Panasonic solar panels offer quality and price, LA solar were informed and professional, and solaredge inverters have a nice app for monitoring the system.
$3,000
$12,991
23.1%
Property
- Owner:
- Chris Kello
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- 3156 Faltings Drive, Livermore, CA 94550
- Size:
- 3,400 sq ft
Technology
- Type:
- Solar PV
- Installed:
- January 2018
- Size of System:
- 6.0 kW
- Monitor performance:
- https://www.solaredge.com/home
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Gross Cost of System:
- $18,558
- Value of Tax Credits:
- $5,567
- Net Cost of System:
- $12,991
- Annual Savings:
- $3,000
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- LA Solar Group
What You Need to Know
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Using the system with NEM 2.0 and PG&E EV rate. Savings are increased by charging the car between 11p and 7a.
My Motivation:
Buying an EV, wanting to put less carbon in the air.
Advice:
Get multiple quotes and negotiate. Learn about how systems work, how they are sized, how energy produced is estimated, and how savings are estimated.
Experience with Installer:
Install process was very easy, and crew was professional and seemed to do quality work. The company's track record was a factor in addition to price.
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