Finally signed the deal here in the SF Bay area

[Bikerscum]

POCO letter received (sort of*) and net metering started

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* The installer got all of the system components wrong... panels, inverter, etc. I'm certified to use a system that doesn't exist.

Just the last bumbling step in a long series of many.

[russ]

POCO letter received (sort of*) and net metering started

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* The installer got all of the system components wrong... panels, inverter, etc. I'm certified to use someone else's system.

Just the last bumbling step in a long series of many.

Sounds great - sort of

[urthling]

@bikerscum

Would you mind sending me your installer's info via PM? Just starting the research process and would like to include them. You should be getting a finder's fee from them for your referrals! [=

[urthling]

@bikerscum Got your PM. Thank you for the recommendation. I have contacted them, and he sounds like a nice guy on the phone. Hasn't come through with the proposal in the few days he promised, but I will follow up with him again soon. Please keep us updated on your install!

[ver2go]

By Solarpower I assume you mean Sunpower. Mind posting the price they quoted you /watt... might help people trying to make a decision.

Sure thing. I hope this isn't thread crapping either. I'm fairly sure I'll go with this same company even if I don't get the city of San Francisco rebate. I haven't been too impressed with the others I've received quotes from.

Since real estate is my limiting factor and I have a tree with shading, I'm leaning more towards high output panels.

14 Panel LG 300 with m250s 4.2k $19,614 or
14 Sunpower X20 327 with Solaredge 4.578k $23,348
* before Federal Tax credit

Sound about right?

[J.P.M.]

Sure thing. I hope this isn't thread crapping either. I'm fairly sure I'll go with this same company even if I don't get the city of San Francisco rebate. I haven't been too impressed with the others I've received quotes from.

Since real estate is my limiting factor and I have a tree with shading, I'm leaning more towards high output panels.

14 Panel LG 300 with m250s 4.2k $19,614 or
14 Sunpower X20 327 with Solaredge 4.578k $23,348
* before Federal Tax credit

Sound about right?

Still seems kinda pricey, but I'm not in the Bay area.

[markrogo]

Still seems kinda pricey, but I'm not in the Bay area.

No, those prices are bad here too.

[calvinwan]

Thanks to all for steering me through the maze!

I ended up with...

6.05 kw - 22 Solarworld 275 mono black panels
22 Solaredge P300 optimizers
Solaredge 6k inverter

$3.55/w = $21,478 before credit
$2.48/w = $15,034 after credit

The company is well established, with an actual showroom with panels on display, mounting systems, etc. 44 all positive reviews on Yelp, "A" rating from BBB.

I feel a lot more comfortable than with some of the other places I've been dealing with.

Thanks again!

Now the waiting...

Just about to ask you the installer, I think I have figured out...YES, I know. How's the system working so far? I am in Dublin and want see how much solar power can we get in the area.

[Bikerscum]

Just about to ask you the installer, I think I have figured out...YES, I know. How's the system working so far? I am in Dublin and want see how much solar power can we get in the area.

The system is working fine. I just this week received POCO final approval to operate as the application was filled out wrong the first time. I'm still waiting for the Zigbee gateway for wireless communications. Speaking of communications, it was pretty lacking.

My advice if you are looking to get this done before the end of the year is to look elsewhere. If time is not an issue, the installation seems to be ok.

[ver2go]

Any idea what my ballpark should be for these panels? Looking for high output 300ish range. Not impressed with all the other companies so far, so I guess I'll have to haggle with this one.

[Bikerscum]

Any idea what my ballpark should be for these panels? Looking for high output 300ish range. Not impressed with all the other companies so far, so I guess I'll have to haggle with this one.

If you read back thru the thread a ways you'll see I had to change from the Solarworld panels to LG300's due to roof space. Price was right at $4/w.

Good luck in the hunt.

[chunglau]

Just finished the installation. LG 280W panels, 14 of them at $3.75/W, plus permit fees. A little lower watts/panel than what you have quoted. They were able to complete the job one month after contract was signed.

[Bikerscum]

Got my first NEM bill... runs from the middle of Oct. to the middle of Nov.....

-$14.41

[whiteboxr]

Hi bikerscum
I'm over in Vacaville. Would you mind PM'ing the installer's name, too?

Thanks

[Bikerscum]

PM sent.