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In response to "Hey, can you talk to me about your solar experience? Are you getting insurance for the panels? -- nm" by David

That's a great question I still have to answer. I have not yet looked at specific extra insurance for the panels. Both installers said they

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) May 9 '22, 13:20

warrantied the roof/system for whatever years (25 or so). I will be asking our insurance (Allstate) if anything extra needs to be done and let you know.

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Is hail or other weather damage an issue? -- nm - zeitgeist May 9, 13:29 2
- What little I've read says most panels can withstand weather (much like most roofs can) to a certain degree but yeah, I'm sure they can be trashed by - oblique May 9, 13:30 1
  - We're told it's a serious problem here. -- nm - David May 9, 13:31
How does payment work? Will it get rolled into a monthly price, or is the amount due on install? - David May 9, 13:24 4
- You can finance at various terms. The rate might be low but there is an upfront cost. You will see the "cash " price is always cheaper. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) May 9, 13:37 1
  - You're such a helpful person. I really appreciate you. -- nm - David May 9, 13:59
- There's three options. Full cash purchase, loan (quoted 2.9 or 1.9 financing for X years (10, 20, etc.)) or they can do a "lease" option -- (edited) - oblique May 9, 13:27 1
  - They all have a cash price which is lower. The financing as an upfront cost plus interest -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) May 9, 13:38

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