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in2herbs

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2. I live in another state but have solar. My recommendation is to install more panels than what the

Reply to quakerboy (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:40 PM

22 hrs ago

solar company says you will need. In that way you will be generating more power ($$) than just the bare minimum.

I have 30 panels on concrete columns that rotate with the movement of the sun. My house is 4200 sq. ft. and I still have an energy credit -- even after four months!

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Any of yall have solar? [View all] quakerboy 22 hrs ago OP

I've been on solar for fifteen years BeneteauBum 22 hrs ago #1

Ha. Now id like to know more quakerboy 22 hrs ago #5

Well, I spend a lot of time in south Florida and Bahamas BeneteauBum 21 hrs ago #10

Fair enough quakerboy 20 hrs ago #13

With hurricanes BeneteauBum 19 hrs ago #14

I live in another state but have solar. My recommendation is to install more panels than what the in2herbs 22 hrs ago #2

Ive got the panels. But the production is not what i was expecting, even given season and weather quakerboy 22 hrs ago #3

I've been on solar with batteries for about 5 years and love it. MLAA 22 hrs ago #4

Interesting quakerboy 22 hrs ago #6

Sorry, I didn't see you were specifically asking about Oregon. I'm in Southern Az. MLAA 22 hrs ago #7

No worries. quakerboy 22 hrs ago #8

Every so often I like a small dose of humidity, rain, and I don't mind if it rains on my vacation 😂 MLAA 21 hrs ago #9

We have had solar since last April and love it. Polly Hennessey 21 hrs ago #11

You up for a pm with some questions? quakerboy 20 hrs ago #12

The finance works best if you are paying cash for the product and installation. 3Hotdogs 12 hrs ago #15