm thinking of options regarding electricity. Solar electric (NOT pool heaters or such things) of the whole house can save lots of money once over the initial investment.

Do you have solar electric? Does it live up to its reputation for saving money on the electric bill? Who did the job for you? Would you hire them again?

TIA from the novice.

I found the article:
Changes to Florida'''s solar power laws could '''devastate''' industry

Hope the link works.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

From previous threads think there is a lot more to this. When the roof needs replacement it will be entire roof and panels will need to come off and replaced.

Was going off of my experience as what the OP was requesting.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by DAIII

I had TESLA solar install mine- it's a wonderful system with full application and 0 down time with power. I have in both of my homes this combined with Tesla vehicles in both homes to me it saves. (time and money) think of never needing an oil change or tune ups or dealership visits or to visit a gas station)

The shingles under the panels do not get exposed to UV (which breaks down the shingles) so no need to replace under. just feather into the existing.

When you get a solar system you form a contract with your electric supplier and you are locked into a buy back rate. (credits for unused or sold electric) just don't over build your system and use what you need. You won't make money selling the extra electric anyway.

Tesla has a 25 year bumper to bumper on the solar so it should outlive me.

Hope this helps!!

So let’s say 12 years or so after you install the panels you have to replace the roof. How are you going to find shingles that match? Will that partial replacement void the new shingle warranty and how will the insurance company feel about this method of reroofing?

[Dana1963]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I found the article:
Changes to Florida'''s solar power laws could '''devastate''' industry

Hope the link works.

Duke Energy solar expansion approved by Florida regulators
Some customers will voluntarily pay more upfront on their bills to help finance 10 plants and then receive future bill credits.
Duke Energy solar expansion approved by Florida regulators

[Bgillam]

I wonder why Florida Legislature would want to take away solar jobs and savings for us?? The electric company want us to turn our thermostats to 65 for the whole weekend. They need help with solar power.

[Blackbird45]

I love the idea of solar and it might be worth it to install, but at my age I will never recoup the investment. You have to calculate your present monthly bill, nail down what you would save, if you sell your home are buyers willing to pay for the upgrade and what is your life expectancy. As dark as that might sound it has to come into the calculation.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

So let’s say 12 years or so after you install the panels you have to replace the roof. How are you going to find shingles that match? Will that partial replacement void the new shingle warranty and how will the insurance company feel about this method of reroofing?

I agree. And, I doubt that you will even find a roofer who will install a partial roof for less money, and they definitely won't guarantee that it won't leak. "Feathering" the new shingles into the existing ones sounds like a bogus claim from a solar salesperson.