James Newtons Massmind wrote:

> My total system cost $21,000 (before the rebates) and it made $1,200 worth
> of electricity last year. It will have "earned its keep" on the planet in
> 17.5 years. They are warranted for 25 years by Hitachi so I expect the will
> at LEAST break even.
> 
> My payoff will be in 10.63 years ASSUMING the electric rates hold steady.
> Based on the latest reports from the DOE, the price is going to soar in the
> next few years and I stand to make a killing. <insert maniacal laughter>

I got same figures here in Italy last week, listening to some persons/firms.
I'm going to install my own plant too, as I get my new house (maybe some 
10.000 EUR worth, 2KW circa)

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