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I want solar so bad but every couple years when I run the numbers it will take 15+ years to break even. That money is much better spent in insulation and other energy saving methods.
I have no idea if this is feasible for a house, but some folks who do RVing and such get discount used panels/slightly blemished panels and put those on their rigs because they're a bit cheaper than new. There's actually a lot in the market these days, esp. in the west.
Maybe companies won't install solar for you if you're using salvaged/reused panels, or there's some other hurdle, but it might be an interesting idea to poke.