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Explore deceptive sales tactics used by door-to-door solar panel salesmen and the financial burden faced by homeowners. Discover the prevalence of issues with rooftop solar panels in the US, including companies going out of business. Learn about the appeal and challenges of solar panels, the importance of research, and upgrading the electrical grid. Examine the challenges of excess solar energy and net metering, focusing on California's rules. Explore the challenges of transmitting excess solar and wind energy across states and the need for permitting reform.
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- Some homeowners face maintenance and financial burdens due to misleading promises and unclear lease terms in the solar panel industry.
- The solar industry's rapid growth has led to bankruptcies, dysfunctional systems, and challenges in managing excess solar energy.
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The Pitfalls of Solar Panel Leases and their Overpromises
Many homeowners have found themselves in a predicament after signing up for solar panel leases. Door-to-door salesmen over-promise the benefits of solar panels, leading to disappointment when the panels under-deliver. Some companies even sign people up for loans they cannot afford. The lack of understanding about the lease terms and expectations results in homeowners having to deal with maintenance and financial burdens.
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