Re: Another solar manufacturer gives?up

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From: jg
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:07

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On 11/03/2013 7:07 AM, jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com wrote:
> In sci.physics jg <jg@nospam.com> wrote:
>> On 11/03/2013 2:09 AM, jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>>> It is impossible to compare what your system would cost here without the
>>> full and complete specifications.
>>>
>>> In addition, you would have to specify the full and complete price of
>>> everything without any incentives or rebates.
>>>
>>>
>> http://www.australissolar.com.au/packages
>
> This shows 3 1.5 kW systems ranging from $1990 to $3990 with the caveats
> starting from and to approved customers, subject to terms and conditions.
>
> These prices are no better than the US prices for equivelant systems.
>
> Where you get that US prices are 5 times higher is beyond me.
>
>
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/509196/why-solar-installations-cost-more-in-the-us-than-in-germany/

I have seen other estimates of $7-9 per Watt in the US.

If you can show me a price of about $2000 for 1.5 kW ($1.30 per watt) I 
would question how you rate that as millionaire's territory given a 4 
year payback and $400-500 pa power bill saving without any subsidy.

Even savings would cover a loan for the outlay.
Debate losses for the power station, but how I am not better off is a 
mystery.

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