| 1) Solar equipment appreciation cost - When you install | | | | You will have documentable records from your |
| a home solar power system, you will need to | | | | monthly power bills. That is valid proof of cost savings |
| purchase key components such as solar modules, DC | | | | with renewable energy. |
| disconnect, charge controller, deep cycle battery, | | | | 3) Changes in future energy costs - If future energy |
| system meter, gasoline generator, AC breaker panel, | | | | costs such as oil or coal were to increase, chances |
| power inverter, copper cables etc. | | | | are they will, you will see a drastic appreciation in the |
| The cost of the equipment in the next couple of years | | | | value of your home. Due to the energy efficiency, |
| may increase due to inflation. If there is a high demand, | | | | people are willing to pay a higher price for your solar |
| the cost of Photovoltaic (PV) cells may rise. If the cost | | | | home. |
| of new solar equipment increases, the value of the | | | | If the costs of crude oil were to reach $150 per barrel, |
| existing equipment can also go up. | | | | you home value will rise in tandem. |
| The same case with demand and supply. When more | | | | 4) Popularity - Some things will sell because of a |
| people are buying solar equipment, it will drive the cost | | | | certain fad. In the next couple of years, solar homes |
| up. | | | | may be an "in" thing. When there is a high demand for |
| 2) Documentable energy savings with solar power - | | | | green buildings such as your solar equipped home, your |
| When you have installed the solar system, you will | | | | house value will increase drastically. |
| start to experience a reduction on your home utility bills. | | | | |