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MLAA

(19,698 posts) Thu Jul 16, 2020, 03:50 PM Jul 2020

I have a company coming over Tuesday, I think they will recommend Tesla Powerwall. Anyone have a solar battery system for their home?

Thanks!

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Has anyone had experience with a solar battery? [View all] MLAA Jul 2020 OP

I have 3, what do you need to know? Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #1

Hey Miguelito, MLAA Jul 2020 #2

You want both installed at same time if possible Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #4

I leave in a desert in Southern AZ MLAA Jul 2020 #6

Well, I didn't want to be nosey, Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #9

FYI The batteries are also eligible for the Solar tax credit Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #17

The inverter question seems to be the biggest issue to work out nt Shermann Jul 2020 #8

Well, there are two main choices Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #10

You are assuming a grid-tie system Shermann Jul 2020 #12

Well, that can be a touchy point with some folks Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #14

I had solar panels installed just over a year ago. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #3

Depending on where you live Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #5

I live in northern New Mexico. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #19

Resale value for solar equipped houses Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #22

Unfortunately I do have a gas range and ove, plus gas heats my hot water. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #23

Hey Miguelito MLAA Jul 2020 #24

Outstanding Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #25

Thank you! MLAA Jul 2020 #26

I too am looking more towards the security of having MLAA Jul 2020 #7

Something else you might want to consider Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #11

Thank you! MLAA Jul 2020 #13

No, it caught my eye a while back Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #15

Good video. MLAA Jul 2020 #18

Well, Ben's install was a few month's back Miguelito Loveless Jul 2020 #21

Luckily for me it's rarely above 90 degrees in Santa Fe. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #20