This is something I've been considering. Not because of "green energy" or "climate change" nonsense, but because of the expected rise in energy costs and probable power grid outage.
I'm sure there are people in this community that have done extensive research about this and I'm humbly asking for opinions from anons about this.
Thanks.
Solar panels pollute to create, they're inefficient, need replacement, and you are still connected to the grid. You will not be your own power station, and when the power goes out, your power goes out, too.
Most people get into debt to purchase solar for their home. They do it under the guise of "I'll just make the same payment that I do to the power company already", not realizing the high interest they are paying.
If you think you'll be in your home for another decade and you'll pay for it all up front, then it may be worthwhile. But I wouldn't get into any sort of consumer debt for some panels that attract birds and don't even allow me to be energy independent. Not to mention supporting Chinese-produced solar panels that further pollute the Yangtze in production.