If you've only recently installed solar panels on your home, predicting your future energy production can feel like a mystery.
However, many people are sharing their firsthand experiences on Reddit to help others get an idea of what to expect.
In a recent post to r/Solar, one Reddit user shared how excited they were about producing 1,700 kilowatt-hours of solar energy in October.
This is an impressively high level of solar energy production that would please nearly any homeowner after making a solar investment.
"Pretty surprised by the production of the system I got," wrote the original poster, who shared that they live in Woodland Hills, California. "... I can't wait to see what June through August is going to look like."
Real-world data examples like this are helpful to people on the fence about upgrading their homes to solar power. The r/Solar subreddit is an excellent place to read honest, unbiased reviews about how people's solar systems are performing and also to learn from others' mistakes.
Another helpful resource for first-time solar customers is TCD's Solar Explorer, which connects you to trusted local installers and curates competitive bids to help you save thousands of dollars.
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The cost 💰 Once you complete your solar installation and start tracking your home's energy production data, you might be inspired to share your experience on social media like the OP with a similar brag.
"Congratulations!!!" one Redditor commented on their post. "Great numbers. We got 1.6 MWh with a 14.45 kW system. East and West facing panels in SoCal."
"I got 2,122 kwhr with my diy 15kW ground mount array," another Reddit user shared.
Someone else wrote: "11.7 KW. 26 panels, 10 facing South, 16 East. No shade. October 1300 kwh. Altamonte Springs, Florida."
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