Comments on: Can You Run An Entire Home Strictly On Solar Power?

By: n

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:04:04 +0000

it is possible but the initial cost will be expensive- over time it will pay for itself with the money you save on bills and of course is great for the environment, if only more people were keen on it

By: g_man

g_man — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:58:29 +0000

You can, but the expense is so great that you will never recoup it !

By: Bonno

Bonno — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:04:13 +0000

feasible if you don’t need a/c, or water well.
LP frig, LP heat, wood heat etc…, batteries for light OK, but you’ll need real juice to turn the big boys ( 220 COMPRESSOR & PUMP MOTOR)

By: fathead

fathead — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:25:15 +0000

There are ways to do it but in the end it will cost more than $30k to do it right. For example, if you want to avoid the efficiency hit of converting 12, 24, or 48 VDC to 110 VAC you will have to use low-voltagle lighting and appliances. A split system might work better; 12V lighting and inverter for running standard appliances.
To bank enough energy for an average KWH consumption rate will require quite a few cells. If you figure $50/15W cell you can see it adds up quickly.