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Some elements aren't working as we'd hoped - some avatars didn't survive the transition, and we're still having issues with attachments that weren't added as inline images, but we're hoping to have that all sorted out soon.
Some elements aren't working as we'd hoped - some avatars didn't survive the transition, and we're still having issues with attachments that weren't added as inline images, but we're hoping to have that all sorted out soon.
Solar Power for the Home..
Any one been down or in process of doing this ?
I am not fool enough to think it will make me greener; as the actual manufacture of the crystals and other bits is all dirty. But while it is in their back yard and not mine (Australia is in a special bubble where we are insulated from the rest of the world... Even though some one forgot to tell that Volcano in Chile), I am considering making the leap :o
Lots of spin doctors and anal stats (from Google and forums and sales and Marketing) as to how great it is and how you can not only reduce costs but also produce an income ?
Opps... BOT.
1: Any hard observations as to which panel type is better - OR is it that the differences are minor today as things have developed over the last few years ?
2: Any comment as to getting the next size up Inverter so that it does not have to work so hard (more efficient due to less losses and also less stress so a better life expectancy)
and
that extra panels can be added later.
3: Any brands / manufacturers that stand out OR should be avoided at all costs ?
4: Other ?
AND call me a Cynic, but don't pity me ;D But what is the chance that at some stage if I am producing excess and earn credits that can be collected at the end of the year etc. as a cash payment . That the ATO does not at some point go... Hang on; your earning $$$, that needs to be added to your taxable income :o :o :o :o
I mean, I pay tax and collect my $ and place in a bank and then have to identify and interest / income derived and pay tax again ;D So why not apply the same process to when I generate power and get paid for it ?
Anger on I love life when it is so simple that a two year old can grasp the concepts.
I am not fool enough to think it will make me greener; as the actual manufacture of the crystals and other bits is all dirty. But while it is in their back yard and not mine (Australia is in a special bubble where we are insulated from the rest of the world... Even though some one forgot to tell that Volcano in Chile), I am considering making the leap :o
Lots of spin doctors and anal stats (from Google and forums and sales and Marketing) as to how great it is and how you can not only reduce costs but also produce an income ?
Opps... BOT.
1: Any hard observations as to which panel type is better - OR is it that the differences are minor today as things have developed over the last few years ?
2: Any comment as to getting the next size up Inverter so that it does not have to work so hard (more efficient due to less losses and also less stress so a better life expectancy)
and
that extra panels can be added later.
3: Any brands / manufacturers that stand out OR should be avoided at all costs ?
4: Other ?
AND call me a Cynic, but don't pity me ;D But what is the chance that at some stage if I am producing excess and earn credits that can be collected at the end of the year etc. as a cash payment . That the ATO does not at some point go... Hang on; your earning $$$, that needs to be added to your taxable income :o :o :o :o
I mean, I pay tax and collect my $ and place in a bank and then have to identify and interest / income derived and pay tax again ;D So why not apply the same process to when I generate power and get paid for it ?
Anger on I love life when it is so simple that a two year old can grasp the concepts.
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