NorCal, Tesla 4kw + 1 powerwall

[solar_future]

What it did not make clear to me was if these are the standard solar panels or the solar shingles. If it is the panels then it sounds like a great buy.

Tesla's price is $2.01 per watt for standard solar panel systems.

[SunEagle]

Tesla's price is $2.01 per watt for standard solar panel systems.

Thanks. That clears it up.

[Ampster]

So it boils down to a 5.5 kW LG system for $20,000 or a 8 kW Tesla system for $16,000.

[Wannaretireearly]

So it boils down to a 5.5 kW LG system for $20,000 or a 8 kW Tesla system for $16,000.

Yup

[solar_future]

So it boils down to a 5.5 kW LG system for $20,000 or a 8 kW Tesla system for $16,000.

so $3.6/watt for LG or $2.01/watt for Tesla

[Ampster]

so $3.6/watt for LG or $2.01/watt for Tesla

His other option is a 4kW Tesla system which might generate 5,000 kWh per year if oriented south. His consumption is 7,000 kWhr per year. All we know is that the front of his house faces east.

[SunEagle]

So it boils down to a 5.5 kW LG system for $20,000 or a 8 kW Tesla system for $16,000.

I wonder what the cost of the Tesla battery add to the total system price?

[scrambler]

In November 19, the quote was
Powerwall: $6,500
Gateway: $1,100
Installation:3,000 (depends on your home specifics)
Taxes:$630

[Wannaretireearly]

I'm worried about the fuzzy pricing on the tesla site.
am I really gonna see a bill for $8.2k (4kw) + $6.5k (1 powerwall) + tax. Or will I get nickel and dimed.
love to see folks who have gone thru the process last 3-4months

[scrambler]

Normally, after they review all the data you send them, they create a firm proposal for you and that is it.
I cant speak for solar, but I would expect to see.
$8.2k (4kw) + $6.5k (1 powerwall) + $1,100 (gateway) + $xxx (install) + tax

The variable is the install that they normally finalize once they have gotten pictures of your panels, seen you POCO info and seen the installation site picture. This allows them to determine the amount of labor for the critical loads panels and wiring for the Powerwall and Gateway.

[PVAndy]

Thanks. Appreciate any pointers as it looks like I'll only get one chance to ask questions and influence the design/install.

What are your thoughts on going with a 4kw Tesla system (12 panels) with a powerwall, where other vendors are generally sizing me at 5.5kw and about 16 panels? The jump with Tesla from 4 to 8 kw seems huge/overkill. But I dunno...

Are the installers other than Tesla quoting Powerwalls? We only do utility scale solar in CA but where we do residential we'll size to meet customer usage

Andy

[Ampster]

Are the installers other than Tesla quoting Powerwalls? .........

Yes they are. Since they still have allocations for SGIP (Self Generation Incentive Program) rebates their prices are generally higher than Tesla's price by the amount of the rebate. I had a deposit a couple of years ago with one but went DIY.

[scrambler]

Yes, I found out the vastly over charge in the bay area, many even higher than the SGIP rebate or even when none is available.
By the way, so far there is no more SGIP funds available over here except for people in fire designated areas with low income brackets.

[Wannaretireearly]

Normally, after they review all the data you send them, they create a firm proposal for you and that is it.
I cant speak for solar, but I would expect to see.
$8.2k (4kw) + $6.5k (1 powerwall) + $1,100 (gateway) + $xxx (install) + tax

The variable is the install that they normally finalize once they have gotten pictures of your panels, seen you POCO info and seen the installation site picture. This allows them to determine the amount of labor for the critical loads panels and wiring for the Powerwall and Gateway.

Just got quote and they charging me $10k for the 4kw system. Trying to get them to adjust to the prices lowered this week

[Ampster]

Yes, I found out the vastly over charge in the bay area, many even higher than the SGIP rebate or even when none is available.
By the way, so far there is no more SGIP funds available over here except for people in fire designated areas with low income brackets.

A recent poster here said there were no income limits for fire designated areas. Or it could have been for some fire desginated areas. I am two miles away from one of the areas in Sonoma.