Natalie, one of my clients, had a mother who resembled Erica in many ways. Natalieâs mother had been raped as a young woman; during her childhood, Natalie repeatedly heard that nothing she suffered could ever compare with her motherâs suffering. Natalie felt as if her own experience didnât matter.
The cost of installing solar power on a mid-sized home is between $30,000 to $40,000 dollars, which covers about 30 panels. If youâre connecting off the grid, expect a higher price tag to cover the cost of extra wiring and materials. Those 30 panels will produce about 8350 kW hours of energy a year or 22 kW hours a day.
Solar power is a clean, renewable energy source, yet it makes up less than 1 percent of the power used in the United States [source: USA Today]. Part of the reason more people aren't using solar energy to power their homes is the cost. Solar panels can cost $30,000 or more to install, an investment that can take 10 to 15 years to recoup [sources: Live Science, CNET News, Walsh].