Our experience with Tesla: poor experience with project consultants

Residential -

Project management - stay on top of it

Quick Facts

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$13,700

Property

Owner:: Antonio T Mendez
Type:: Residential
Address:: 1318 W Placita Tecolote Mesa, Sahuarita, AZ 85629-8161
Size:: 1,395 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Size of System:: 8.16 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $17,000
Value of Tax Credits:: $3,700
Net Cost of System:: $13,700
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Products:: Tesla
Installers:: Tesla Energy Engineering

What You Need to Know

Description:

24 8.16 Kw panels to offset electrical utilization

My Motivation:

The recent pricing reduction in panels Fear of rising energy costs

Advice:

Do your own assessment of your property to ensure the installation location is free of shade and provides the most sun exposure properly

Experience with Installer:

Our experience unfortunately is still in the progress of writing this. Our permits were submitted late as a result of poor project management and resource assignments. Our initial project coordinator had to be prodded for information and status. We had a site survey completed w/o having a signed purchase agreement, then once the agreement was signed, another site visit was scheduled only to find that it wasn't needed. Be sure you fully understand the schedule of events and timeline. We missed out on completion in 2020 due to the delays and project coordinator terminated and new coordinator assignment. Fast forward to Feb 2021, we have our panels installed. Installation was prompt and fast and the crew was excellent. Now we just need 2 inspections by the county and the electrical provider to go live.

Additional Notes:

Be sure you go over with your installer the timeline and expected durations for each of the steps: 1. Purchase agreement 2. Site Survey 3. Permits 4. Installation 5. Electric company approval 6. Connection completion

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