SUV versus PV



Pat SUV versus PV

Is solar energy too expensive? You do the math!

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New Chevrolet Suburban SUV 5 Kilowatt Grid-Tie Solar System

Age |Value |Emissions |Cost | |Age |Value |Emissions |Cost | |New | $ 37,170 |.5 tons | $ 37,170 | |New |$ 36,500 |.5 tons |$ 31,000 | |1 year | $ 27,342 |15.6 tons | $ 43,920 | |1 year |$ 36,318 |-9 tons |$ 29,175 | |5 years | $ 12,963 |78 tons | $ 70,920 | |5 years |$ 35,597 |-46 tons |$ 21,875 | |10 years | $ 5,057 |156 tons | $ 104,670 | |10 years |$ 34,716 |-91 tons |$ 12,750 | |20 years | $ 550 |312 tons | $ 172,170 | |20 years |$ 33,018 |-183 tons |$ (5,500) | |30 years | $ 385 |468 tons | $ 239,670 | |30 years |$ 31,404 |-274 tons |$ (23,750) | |Based on 15,000 miles per year and $0.45/mile operating cost for SUV versus $0.20 per kWh, CA solar output, and -0.5%/year decrease in PV value

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