I need some advice on putting together the optimal system to future proof a brand new solar installation. I'm looking to be in my Southern California Edison house for a long long time (30+ years?) I'm having trouble picking between inverters, what to invest now vs. the future, and looking ahead to whether I want an AC or DC coupled battery system. Part of how I want to design this depends on what technology/price points are anticipated in the 5-10 year mark.
Install now: I've sized the system for about 7000 kWh of annual generation. I'm leaning on Panasonic panels as they are in the top tier for degradation over time and temperature. Not sure about what type of inverter though... (Enphase IQ... 8?, EnergyEdge? Schindler XW?) I'd like to get in this year before the federal rebate gets reduced.
5-10 years from now: the grandfathered TOU plan I'm on now expires and I will be pushed into a plan that rewards a battery. While I'm brand agnostic, I would like the battery to operate in the event the grid goes down if the price is right.
5-10 years from now: I buy an electric car. Expand the solar array to accommodate the extra usage.
Install now: I've sized the system for about 7000 kWh of annual generation. I'm leaning on Panasonic panels as they are in the top tier for degradation over time and temperature. Not sure about what type of inverter though... (Enphase IQ... 8?, EnergyEdge? Schindler XW?) I'd like to get in this year before the federal rebate gets reduced.
5-10 years from now: the grandfathered TOU plan I'm on now expires and I will be pushed into a plan that rewards a battery. While I'm brand agnostic, I would like the battery to operate in the event the grid goes down if the price is right.
5-10 years from now: I buy an electric car. Expand the solar array to accommodate the extra usage.
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