While the most expensive part of going solar is paying for the equipment, it still only represents 25 percent of the overall expense. Soft costs, or the outlays that installers spend just trying to find you and appeal to you, also contribute a significant percentage.

For many people the dream of becoming completely energy independent may be very difficult to comprehend and the idea that going SOLAR is expensive. To help you understand what you should know before you venture down this path, read below for the basic understanding of how solar systems work.