Power Panels
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 MIDWEST SOLAR POOL COVER HEAVY HEATING THERMOTEX BLANKET 18 X 36 3 YR WARRANTY $80.70 Time Remaining: 23d 12h 58m Buy It Now for only: $80.70 |
 1 PC Outdoor Garden 3 LED Solar Spot Flood Landscape Light led spotlight lamp $7.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 55m |
 Evergreen Decorative Dragonfly Painted Glass Solar Birdfeeder with Metal frame $26.99 Time Remaining: 1h 59m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 6 Pack of Solar Multicolor LED Bubble Lights $69.99 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 32m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 Solar Kingfishers Garden Decoration $14.99 Time Remaining: 2h 49m |
 Flowtron Flying Insect Controller 1 2 1 1 1 2 Acre Mosquito Killer Bug Zapper $41.99 Time Remaining: 18d 17h 10m Buy It Now for only: $41.99 |
 Set of 10 pcs Home Luminaire Outdoor Garden Pathway Blue Solar LED Light $31.00 (19 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 2m |
 1 PC Outdoor Garden 3 LED Solar Spot Flood Landscape Light led spotlight lamp $4.26 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 55m |
 MIDWEST SOLAR POOL COVER HEAVY HEATING THERMOTEX BLANKET 20 X 40 3 YR WARRANTY $101.95 Time Remaining: 26d 12h 14m Buy It Now for only: $101.95 |
 Solar Power Led Rope light 100 Led Fairy Lights Waterproof Garden Light White $20.99 Time Remaining: 4h 11m |
 4 x 20 Sungrabber Pool Solar Replacement ING Panels $151.95 Time Remaining: 17d 11h 29m Buy It Now for only: $151.95 |
 High Performance Digital Thermostat for Traeger Grills $61.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 24m |
 Garden Outdoor 22in Torch Solar Light 3046 X4 $16.99 Time Remaining: 4h 48m |
 NITE GUARD SOLAR PREDATOR PROTECTION DEER REPELLENT $74.88 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 59m Buy It Now for only: $74.88 |
 One Swimming Pool Ball Solar Powered Floating LED Landscape Light Multi Color $20.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 4h 51m |
 New 1 Acre Flowtron BUG ZAPPER Mosquito Killer Trap Insect Control Light $53.98 Time Remaining: 28d 32m Buy It Now for only: $53.98 |
 New Solar Power 50 LED String Fairy Light Xmas Garden Christmas Party Blue $14.99 Time Remaining: 5h 4m |
 2 SOLAR GARDEN STAKE COLOR CHANGING HUMMINGBIRD LIGHT $9.68 Time Remaining: 5h 11m |
 MIDWEST SOLAR POOL COVER HEAVY HEATING THERMOTEX BLANKET 16 X 36 3 YR WARRANTY $79.99 Time Remaining: 29d 8h 1m Buy It Now for only: $79.99 |
 56FT 100 WHITE BUTTERFLY SOLAR STRING FAIRY LIGHT XMAS $24.86 Time Remaining: 5h 11m |
 ANNIN SOLAR LIGHT FOR FLAGPOLES APRIL 2011 MODEL 3 BATTERIES BRIGHTER LIGHTS $68.00 Time Remaining: 23d 15h 24m Buy It Now for only: $68.00 |
 24 T5 Fluorescent Grow Light 2 6400K PL Tek Floro Veg Bulb Hydroponic CFL Lamp $79.95 Time Remaining: 5h 12m Buy It Now for only: $87.95 |
 24 T5 Fluorescent Grow Light 2 3000K PL Tek Floro Veg Bulb Hydroponic CFL Lamp $79.95 Time Remaining: 5h 12m Buy It Now for only: $87.95 |
 Outdoor Yard Sonic Solar Mole Mouse Mice Gopher Rodent Pest Repeller New $12.89 Time Remaining: 15d 7h 20m Buy It Now for only: $12.89 |
 11M 60LED White Solar Powered Green Cable String Lights $9.92 Time Remaining: 5h 42m |
 4x20 Swimming Pool Solar Heating Panel w Coupler Made IN USA $149.00 Time Remaining: 10d 9h 47m Buy It Now for only: $149.00 |
 50LED Solar Powered Green String Light Xmas Garden Deco New Designer $8.99 Time Remaining: 5h 49m |
 1 PC Outdoor Garden 3 LED Solar Spot Flood Landscape Light led spotlight lamp $3.65 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 5h 55m |
 Honda EU2000i EU2000 Generator Service Repair Manual 61Z0700E7 $39.95 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 20m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 |
 16 Led Solar Power Outdoor Wall Lamp Sound Activated Yard Light Lamp New S030 $21.99 Time Remaining: 5h 56m |
 Solar Power 100 LED String Fairy Lights Outdoor Party $15.79 Time Remaining: 17h 42m Buy It Now for only: $15.79 |
 2pcs 16 Led Solar Power Outdoor Wall Lamp Sound Activated Yard Light Lamp $43.30 Time Remaining: 6h |
 Solar Power Fountain Water Pump Garden Plants Watering $12.50 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 1m |
 New Electric BUG ZAPPER Flowtron 1 2 Acre Mosquito Killer Insect Trap Light $42.48 Time Remaining: 28d 39m Buy It Now for only: $42.48 |
 Hydroponic 225 LED Grow Light Panel Blue White 13w 12 Aquarium Coral Reef Lamp $37.90 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 7m |
 Panel Repair Kit Pool Solar Panel FREE SHIPPING $12.90 Time Remaining: 20d 4h 53m Buy It Now for only: $12.90 |
 Solar Powered Motion Activated LED Security Flood Light eLEDing Pure Digital $72.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 11m |
 TV DVD STEREO 90 JET NEW 6 PERSON HOT TUBS SPAS LOUNGER HOT TUB SPA $2,175.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 15m Buy It Now for only: $4,799.00 |
 4x20 Solar Swimming Pool Heater Add on Panel couplers $147.75 Time Remaining: 18d 3h 24m Buy It Now for only: $147.75 |
 Set of 2 Solar Powered LED Green Mosaic Glass Lanterns $39.90 Time Remaining: 6h 20m Buy It Now for only: $43.90 |
 Solar Panel Repair Kit For Sungrabber Solar Panels $12.95 Time Remaining: 12d 8h 32m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 12v Blue Red Mixed 225 LED Grow Light Panel Indoor Garden Hydroponic Plant Lamp $32.90 Time Remaining: 6h 31m Buy It Now for only: $36.90 |
 NEW 6 PERSON 65 JET LARGE DEEP SPA HOT TUBS SPA TUB $1,125.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 54m Buy It Now for only: $3,899.00 |
 Quad band 450 LED Grow Light Panel Hydroponic Plant Lamp Blue Red Orange White $59.90 Time Remaining: 12d 15h 55m Buy It Now for only: $59.90 |
 Solar Power Led Rope light 100 Led Fairy Lights Waterproof Garden Light Blue $20.99 Time Remaining: 6h 56m |
 Solar Sun Ring Solar Cover For Swimming Pool Heating $17.87 Time Remaining: 25d 2h 56m Buy It Now for only: $17.87 |
 New Outdoor Garden 3 LED Solar Spot Flood Landscape LED Lights $9.99 Time Remaining: 7h 10m |
 Set of 2 Stainless Steel Tall Dome Solar Garden Lights $12.31 Time Remaining: 7h 14m |
 SOLAR MOTION SENSOR DETECTOR SUPER BRIGHT LED SECURITY SPOTLIGHT LIGHT AUTO ON $36.99 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 32m Buy It Now for only: $36.99 |
 Set of 4 Outdoor Solar Powered Garden Lawn Path Lights $8.92 Time Remaining: 7h 14m |
 Solar Power Fountain Water Pump Garden Plants Watering $12.45 Time Remaining: 11d 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $12.45 |
 Pro 225 LED 14 Watt Hydroponic Plant Hydro Grow Light Panel 14w Blue $31.88 Time Remaining: 7h 15m Buy It Now for only: $35.99 |
 New 2012 Pro 120w LED Aquarium Coral Reef Fish Tank Light Blue White Grow Light $138.88 Time Remaining: 7h 15m |
 2 Person Premium Infrared Sauna Hemlock Ceramic Saunas $1,129.00 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 44m Buy It Now for only: $1,129.00 |
 11M SOLAR POWER GREEN CABLE PARTY STRING LIGHT Blue $9.91 Time Remaining: 7h 25m |
 Solar Powered 65 Planter Lamp Post w 3 Lanterns NEW $124.99 Time Remaining: 7d 8h 56m Buy It Now for only: $124.99 |
 Garden Outdoor Hanging Solar Light 2137 d1 X8 $49.99 Time Remaining: 7h 38m |
 NEW SOLAR LIGHTED FLEXIBLE FLOWERS YARD DECOR $16.99 Time Remaining: 7h 42m |
 Patriot Lighting Solar Flag Pole Light Kit 4 Bright LED Adjustable NEW Free Ship $49.99 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 47m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 29x21 Octagonal Wedding Party Gazebo Tent Canopy White $599.99 Time Remaining: 7h 44m |
 New Solar Powered Garden Yard Decor Stake Multi Color Changing LED LightMoon $11.49 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 16m Buy It Now for only: $11.49 |
 450 LED Hydroponic Grow Light 2 Panel Lot 28w all Red $56.58 Time Remaining: 7h 45m Buy It Now for only: $62.88 |
 12 Inline Fan Air Blower Carbon Filter Combo Hydroponic Odor Control Scrubber A $329.95 Time Remaining: 7h 47m Buy It Now for only: $362.95 |
 Solar 60 100 LED Fairy Light String For Xmas Party Wedding Garden Decor 6 Colors $19.99 Time Remaining: 19d 22h 15m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 1 PC Outdoor Garden 3 LED Solar Spot Flood Landscape Light led spotlight lamp $4.46 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 50m |
 Solar Lily Flower Garden Yard Decor Stake Multi Color Changing LED Light New $11.49 Time Remaining: 24d 17h 10m Buy It Now for only: $11.49 |
 1 PC Outdoor Garden 3 LED Solar Spot Flood Landscape Light led spotlight lamp $4.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 7h 55m |
 Hayward Goldline Aqua Rite Electronic Salt Generator 25K System NIB $600.00 Time Remaining: 8h 1m |
 SolarPro XD1 Aboveground Swimming Pool Solar Heater 4512 by GAME $107.97 Time Remaining: 26d 5h 46m Buy It Now for only: $107.97 |
 JOHN DEERE DASH INSTRUMENT PANEL 300312314317 NEW IN BOX $39.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 8h 3m |
 2 Set Solar Power Crackle Glass Ball Color Change Garden Yard Decor Stake Light $22.99 Time Remaining: 15d 23h 10m Buy It Now for only: $22.99 |
 29x21 Octagonal Wedding Party Gazebo Tent Canopy White $599.99 Time Remaining: 8h 4m |
 Hayward H250FDN Pool Spa 250K btu Natural Gas Low NOx Energy Efficient heater $1,525.00 Time Remaining: 8h 10m |
 Eskott Safety Fence Section For Inground Swimming Pool $87.00 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 31m Buy It Now for only: $87.00 |
 Hayward H400FDN Pool Spa 400K btu Natural Gas Low NOx Energy Efficient heater $1,820.99 Time Remaining: 8h 10m |
 8 Outdoor Garden Solar Post Deck Cap Square Fence Light $69.99 Time Remaining: 26d 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 36FT 11M 60 LED Solar Power White Home Garden Outdoor String Light Waterproof $9.99 Time Remaining: 8h 24m |
 Weber 6631001 Genesis E 330 Natural Gas Grill Black $650.00 Time Remaining: 8h 27m |
 1000w 1000 watt Digital HPS MH Grow Light System Set $233.90 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 17m Buy It Now for only: $233.90 |
 New Outdoor powered light Solar Garden Light LED Lawn Lamp Landscape Path 8pcs $16.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 28m |
 NEW 3 Solar Cattail Spike Light Yard Stake Water Garden Pond Landscape Lighting $56.86 Time Remaining: 8d 18h 54m Buy It Now for only: $56.86 |
 New 8x Outdoor Garden Solar 3 LED Spotlight Lamp Floor Landscape Spot Light $44.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 33m |
 23ft Mix Colors LED Solar Powered Lights + Garden Spike $9.98 Time Remaining: 8h 40m |
 INSTOCK NEWKIDS Boy Girl SET With Solar Fireflies Garden Yard Spring Statue $68.00 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $68.00 |
 Solar Powered 20 led butterfly leafage string lights $9.99 Time Remaining: 8h 56m |
Does anybody here have solar panels and sell the extra electricity to the power company?
How much power with what kind of solar panels do you average making a day or month and how much do you sell and how much money do you make from selling electric to the electric company?
The answer depends on a lot of things.
1) In the US, any public utility company is required to buy back your excess power. Some small companies, like Co-ops and municipal companies, are except from this requirement. However, there is no regulation about how much they have to buy it for. Some companies buy it back at the same rate they sell it. So if you sell 500kwh a month, and buy 500kwh a month, your bill would be $0 (or a small connection fee). Some pay you an "avoided cost" rate, what they buy from other power plants, at a fraction of what they sell it for. So you may buy it at $0.15 per kwh, but they'll buy any extra from you for $0.05. Some companies limit you to zeroing out your bill, some will write you a check for whatever you generate.
2) How much power you use would determine how big of a system you need. If you buy 1000kwh per month, you would need a system big enough to generate that much during the day, so you can sell the excess during the day, and buy it back at night. That way, you don't need batteries for night, you basically use the electric company to hold your extra power until you need it later. Check out how many kwh you buy a month from the electric company, it will be listed on your electric bill. Plug that number into the calculator at http://www.altestore.com/store/calculators/on_grid_calculator/. That will tell you how big of a system you need.
You know the expression it takes money to make money? It will cost a lot to buy a system bigger than what you need, and with few exceptions, will most likely not make you money selling power back. It's a better investment to first spend your money on conserving electricity, it costs less money to save electricity than to make it. Once you have cut your requirements, THEN look into buying a solar system.
Most people buy a system big enough to generate a percentage of what they use, therefore reducing their bill, not eliminating it, and certainly not making money on it. Many tax incentives are available to help pay for it, you can see them at http://www.dsireusa.org.
The AltE Store has got some great free videos talking about solar power, check them out at http://www.altestore.com/store/Books-Classes-Educational-Videos/Educational-Videos/c1138/
