feedback on renesola

[luke]

Hi,

I've been looking into solar panel systems for my home. I'm looking for a system that's about 4.5kW. I'm also planning on using microinverters with the panels. So far I've gotten two quotes one for grape solar panels from Costco (~$13k including racking, panels & microinverters) & another for renesola panels (JC255W-24Bb) from Acosolar (~$9k including racking, panels & microinverters).

I can't find much info in terms of reviews & opinions on the renesola panels -- though the guy from Acosolar claims that they're a tier 1 supplier. Does anyone have any constructive opinions about these panels?

Any other panels that I should take a look at that might be better and are in the same ballpark in terms of price? I'm willing to pay a little more for a better product but don't really want to go up to the $600+ range for the sunpower panels.

Thanks much,
Luke.

[luke]

Guess not

[russ]

Hang on - someone who has an idea should come by.

[Harvest Solar]

Renesola panels and inverters

We use Renesola predominantly and are very pleased with their panels. they are in the latest issue of Photon Magazine solar panel testing which you can google and won the first month of actual performance vs name plate rating. they are vertically integrated company and have good financials. that is important as many companies are going out of business. their micro inverters I believe are new and I have not used them but would not be too concerned other than my concern of late on micro inverters in general. we have done approximately 16 micro inverter systems with the industry leader and have had to replace units on 5 of them. this requires removing the panel and rewiring the inverter, not fun especially if on a tall and steep roof. the fact that they are under the panels is a drawback in my opinion, their monitoring is also great but sometimes we get emails daily about issues that will clear up in a day (ie communicatin issues) and this is annoying.

if I had a clear sky and no shade I would do central inverter, much easier to see and service. Do you really expect an electronic device in the elements experiencing hot and cold, wind and some wetness to last 25 years?

9 k is good price.

thanks and their racking is good also.

have no fears, it will work
John Miggins

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[acosolar]

Hi Luke,
I have installed a lot of Renesola panels, 255w and 305w, with all good feedback from my customer. but I mainly use Enphase microinverters or SMA string, instead of Renesola inverters which are new for me. Here are some project references:

Regards,

Jeffrey

We use Renesola predominantly and are very pleased with their panels. they are in the latest issue of Photon Magazine solar panel testing which you can google and won the first month of actual performance vs name plate rating. they are vertically integrated company and have good financials. that is important as many companies are going out of business. their micro inverters I believe are new and I have not used them but would not be too concerned other than my concern of late on micro inverters in general. we have done approximately 16 micro inverter systems with the industry leader and have had to replace units on 5 of them. this requires removing the panel and rewiring the inverter, not fun especially if on a tall and steep roof. the fact that they are under the panels is a drawback in my opinion, their monitoring is also great but sometimes we get emails daily about issues that will clear up in a day (ie communicatin issues) and this is annoying.

if I had a clear sky and no shade I would do central inverter, much easier to see and service. Do you really expect an electronic device in the elements experiencing hot and cold, wind and some wetness to last 25 years?

9 k is good price.

thanks and their racking is good also.

have no fears, it will work
John Miggins

Mod note - no advertising please.

[Jskeyes2]

I have never heard of these