Quote Originally Posted by tmckay2 View Post
i am building a house and am interested in solar but i just am shy about the long term cost effectiveness. i mean how long will these things last? i know they pay for themselves after about 5-6 years.
The system itself should last at least 20 years. With Solar City, you sign a 20 yr contract and during that time, they'll warranty and service the system. If forces of nature cause damage to the panels, homeowners insurance should cover that damage.