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One viral TikTok claimed that everyone who has bought solar panels regretted it. This homeowner's response proved that wrong.
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Homeowner Dispels Solar Panel Regret: A Five-Year Financial Review
A homeowner, known online as 'ImperfectDad,' has shared his five-year experience with solar panels, challenging the widespread belief that such investments lead to regret. In a recent video, he detailed the financial journey of his solar panel installation, offering a transparent look at the costs and benefits. The homeowner, whose residence spans 3200 square feet, stated that he purchased and installed solar panels in 2020 for an upfront cost of $27,000. This figure was effectively reduced to $20,000 after claiming a $7,000 federal tax credit available at the time. Following the full payoff of the system, his monthly electricity bill drastically decreased from an estimated $400-$600 to a mere $15 for two years. He noted a subsequent increase to $33 per month due to changes in local subsidies. 'I don't regret a single damn thing,' he asserted in the video, emphasizing the long-term savings and the minimal maintenance required for the panels, which he described as simply needing an occasional light brush-down. His account provides a positive perspective amidst ongoing discussions about the practicality and return on investment of residential solar energy systems.
