i want a solar panel to put on my house(i am 15 so i need to convince my parents). I live right outside Washington DC in Virginia. I have a few questions…
how house is one of those homes that it one house split in the middle, i think its a duplex? w.e. its three bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms. generally its sunny. what power/size solar panel would we need to make even a small difference?
what kind? i have heard of the ones that are like solar thermal or w.e. they heat water with the power from the sun right? are those worth it, cost wise/environmentally etc? also the photoelectric or w.e. ones that turn the solar panel into electricity right? are those worth it, cost/environmentally? which would be better?
how do we go about getting the 30%(up to $2,000) tax cut thingy? is it just like any other tax right off or w.e?
where do i buy a solar panel?
tell me about set up. costs? how do i make sure someone is certified?
also anything else i might need to know. THNX