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Without rebates and
tax credits, solar electricity requires a large cash outlay. In effect,
you are paying for years of electricity at one time or you are paying
interest to finance that outlay. However, with rebates and tax credits,
cash outlays shrink dramatically and solar electricity becomes quite
practical. See Costs & Economics here. If not grid
connected, solar systems require storage with batteries. Batteries are
relatively expensive, require periodic maintenance and replacement,
household space, and can be dangerous.
See Battery here. Solar systems require
an inverter to convert DC to AC electricity. See Understanding Electricity
here. Stand alone or
battery systems need a generator that consumes fossil fuel and generates
air pollution. See Battery Backup here. Once some people
think their electricity is "free," they tend to use more of it,
distorting the system performance. See Energy Efficiency here. In a system connected
to the grid, if net metering is not available, solar is not as practical.
See Net Metering here. See Benefits
of Solar For
further information about Renewable
Energy or this area of Texas
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