Residential Solar in North Florida (JAX)
Last Post 24 Nov 2022 03:17 AM by Cassy0110. 2 Replies.
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28 Oct 2022 02:23 PM
We recently relocated to Florida and I've been astounded by the cost of electricity from JEA. Our energy bill is easily double what it was in the Midwest. This has the wife and I thinking of going to solar.

Right now our peak usage was 3,000kWh in June. Our overall average for the year is somewhere between 1,800-2,000kWh. We do live in a two story home with two high efficiency heat pumps. We also both work from home which means that while we have smart thermostats they don't see much use as we're constantly home during the day.

I made a quick call to a company who quoted me $60,000 for a system before even discussing my usage needs with me. I do not believe this included a battery system of any kind as well. This seemed astoundingly high to me but that may be due to my inexperience with purchasing such systems.

While I have the $60K if I had to spend it I would much rather throw that into the mortgage and re-amortize the loan.

Is $60K what I should expect for a system capable of producing 2,000kWh's? Is there any reason not to lease the panels?
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14 Nov 2022 01:17 PM
I did all my solar my self so i have no reference to current prices. You can search the solar groups on Facebook or diysolarforum.com

https://pvwatts.nrel.gov will help you calculated the size system you need.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience." George Carlins
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24 Nov 2022 03:17 AM
I recommend taking a closer look at a set of Prology monocrystalline solar panels with a power of 400 watts with a 30 A charger controller
Solar system
I installed this on our RV in rainy Pacific North West.
Easy installation.
Ever since we disconnected from the piedestall and have only used solar power. I did not expect to be able to do that here in Oregon. But our batteries get fully charges every day and during the day we discharge To 40 - 50%, BUT IN THE AFTERNOON WE REACH 100% again. It has been like that even on rainy days. We can run lights, fans, water pump, tv, charging for PC, Phones and Ipads. All this on 400W solar system. I'm very possitive surprised by this.
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