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So unfortunately, the search field doesn't allow me to search just for AUO and BenQ didn't turn up many posts. So I am curious since I was thrown a nut to digest. Over the past few months I have been heavily researching solar panels and installers in our area. I had shelved the idea for a while now but with a hefty tax refund and some liquidity in some assets we are able to buy out the system we need. I had been sure we would use Sunpower and am fielding final bids now but another company asked if we would care for a similar efficiency panel by AUO/BenQ at a much lower cost. Before I go too deep down that road I would like to know if anyone has experience with the AUO/BenQ panel. Please correct my facts if they are wrong
AUO/BenQ:
Production Warranty:10yr 90%, 25 yr 80%
Panel warranty: 10yrs
Sunpower: (looking at both E20 and X21 panels, approx same price)
Production Warranty: 95% 5yr, neg .4%/yr till 25 (87% @ 25yr)
Now without going into all of the "will they be around" or not issues, what else about these panels is relevant to making a decision. We're talking possibly a 30% discount on using AUO/BenQ. Will have formal proposal tomorrow.
24 X21-345 panels for $41k ($1k less for E20-327) before rebates/credits
24 AUO/BenQ 327W panels for $30k before rebates/credits
AUO/BenQ:
Production Warranty:10yr 90%, 25 yr 80%
Panel warranty: 10yrs
Sunpower: (looking at both E20 and X21 panels, approx same price)
Production Warranty: 95% 5yr, neg .4%/yr till 25 (87% @ 25yr)
Now without going into all of the "will they be around" or not issues, what else about these panels is relevant to making a decision. We're talking possibly a 30% discount on using AUO/BenQ. Will have formal proposal tomorrow.
24 X21-345 panels for $41k ($1k less for E20-327) before rebates/credits
24 AUO/BenQ 327W panels for $30k before rebates/credits
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