Comments on: 97% of Americans Overestimate Cost of Installing Solar Panels

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:05:00 +0000

” the cheapest part of solar installation ” sorry, what are you referring to here?

nope, not a politician.

and thanks for the compliments, always appreciated

By: Tim Corliss

Tim Corliss — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:02:00 +0000

Stupid article. You picked the cheapest part of solar installation. As another mentioned; $50k for a 5kw system connected to the grid. Did a politician write this stupid article?

By: cellmaker

cellmaker — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:16:00 +0000

This article needs a lot more information. What is your $1000 paying for?

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Agreed. See what you were referring to now.

By: Amy Bowman

Amy Bowman — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:31:00 +0000

I agree – being in marketing and all – but people are rightly dubious of spin, we need to back up any marketing and advertising with education and fact.

Clean energy shouldn’t be a hard thing to sell, but it can be because of negative spin (aka the forces of evil) working against us.

By: Cesar Orlando Pallares Delgado

Cesar Orlando Pallares Delgado — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:12:00 +0000

The think is how you show those facts to people, and that`s a bit of marketers work. If Companies want to have a demand, then they should promote their products, it’s the only way

By: Solar Companies in Sacramento

Solar Companies in Sacramento — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:23:00 +0000

Installation cost is probably the biggest issue home owners bring up when solar panels are mentioned. Thankfully, solar power is gradually growing in popularity. As more knowledge about solar power is promoted, solar panel companies can focus more on advertising the low cost options involved in installation, especially when compared to the future saving home owners are sure to have.

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Facts can convince people, but marketing and advertising often do a much better job of it.

By: Amy Bowman

Amy Bowman — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:40:00 +0000

Awesome job of educating people, Zach. I am sure we both missed a lot of misconceptions. Check out the book and let me know what you think!

By: Amy Bowman

Amy Bowman — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:39:00 +0000

I think we all need to invest more in education. Marketing and advertising don’t convince people. FACTS do.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Yes, you can have just one panel installed, but what is the cost to go zero-net energy? I believe that is where the public confuses the numbers.
Jim

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Definitely!!

By: Dcard88

Dcard88 — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:35:00 +0000

Lets not forget that there are many installers still attempting to get over $10 per watt. Thats $50 for a 5kW system and even after rebates you can still end up with over $30K for a mid size resi system.

Someone has to pay for the sales guy’s Benz.

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By: dmtk

dmtk — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:56:00 +0000

Clearly solar installers must invest a lot more into marketing and advertisment

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:34:00 +0000

certainly isn’t!

we’ve knocked a few out of the box before:

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/03/02/solar-energy-myths-lomborg/

http://planetsave.com/2012/01/27/7-home-solar-power-myths-busted/

But i’m curious to see what your 87(!) are.

By: Amy Bowman

Amy Bowman — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:29:00 +0000

Cost isn’t the only misconception about solar! Check out 87 Solar Myths for 86 other things people misunderstand about solar: http://tinyurl.com/bshvffh