Explain the advantages and disadvantages of installing solar panels on your house.?

Question

If this was needed.

Answer 1

Advantages - fights global warming, saves having to run a power line to a remote house.

Disadvantages - more expensive (not counting the line) than just using the power plant.

They're mainly used by well off people who don't mind spending money to help the environment, and people who don't want to pay for running a line to a remote house in the country.

Answer 2

Advantages is that you save a TON on electricity.  In fact if you can generate enough electricity to run your house and have excess it will go to the electric company and they will give YOU money.  It is good for the environment.  When the power goes out for your neighbors you can still watch the ballgame.

Disadvantages.  It is super expensive to get it installed.  They are not super efficient if you live in northern states.  It helps if you live somewhere sunny.