I searched "solarcity" on this forum and it seems no one likes them. This is my situation.
Looking for a new install and currently I am still researching of a 11.7kw system (max before I have to increase home owner insurance). .
A local installer will be using polycrystalline 270w Chinese panels(still haven't got the brand yet) for 2.75/w installed. The Inverter will end up being the Sunny Boy-US x2. I have tile roof and he claims that it's more expensive than shingles, which would of cost me 2.42/watt installed.
I find their pricing to be decent, however I asked them today about monocystalline panels and he claims that these are terrible panels for FL weather due to heat..that they will burn up..and if they were better then they will be using them. After hours of online research, I have heard no such thing..and the company got pretty defensive about it. I asked for higher Watt panels and he said "well you want standard size panels, we can get you 300 watt panels but they are not standard size".
Reason why I am looking into monocystalline is because it's more aesthetic pleasing to me. Also even though I have plenty of roof space, much of the roof space isn't ideal for solar positioning. I also want to minimize the amount of panels hence I would like higher efficiency panels. So this company pretty much told me if I want monos, I should go with someone else.
SolarCity has the new low profile Panasonic 325w panels. They quoted me 3.1/watt installed. The inverter however is a string inverter.
I will be paying cash.
I'll be getting a third quote later, but so far the local company is upselling too much and I think giving out the wrong information. They have perfect reviews on google so I'm not sure why I am having such a difficult time with them. Perhaps I do too much research....
Looking for a new install and currently I am still researching of a 11.7kw system (max before I have to increase home owner insurance). .
A local installer will be using polycrystalline 270w Chinese panels(still haven't got the brand yet) for 2.75/w installed. The Inverter will end up being the Sunny Boy-US x2. I have tile roof and he claims that it's more expensive than shingles, which would of cost me 2.42/watt installed.
I find their pricing to be decent, however I asked them today about monocystalline panels and he claims that these are terrible panels for FL weather due to heat..that they will burn up..and if they were better then they will be using them. After hours of online research, I have heard no such thing..and the company got pretty defensive about it. I asked for higher Watt panels and he said "well you want standard size panels, we can get you 300 watt panels but they are not standard size".
Reason why I am looking into monocystalline is because it's more aesthetic pleasing to me. Also even though I have plenty of roof space, much of the roof space isn't ideal for solar positioning. I also want to minimize the amount of panels hence I would like higher efficiency panels. So this company pretty much told me if I want monos, I should go with someone else.
SolarCity has the new low profile Panasonic 325w panels. They quoted me 3.1/watt installed. The inverter however is a string inverter.
I will be paying cash.
I'll be getting a third quote later, but so far the local company is upselling too much and I think giving out the wrong information. They have perfect reviews on google so I'm not sure why I am having such a difficult time with them. Perhaps I do too much research....
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