Did PV solar power just become affordable?

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Trace Engineering says those doing solar homepower 'likely will not save any money'

the world's leading homepower evangelism site says that it is impossible to make money with homepower.

Could you provide a specific quote and link to what you just said?

There is more at the website of Trace Engineering (Xantrex), a leading manufacturer of homepower components:
http://www.xantrex.com/support/readfaq.asp?did=261&p=559

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My utility bills are very high, and I want to switch to off-grid solar power to save money, how much money can I save?

You likely will not save any money. A solar and off-grid electrical system designed to be large enough to off-set high utility bills would be prohibitively expensive. Reducing your energy consumption is the single most effective way to lower utility bills. The typical off-grid home uses well under 10 kW/h of power per day. If your consumption can be reduced to that level you are a good candidate for an independent electrical system.
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