One last look before we sign for Sunpower system

[foobar]

I had 5 companies bid the project. I specified the new X21 series panel. Negligible price increase compared to E20. Suprising tidbit about the E20, no more black backing for future production.

Location Southern CA (Orange County)
Utility = SCE

(24) Sunpower X21-345 Panels - 3 strings of 8 panels
(1) SMA 8000US inverter
System Cost = $37,100
CSI Rebate = $1474
Out of Pocket = $35,626
Tax Credit = $10,687.80
Incentive = $500 rebate after install complete
Net Cost = $24,438.20

DC STC Rating = 8280 kW
DC PTC Rating = 7685 kW
CEC-AC Rating = 7377 kW
CSI Rating = 7376 kW
First yr production = 12,785 kWh
Current annual usage = 14,200 kWh

Gross Cost/kW DC = $4.48
Net Cost/kW DC = $ 2.95

I'm also interested in this contractor info please. I can't direct PM due to being noob i have to have 10 posts

[frizzlefry]

Latest update on out X21-345s. Have confirmation that panels are expected to be on hand at dealer Oct 31 with installation to commenced the following week. We tried to switch to the 335s but lead time was going to be the same since inventory was backlogged on the 335 as well. Here's hoping to no more delays.

[champak013]

Price per Watt

Just started looking into getting Solar. What are the difference between the black and white panels other then color. Does the white panels have a better aesthetic look?
Thanks

I am new here --I had just visited Long island -New York. Where one friend had installed
10KW --for a house for $50,000 --- its about $5 per watt

[Joker45]

Installer is quoting 30 days. Wife says about 40 days. She's usually right.

Sounds about right on all counts

[Ionizer]

Very cool! How long does it take for your power company to sign off and install a net meter?

I'm still waiting for mine to come in.

Installer is quoting 30 days. Wife says about 40 days. She's usually right.

[Joker45]

Yes! Installed all 24 x21's. Had the city final today which needs a few thing done for re-final tomorrow. Panels are very black and look great!

Very cool! How long does it take for your power company to sign off and install a net meter?

I'm still waiting for mine to come in.

[Naptown]

Good for you
The x21's are getting hard to come by
The 20's are available however
Just closed a 10.1 KW for about 3.60 a watt

[Ionizer]

Did your install happen last week? I was told by my guy that my panels were delayed being shipped due to the big storm they had in last Monday or Tuesday in the Philippines.

Yes! Installed all 24 x21's. Had the city final today which needs a few thing done for re-final tomorrow. Panels are very black and look great!

[Joker45]

UPDATE: EVERYTHING IS IN! The install starts @7:00am Thursday this week and should finish by late Friday or early Saturday!
Glad we went with the X21-335 Blacks. Just got word from our installer and another rep we still talking too, that the X21-345 Whites are back logged until late January! OUCH. Some big company/conpanies must be using for a huge install somewhere?!

Did your install happen last week? I was told by my guy that my panels were delayed being shipped due to the big storm they had in last Monday or Tuesday in the Philippines.

[Joker45]

We switched on 8/6/2013. Was told that the 335's would take 10-14 days before all parts are in and they would reduce the price to meet the per watt price of the 345's and if need be, ad a panel for the 200 watt less. At that same time, we were told the 345's would take until November. Now our installer and a competitor is stating the 345's are possible by January. (I'm sure the competitor was hoping we'd switch due to knowing we went with the 345's)

Thanks. We switched within a day or so of you also. I think we switched on the 7th. Mine should be in anytime now. Good luck with your install!

[Ionizer]

What was the exact date that you switched your order? The reason I'm asking is I did the exact same thing two weeks ago and switched from the 345's to the 335's. I'm guessing mine should be in very soon. He told me 3 weeks when we switched the order instead of another 8-10 weeks waiting for the 345's.

We switched on 8/6/2013. Was told that the 335's would take 10-14 days before all parts are in and they would reduce the price to meet the per watt price of the 345's and if need be, ad a panel for the 200 watt less. At that same time, we were told the 345's would take until November. Now our installer and a competitor is stating the 345's are possible by January. (I'm sure the competitor was hoping we'd switch due to knowing we went with the 345's)



Just walked my roof today and fixed a few broken concrete tiles up there with lots of pictures taken. Wanted the roof perfect when they start tomorrow! (and yes, I've installed hundreds of concrete tile, comp shingle, gravel roofs for roofing contractors in my youth.)

[KRenn]

What was the exact date that you switched your order? The reason I'm asking is I did the exact same thing two weeks ago and switched from the 345's to the 335's. I'm guessing mine should be in very soon. He told me 3 weeks when we switched the order instead of another 8-10 weeks waiting for the 345's.

I've heard the same from friends at various solar companies. The issue is that SunPower has outsold its own manufacturing output, they are opening up new manufacturing lines and a new facility either late this year or early 2014 as there businesses seems to be booming at the moment.

[Joker45]

We switched our deal to the 335B SP due to backorder. They will be in the warehouse within 8 days

What was the exact date that you switched your order? The reason I'm asking is I did the exact same thing two weeks ago and switched from the 345's to the 335's. I'm guessing mine should be in very soon. He told me 3 weeks when we switched the order instead of another 8-10 weeks waiting for the 345's.

[frizzlefry]

UPDATE: EVERYTHING IS IN! The install starts @7:00am Thursday this week and should finish by late Friday or early Saturday!
Glad we went with the X21-335 Blacks. Just got word from our installer and another rep we still talking too, that the X21-345 Whites are back logged until late January! OUCH. Some big company/conpanies must be using for a huge install somewhere?!

I'm hearing different stories regarding the backlog. Don't want to put out any information out there until I hear back from Sunpower directly... but is anyone aware of any X21-345s installs that have occurred?

[Ionizer]

UPDATE: EVERYTHING IS IN! The install starts @7:00am Thursday this week and should finish by late Friday or early Saturday!
Glad we went with the X21-335 Blacks. Just got word from our installer and another rep we still talking too, that the X21-345 Whites are back logged until late January! OUCH. Some big company/conpanies must be using for a huge install somewhere?!