What Kind Of Solar Power Setup Would I Need To Power A Single Room's Energy Needs?

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What kind of solar power setup would I need to power a single room's energy needs?

Let me just say, the cost would be too much to be worthwhile. It appears you would need at least 750 watts. if you wanted to use the electrical things at night too, the system would have to deliver that much power for the equipment, and more to charge the batteries. Make it a total of 1500 watts, and you would need between 10 and 15 panels, plus an inverter, mounting rails for the panels, two fused disconnect switches and wire. I expect around $10,000 or more.

At my electric rate of 7 cents a kwh, a 1500 watt system can make 10 cents of electricity per hour. Assume an average of 5 hours of full sun a day 365 days a year it makes $182.50 worth of electricity a year, which is 54 years to pay for itself if it does cost $10,000. But I think you should be able to get a 1500 watt system for less than $10,000, especially since costs are coming down and there are still rebates.