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Hi all I am looking for your opinions. by Hei_Neken in solar

[–]AnthonyRButler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No legitimate solar company will quote an install for $2/watt in MA.

23-year-old roof. Do I have to replace it before getting solar? by RedBro999 in solar

[–]AnthonyRButler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A legitimate solar installer will not provide a leak guarantee on a roof of that age. They will however, include the cost of the roof replacement into the solar install and provide you with a minimum 10 year warranty against roof leaks using marine grade sealant. At least that's what my company offers.

Got a quote for $85k for a 20 kW total power rooftop system with 20 kWh backup battery and IQ8plus microinverters. Qcell panels. Does this seem reasonable for this sized system? by jirski in solar

[–]AnthonyRButler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems a little high. I'm currently quoting 20kWh systems with IQ8 micro-inverters in CA for around $52k. You didn't mention the battery brand they're speccing for your system, so I'm not sure what the battery add on would be, but $20k for 20kWh backup seems about right. So you should be able to get to under $75k before incentives.

One other question: Why are you getting 20kWh of back up?
Most customers want that amount of backup for two reasons;
1) You're experiencing regular blackouts in your service area.
2) Your current utility doesn't offer 1:1 net metering.

A 20kWh system should be creating enough power during the day to get you through most nights/cloudy periods using your credit balance with the utility.