Price paid per watt

[SoCalsolar]

What type

What type of roof? Size of your main panel?

[J.P.M.]

$26,612 before incentives for 8.48 kW (32 Q cells panels) and 1 SMA 7700TL inverter is what I am going with and below are the other options I was given



All of these are 8.4kW systems.

30 each LG 280 w/ 1 each SMA 7700TL ($3.22 per watt) $27,048 gross - $8,114 Fed tax credit = $18,934 net system cost.
28 each LG 300 w/ 1 each SMA 7700TL ($3.40 per watt) $28,560 gross - $8,568 Fed tax credit = $19.992 net system cost.
30 each LG 280 w/ 30 each Enphase ($3.55 per watt) $29,820 gross - $8,946 Fed tax credit =$20,874 net system cost.
28 each LG 300 w/ 14 each APS ($3.63 per watt) $30,492 gross - $9,147 Fed tax credit = $21,345 net system cost.

One vendor ? Same as AlisoBob ?

[bam_bam]

3.14 per watt in Chula Vista (SoCal)

$26,612 before incentives for 8.48 kW (32 Q cells panels) and 1 SMA 7700TL inverter is what I am going with and below are the other options I was given



All of these are 8.4kW systems.

30 each LG 280 w/ 1 each SMA 7700TL ($3.22 per watt) $27,048 gross - $8,114 Fed tax credit = $18,934 net system cost.
28 each LG 300 w/ 1 each SMA 7700TL ($3.40 per watt) $28,560 gross - $8,568 Fed tax credit = $19.992 net system cost.
30 each LG 280 w/ 30 each Enphase ($3.55 per watt) $29,820 gross - $8,946 Fed tax credit =$20,874 net system cost.
28 each LG 300 w/ 14 each APS ($3.63 per watt) $30,492 gross - $9,147 Fed tax credit = $21,345 net system cost.

[aanderson81]

I paid $4.23 before incentives ($2.25 after) for the following 7.8kW system installed including cost of trenching 100' and under a driveway. The install location is in Connecticut.

(24) SunPower 327 panels
SMA SB7000TL-22 with SPS Outlet.

Roof installed on detached barn

[sensij]

I need to do roof as well (2 layers of existing shingles). My plan is to do the roof first.

However, I am thinking of exploiting it to get more reliable install for my unique opportunity. Is there a type of install where pv panel rails are installed first then the shingle?

I doubt many roofers will want to crawl over and between the rails while putting up shingles. For a mounting product like the QuickmountPV, it is designed to go on top of the shingles. There might be some products that would work well underneath the shingles, but I have no suggestions for you.

I needed my roof redone before the solar install as well, and decided that trying to coordinate the roofer and solar installers wasn't worth the effort. My roofer will come back after the rails go up to inspect the work.

[ANR]

6.9 kW system, LG-300 watt panels and Enphase M250 micro inverters. $3.70 per watt before incentives. Livermore California.

slopoke!

I am a new member, Would you mind sharing you installer information through PM?

[J.P.M.]

I am quoted $3.3 per watt for 6kW system with 24 x Canadian Solar 250W panels and Enphase micro inverters.

Prior quotes with Sunpower were $4.25 to $4.5 per watt.

In NJ, I would get 15 years of SREC, so what is the general census on CS panels? Should I be set for at least 15 years?

Or should I go with LG or SolarWorld panels? Our budget is $20k.

I need to do roof as well (2 layers of existing shingles). My plan is to do the roof first.

However, I am thinking of exploiting it to get more reliable install for my unique opportunity. Is there a type of install where pv panel rails are installed first then the shingle?

I'd not ignore the roof, that's a priority. But, I'd keep in mind the solar tax credit expires 12/31/2016.

Unless you have shade, string inverters will save a few bucks and have fewer potential failure points.

In general, and mostly regardless of mfg., equal (electrical) size systems have similar annual output, Canadian Solar, Solarworld, LG, Kyocera and also Sunpower et al. You'll pay about 20+ % more for Sunpower and get similar output. Quality on most panels is likely good enough for 15 + years, or at least longer than you'll likely own them.

[usbseawolf2000]

I am quoted $3.3 per watt for 6kW system with 24 x Canadian Solar 250W panels and Enphase micro inverters.

Prior quotes with Sunpower were $4.25 to $4.5 per watt.

In NJ, I would get 15 years of SREC, so what is the general census on CS panels? Should I be set for at least 15 years?

Or should I go with LG or SolarWorld panels? Our budget is $20k.

I need to do roof as well (2 layers of existing shingles). My plan is to do the roof first.

However, I am thinking of exploiting it to get more reliable install for my unique opportunity. Is there a type of install where pv panel rails are installed first then the shingle?

[ANR]

Thank you for sharing.

Would you mind sharing your Installer information through PM

[ANR]

6.9 kW system, LG-300 watt panels and Enphase M250 micro inverters. $3.70 per watt before incentives. Livermore California.

Hi slopoke

I am a new member and in am in the process of getting quotes, could you please let me know your installer information through PM

[venvis2001]

Quotes for my solar installs so far

Hi,
I got two quotes from installers (for approx 6KwDC system):
1) Suniva 270W panels; Enphase Micro; $3.60/W installed. IF I choose 20 to 24 panels this is the price.
2) Solarworld (I think); String SMA invertor quote for a 6.1KW system - $3.85/W installed.
Waiting on a third quote later this week after the person visits me this weekend.
I have noticed the range between $3.60 to $3.90 posted by others.

[flybeech]

Panels only; $0.78/Watt Oklahoma, $0.62/Watt Yucatan, MX.

Vender: ACOSolar.

Renesola Virtus II 255W JC255M-24/Bb Solar Panel

Pallet of 25, Each $186.15 $4,653.75
Freight-in 329.00
Total $4,982.75

Panels only. $0.78/Watt, delivered to Oklahoma.

Enphase M215-IG Microinverter

Quantity 25 at $124.00 each. $3,100.00
Freight-in 65.00
Total $3,165.00

divided by 6,375 Watts = $0.496/Watt. So far, I'm up to $1.28 Federal Reserve Notes per Watt, stashed at the house.

For 12kW shipped to Puerto Progreso, Yucatan, MX, without the 160% SolarWorld protection tax, I have a quote of $0.626FRN/Watt delivered. Mas IVA 16%. Installed solar is about the same game as here, only more, about $4-5/Watt. On a nearby Japay water plant in Merida, YUC is a new installation of about 43kW, grid-tied to the CFE. Appx. $6.43FRN/Watt taken from the people, to the benefit of Japay, La Comision and no telling how many tyrants had their hand in the pie. Like I said, Mexico is about the same as here.

Quote from Bluesun:

I am Neil from Bluesun Solar , just now talked with on the Alibaba .

For the 300w solar panel , we have 2 types , one is mono , one is poly

Poly 300w solar panel FOB Shanghai price is 174USD / unit , based on 40 pcs order quantity , shipping cost to Puerto Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico is 557 USD

Mono 300w solar panel FOB Shanghai price is 204USD / unit , based on 40 pcs order quantity , shipping cost to Puerto Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico is 557 USD

[lavender7]

who did the install for you? Thanks!

I'm getting quotes in the $3.70/w in southern California. Would really appreciate knowing where you got that great price from.

[russ]

Looking to find solar for 3.5 cents/watt (before Fed. tax credit) or less.

Looking for a 3.6-3.9 system - can anyone reply or PM me? Thanks!

Maybe you mean dollars?

[bash]

best of 3, no where near what others are posting

I have received 3 quotes, the best is

$41513
28 sunpower panels producing 14,419 kwh
26 panels on south facing slope, 2 on west facing slope
this is before rebate


Really, that is the best.. .

So, how do I get a better deal? Should I go for a lease instead?