What do you think abour solar panels on roofs?
By Mrki Krki
@mrki444 (15162)
Croatia (Hrvatska)
April 19, 2020 3:08am CST
I see some EU fonds helps you add solar panels on roofs. It helps you lower bills and some even sell electricity. Investition is not small and you need to add changes into roof structure and home heating systems. I don't have house but if I would build it from scratch I would think about it especially if I can get support.
What do you think about solar panels on roof?
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
19 Apr 20
I made a research on the solar energy system some years ago because I was very interested to get out of the grid. But the solar energy system is not that cost efficient which means you just spend for the novelty. You cannot be on solar for all your electric needs.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 the point is if solar is not cost effective then you just spend more. I consider solar a novelty for now.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@Alexandoy Of course but I see many houses with it.
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@Lakshman15 (2662)
• India
21 Apr 20
Yes it's really good idea. Due to roof top solar panels we have lot of benifits but it is very costly.
But now our government also offering some punt for those persons who planed to fix solar panels for their offices or homes.
After over this situation i think about it.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
21 Apr 20
@Lakshman15 This is good for solar panels. Did you already ask how much invest would cost?
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@Lakshman15 (2662)
• India
21 Apr 20
@mrki444 yes having 600 ft house only not big,medium size..
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@allen0187 (59761)
• Philippines
19 Apr 20
I always though of it as a good idea but here in Manila it is expensive to have solar panels installed.
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@allen0187 (59761)
• Philippines
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 we have dry and wet season here in the Philippines. Summer usually last for two months but it doesn't rain until August-October. Much have changed due to the climate change. Back then, rainy season started around June.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@allen0187 If you have longer summer it is better since panels can produce more energy.
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@alexjessi (1033)
• Hanoi, Vietnam
21 Apr 20
i absolutely agreed, save energy also save the environment are all my favorite things to do
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@alexjessi (1033)
• Hanoi, Vietnam
21 Apr 20
@mrki444 right and i just scared if there is raining 
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@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
19 Apr 20
I think it is a very good idea, but it is too expensive for us. Some people here have installed solar panels, but there are quite few of them.
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@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 I am not sure, but I read that the price here is $10000 or more, and most people can't afford that kind of investment.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@Porcospino Same situation here. Price is very high so this many people apply for help.
@GrannyGee (3517)
• Louisburg, North Carolina
23 Apr 20
I think solar panels would be great to have. We have a lot of solar panel farms close to us now. They used to not be here until the past years. We only saw them out west in California when we traveled there each week ... we drove a tractor-trailer.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
23 Apr 20
@GrannyGee it can be independent energy source.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
19 Apr 20
They are really good but very expensive at present
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 yes...but the initial investment is really huge when we calculate it in our currency
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@amitkokiladitya In Croatia I think it is 10 000 euros.
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@stapllotik (1935)
• India
19 Apr 20
In my country, especially in urban areas people live under cooperative housing systems. Not a mandatory stuff, as the pvt.and govt. electricity board provides electricity across the country.
But I think it's a great investment for the future. Solar panels are one time investment and has multiple advantages. People need more education and presentations on this. Above all it is for the welfare of the people
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@stapllotik (1935)
• India
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 Yes our government support this. People can apply to the Govt. Solar Roof Top Project from the honorary ministry of new and renewable energy.
Again, the electricity board in India, both public and private are the leading in distributing energy provider, therefore it will take time for people to understand it's long term benefits. What is the scene in your country?
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@stapllotik We also have some agency where we send apply but then we all togethere wait money from EU funds.
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
19 Apr 20
I would love to have solar panels. They are expensive though.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@yoalldudes Some do but is hard to get money for it. First you need send a lot of paperwork.
@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 Really. I doubt they do here.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
19 Apr 20
I may opt for it but needs a big amount to get things done
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Apr 20
@Butterfingers You can contact them but it is question when they can come to you and make everything.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
19 Apr 20
@mrki444 I think we can easily contact them and just need the money and they will manage everything
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
19 Apr 20
I like that idea since I'm planning to have our own house in the future, I will have those installed. But maybe not in roofs because of the rain can ruin it. Maybe they can figure out the best solution for that by the time I have a house.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
21 Apr 20
I wish I have one; to save on electricity bill.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
19 Apr 20
They are expensive but it can give you a lot of savings on utilities later on.
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@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
19 Apr 20
It is really good idea. In my home we have small solar charging emergency lights. Hear we have a problem is if we get any repair there is no people to repair those one more thing is very costly..
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