James Newtons Massmind wrote:

> As an example, I have a system on my roof right this moment that generated
> $1,400 of electricity last year. It cost $21,000 installed (before the
> rebates) so it will pay for itself in 15 of its 25 year lifespan. Actually
> it will pay for itself in 10 years because of the federal and state
> incentives. If the panels generated less power than it took to make them,
> how could that ever be possible? See:
> http://www.massmind.org/other/solar/case1.htm

My disappointment with solar is a local problem.  We get a lot of hail 
storms.

Any system I might install and attempt to make it to "payback" on, would 
likely be destroyed or heavily damaged every three years, on average.

Some panels can survive a pretty good pounding, but when Mother Nature 
drops 3/4" hail on your house every three to five years, solar panels on 
the roof don't seem like such a good idea.

Nate
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