Help me decide on these bay area quotes

[raja3]

I have several quotes from Solar Panel installers in the bay area. Hoping to get some help in picking one -

Solar City panels? - 3.25 kw - $5.10/watt
Sunpower SPR245, SMA inverter - 2.695 kw - $4.995/watt - good reviews
Solar world panels, SMA inverter - 3.92 kw - $4.71/watt - so-so reviews
REC panels, SMA inverter - 3.64 kw - $4.39/watt - newer installer
Canadian solar, Enphase M215 inverter - 3.75 kw - $4.02/watt - good reviews

I am inclined to go with the lowest price installer, but wondering if I should pick the installer just above that in price?

I am also waiting for a quote from an installer I found on this forum. He said he would come in at the low $4/watt range. He called the Canadian Solar panels "Chinese made" implying they weren't as good as the Mitsubishi panels he was going to quote.

I appreciate any advice

Thanks,
raja

[chunglau]

I have several quotes from Solar Panel installers in the bay area. Hoping to get some help in picking one -

Solar City panels? - 3.25 kw - $5.10/watt
Sunpower SPR245, SMA inverter - 2.695 kw - $4.995/watt - good reviews
Solar world panels, SMA inverter - 3.92 kw - $4.71/watt - so-so reviews
REC panels, SMA inverter - 3.64 kw - $4.39/watt - newer installer
Canadian solar, Enphase M215 inverter - 3.75 kw - $4.02/watt - good reviews

I am inclined to go with the lowest price installer, but wondering if I should pick the installer just above that in price?

I am also waiting for a quote from an installer I found on this forum. He said he would come in at the low $4/watt range. He called the Canadian Solar panels "Chinese made" implying they weren't as good as the Mitsubishi panels he was going to quote.

I appreciate any advice

Thanks,
raja

Wonder why the power varies so much in your quotes. The $/W number depends on the output power, as well as the roof type, especially for relatively small installations. I am in the same boat, and I got slightly lower quotes than yours.

[ButchDeal]

I am also waiting for a quote from an installer I found on this forum. He said he would come in at the low $4/watt range. He called the Canadian Solar panels "Chinese made" implying they weren't as good as the Mitsubishi panels he was going to quote.

I appreciate any advice

Thanks,
raja

Canadian Solar is "Chinese made" but is pretty high in the quality range.

[J.P.M.]

I have several quotes from Solar Panel installers in the bay area. Hoping to get some help in picking one -

Solar City panels? - 3.25 kw - $5.10/watt
Sunpower SPR245, SMA inverter - 2.695 kw - $4.995/watt - good reviews
Solar world panels, SMA inverter - 3.92 kw - $4.71/watt - so-so reviews
REC panels, SMA inverter - 3.64 kw - $4.39/watt - newer installer
Canadian solar, Enphase M215 inverter - 3.75 kw - $4.02/watt - good reviews

I am inclined to go with the lowest price installer, but wondering if I should pick the installer just above that in price?

I am also waiting for a quote from an installer I found on this forum. He said he would come in at the low $4/watt range. He called the Canadian Solar panels "Chinese made" implying they weren't as good as the Mitsubishi panels he was going to quote.

I appreciate any advice

Thanks,
raja

I'd suggest reading prior threads for info on equal annual output/installed kW, quality, pricing and the importance of a reputable installer. FWIW, your pricing seems a bit high compared to some o0thers in the Bay area.

[dat]

I have several quotes from Solar Panel installers in the bay area. Hoping to get some help in picking one -

Canadian solar, Enphase M215 inverter - 3.75 kw - $4.02/watt - good reviews

I am inclined to go with the lowest price installer, but wondering if I should pick the installer just above that in price?

I am also waiting for a quote from an installer I found on this forum. He said he would come in at the low $4/watt range. He called the Canadian Solar panels "Chinese made" implying they weren't as good as the Mitsubishi panels he was going to quote.

I appreciate any advice

Thanks,
raja

I do not know the price at 3.75kW. My installer quoted me $3.51/watt for 6.12kW (24 X 255) and $3.38/watt for 7.14kW (28 X 255).