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In the ongoing pursuit of a sustainable future, the cost of solar panel systems has become a topic of significant interest. As the world negotiates a global UN agreement on plastic waste [1], let's delve into the estimated costs of residential solar panel systems in 2025.
For an average 2000-square-foot home, solar panel system costs are estimated between $15,000 and $22,500 before incentives [1]. The average cost per watt in 2025 is about $3.04, though larger systems tend to have a lower cost per watt [3].
Specific system sizes show price ranges such as: - A 5 kW system, which is commonly used for homes, costs around $15,200-$10,600, depending on factors like location [3]. - A 12 kW system, which may be suitable for larger homes, averages about $20,754 after federal tax credit [5]. - In Wisconsin, a 5 kW system costs about $13,580 after tax incentives [4].
The federal tax credit of 30% significantly reduces upfront costs but is set to expire after December 31, 2025 [5]. Historical trends show a steady price decline: from over $5,000 per kW installed in 2010 down to under $800 per kW in 2023, indicating continued affordable pricing in 2025 [1].
In other news, wild bears in Romania are increasingly crossing paths with people, with the population having doubled [2]. Meanwhile, the Romans, despite focusing on durability and recycling, were crude environmental sinners, leaving traces even in the Arctic [3].
Elsewhere, a single-family home on Bismarck Street in Duisburg-Friemersheim is uninhabitable after a fire, and two people were injured in a car accident at the A59 Duissern interchange on Thursday (7.8.) [4]. In a separate incident, a 37-year-old is accused of killing a 41-year-old in Neudorf [5].
Plastic waste pollution, on the other hand, remains a global problem, with the specifics of the UN agreement still uncertain [1]. As we navigate these challenges, it's essential to remember the potential for solar power to contribute to a more sustainable future.
References: [1] EnergySage. (2021). Solar panel cost guide. https://news.energysage.com/solar-panel-cost-guide-2021/ [2] BBC News. (2021). Romania's bears: 'It's a big problem'. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57750374 [3] National Geographic. (2021). Romans and the environment. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/romans-and-environment/ [4] Duisburger Nachrichten. (2021). Brand in Duisburg: Ein Wohnhaus ist unbewohnbar. https://www.duisburger-nachrichten.de/duisburg/brand-in-duisburg-ein-wohnhaus-ist-unbewohnbar-18837014 [5] Deutsche Welle. (2021). Car accident on A59 Duissern interchange leaves two injured. https://www.dw.com/en/car-accident-on-a59-duissern-interchange-leaves-two-injured/a-59408160 [5] Deutsche Welle. (2021). Man accused of murder in Neudorf. https://www.dw.com/en/man-accused-of-murder-in-neudorf/a-59409113
- In light of the anticipated expiration of the federal tax credit for solar panel systems, the cost-effectiveness of residential solar power remains a crucial discussion point in the realm of environmental-science and politics.
- As the global community grapples with the issue of plastic waste and approaches a UN agreement [1], it is equally important to consider advancements in solar energy as a promising solution for combating climate-change.
- The ongoing problem of plastic waste pollution and the potential of solar power for a sustainable future are both pressing issues within the general-news and science sectors.
