2 Responses to “how much would it cost to install solar power to a 700 square ft house with one bathroom and a small kitchen?”

1. lifeisagift says:

   October 13, 2011 at 8:36 am

   I don’t know. But I am considering retro-fitting my house for passive solar. I am thinking of installing a skylight and putting a slate or brick floor under it for thermal mass. Also might build a trombe wall and put upper and lower vents in it to bring heat into my back room. I have already installed rain barrels and they do a fine job of collecting rainwater for watering my garden. Since I can’t afford to build a house, I am looking at ways to make my existing house more energy efficient. I would like to either get a tankless hot water heater or check into making a solar unit, but it will be awhile before I get to that. You might find there are some ways to adapt your current home to take advantage of passive solar, too!
   Good luck with your project!
2. Jim says:

   October 13, 2011 at 9:27 am

   If you are looking for information on a small, economical system…I suggest you take a look at this interesting website…http://www.otherpower.com/wardsolar.html
   You can gage whether this $700 system is too light or if it may work for your lifestyle. You can enhance it from there.