8.7kW system coming Orange County, SoCal

[wildfins]

Hi, I am in SoCal and shopping for a 9kW system.
Would anybody mind sharing and PM me the solar company "B" mentioned in this thread?
Thanks.

[s_man]

Hello,

thank you so much for the message.

I actually have company C coming out this Saturday for a quote and presentation along with 3 other company but I have 8 companies in line to give me a quote. I already prepared an excel spreadsheet so all I have to do is plug in their information and #'s. I will check out company D as well in 2 weeks and will let you know if I end up working with them & will definitely let them know you referred me.

i just hate the fact I can't send PM's because I'm under 10 post.

Thanks again!

If you use company C and mention solarreview.com I believe this forum may get some credit. As of company D, I only know them as having competitive pricing/ price matching so you could get a low price base to negotiate. If you want to go with them probably ask for couple recent to interview and see the work yourself.

[JMan604]

PM sent.

Hello,

thank you so much for the message.

I actually have company C coming out this Saturday for a quote and presentation along with 3 other company but I have 8 companies in line to give me a quote. I already prepared an excel spreadsheet so all I have to do is plug in their information and #'s. I will check out company D as well in 2 weeks and will let you know if I end up working with them & will definitely let them know you referred me.

i just hate the fact I can't send PM's because I'm under 10 post.

Thanks again!

[Gstachura]

s man...who did you go with again? I'm too lazy to search for it through 17 pages of posts.

[J.P.M.]

And this people is why it pays to do your own research, those who will take the quick and easy option of just getting quotes from those someone from this place recommends is not doing themselves a good service as far as I am concerned, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH PEOPLE,, you will be better off

Funny how common sense never quite sinks all the way in no matter how often it's repeated.

[solar pete]

Last week I had some discussions with the salesman of company B about some freebies he promised me when I signed the contract. He pointed it out that those are not on the contracts (mine or of the one referred me who said he got it) as an excuse that he did not promise it. Sure, I thought it was some small things that they could do extra to make customer happy and because it was just some small things so I did not insist those to be on the contract, but it turns out they are not small to them and his boss is not happy about it. To me, promises are meant to be fulfilled even they are verbal promises, so I don't feel comfortable refer company B anymore because people I refer may get the same problem with broken promises. I would still give you insight about what to watch out or what I should have done. And I wish you new members good luck on your project.

And this people is why it pays to do your own research, those who will take the quick and easy option of just getting quotes from those someone from this place recommends is not doing themselves a good service as far as I am concerned, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH PEOPLE,, you will be better off

[a_and_d]

that's not cool of them to do. I totally understand.

I received my first proposal and I'm not satisfied with it.

System Details

Year 1 Estimated Production: 10,409 KWH

8.50 kW (DC), 7.50 kW (AC) SunPower System

26 x SunPower E20/327 Solar Panel

Non-SunPower Roof Mount Mounting System

1 x SUNNY BOY 7700TL-US-22 - 240v (SPR-7702m)


System Cost $35,708

Estimated Rebate $0

Estimated Federal Tax Credit $10,713

Estimated Net System Cost $24,996

with those numbers, I calculated this proposal to be $4.20/watt which is crazy high.

My quote with SunPower was a bit higher than yours ($4.35/watt?). The installer was rated very highly on Solar Reviews though.

[a_and_d]

Last week I had some discussions with the salesman of company B about some freebies he promised me when I signed the contract. He pointed it out that those are not on the contracts (mine or of the one referred me who said he got it) as an excuse that he did not promise it. Sure, I thought it was some small things that they could do extra to make customer happy and because it was just some small things so I did not insist those to be on the contract, but it turns out they are not small to them and his boss is not happy about it. To me, promises are meant to be fulfilled even they are verbal promises, so I don't feel comfortable refer company B anymore because people I refer may get the same problem with broken promises. I would still give you insight about what to watch out or what I should have done. And I wish you new members good luck on your project.

That's a shame. And yes, I'd certainly appreciate whatever insight you can provide, such as these things you were promised that they aren't willing to follow through with.

[s_man]

that's not cool of them to do. I totally understand.

I received my first proposal and I'm not satisfied with it.

System Details

Year 1 Estimated Production: 10,409 KWH

8.50 kW (DC), 7.50 kW (AC) SunPower System

26 x SunPower E20/327 Solar Panel

Non-SunPower Roof Mount Mounting System

1 x SUNNY BOY 7700TL-US-22 - 240v (SPR-7702m)


System Cost $35,708

Estimated Rebate $0

Estimated Federal Tax Credit $10,713

Estimated Net System Cost $24,996

with those numbers, I calculated this proposal to be $4.20/watt which is crazy high.

Price for SunPower is usually higher than that of other company. Most people here we believe you could get better return of investment with a comparable company just does not have the warranty of Sun Power (that already reflected in the price). I believe company B does not do Sun Power and someone told me they don't even want to do SolarEdge system any more. Anyway, you may want to read this link about someone got good price for Sun Power http://www.solarpaneltalk.com/showth...unPower-system

[JMan604]

that's not cool of them to do. I totally understand.

I received my first proposal and I'm not satisfied with it.

System Details

Year 1 Estimated Production: 10,409 KWH

8.50 kW (DC), 7.50 kW (AC) SunPower System

26 x SunPower E20/327 Solar Panel

Non-SunPower Roof Mount Mounting System

1 x SUNNY BOY 7700TL-US-22 - 240v (SPR-7702m)


System Cost $35,708

Estimated Rebate $0

Estimated Federal Tax Credit $10,713

Estimated Net System Cost $24,996

with those numbers, I calculated this proposal to be $4.20/watt which is crazy high.

[s_man]

Last week I had some discussions with the salesman of company B about some freebies he promised me when I signed the contract. He pointed it out that those are not on the contracts (mine or of the one referred me who said he got it) as an excuse that he did not promise it. Sure, I thought it was some small things that they could do extra to make customer happy and because it was just some small things so I did not insist those to be on the contract, but it turns out they are not small to them and his boss is not happy about it. To me, promises are meant to be fulfilled even they are verbal promises, so I don't feel comfortable refer company B anymore because people I refer may get the same problem with broken promises. I would still give you insight about what to watch out or what I should have done. And I wish you new members good luck on your project.

[a_and_d]

Can you also PM me the company names? I've managed two quotes and both are nowhere near the prices you've obtained.

[JMan604]

Company C is La Solar Group you could find at www.solarreview.com. The others I will pm you

Hello,

Can you kindly PM me company B?

Prior to reading this post, I already set up an appointment with LA Solar group for a quote this weekend.

[solar_newbie]

So I chose to go with company B. They appear to be very knowledgeable and I really felt like like they put their best offer out first, rather than haggle over price. They have a good warranty, no sub-contractors, production guarantees, will remove/re-install panels for free if any roofing work needs to be done, etc. I feel like they do business the way my company does, so that makes me feel good about their business practices.

27x330w panels, 8.91kW SunEdison
-not the "best" panels, but that 330 really helps with my situation and production needs. The available LG panels they had were not going to cut it, and SunPower was A LOT more expensive.
SE7600 inverter and optimizers
$2.9/watt.

We then included 200amp panel and feed upgrade costs (with est trenching costs) and a 50A outlet in my garage for car.
That brought me up to $3.2/watt.

I'm pretty happy with that. Should be installed by 12/31, but there are some things on my side that will likely delay the process.

Thanks for everyone's help! I'be been reading this forum for a while now and there is ton of valuable information here. I will report back as progress begins.

Congrats ... It is a good price.

[mhaakama]

So I chose to go with company B. They appear to be very knowledgeable and I really felt like like they put their best offer out first, rather than haggle over price. They have a good warranty, no sub-contractors, production guarantees, will remove/re-install panels for free if any roofing work needs to be done, etc. I feel like they do business the way my company does, so that makes me feel good about their business practices.

27x330w panels, 8.91kW SunEdison
-not the "best" panels, but that 330 really helps with my situation and production needs. The available LG panels they had were not going to cut it, and SunPower was A LOT more expensive.
SE7600 inverter and optimizers
$2.9/watt.

We then included 200amp panel and feed upgrade costs (with est trenching costs) and a 50A outlet in my garage for car.
That brought me up to $3.2/watt.

I'm pretty happy with that. Should be installed by 12/31, but there are some things on my side that will likely delay the process.

Thanks for everyone's help! I'be been reading this forum for a while now and there is ton of valuable information here. I will report back as progress begins.