Pulled the trigger on Solar in Dallas, Texas

[majorcuddles]

Looks like $3.04 or so/Watt before rebates? (( $6,689/.3)+ $6,000 + 1,470)/(35*280) = $3.037/STC Watt.

What is your annual load in kWh and what does your utility rate structure look like as in your min/max. hourly rates?

Any net metering available to you ?

I've lived in this new construction home since December, so not enough time for a typical read yet.

Average Usage: 1378kWh (949kWh - 1878kWh)
Utility Rate Structures: Texas is deregulated so rates can wildly vary by term and source of power. Check out www.powertochoose.org to see more about Texas power rates

Net Metering: Texas only has a few Retail Electric Providers which offer solar buyback: Green Mountain Energy, TXU Energy, Reliant, MP2

Gross Price Per Watt: $2.91
Net Price Per Watt: $1.51

[J.P.M.]

Looks like $3.04 or so/Watt before rebates? (( $6,689/.3)+ $6,000 + 1,470)/(35*280) = $3.037/STC Watt.

What is your annual load in kWh and what does your utility rate structure look like as in your min/max. hourly rates?

Any net metering available to you ?

[majorcuddles]

Well Solar family, I've just signed my commitment for a residential solar system...

I know that Texas power rates make solar a hard sell in most cases, but I felt fortunate to have a good set of available incentives, a home that allowed a wide array of design options, and some somewhat aggressive pricing after engaging multiple installers.

I'm a total home automation nut, so this seems like just another step in optimizing my home to meet my needs. Surprisingly enough, I still don't have a 240 outlet for my Model X here as my employer offers free charging that's met all of my needs to date.

I've 'earned' a Powerwall 2 through one of the prior Tesla referral programs and I look forward to integrating it to the system especially as time of use shifting becomes available.

So, what can I tell this group about my experience? I had a great time exploring options and visiting with multiple installers in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Let's hope that the coming steps go well as the design confirmation, installation, and interconnection occurs.

I look forward to updating this thread as my experience continues especially as Texas doesnt have quite the same penetration of Texas as many other markets in the US.

System Design:
Inverter: 1 x SolarEdge SE7600A
Panels: 35 x Hanwha Q-Cells 280W
System Size: 9.8 kW
Location: Dallas, TX


Incentives:
Utility Rebate: $6,000
Retail Provider Rebate: $1,470
Federal ITC: $6,689


My Wheels: Model X 75D | Autopilot 1 | Reserved 7/10/16 In-gallery | Delivered 9/16 | Referral: ask me questions!
My Home: 9.8kW Solar PV System | Vera Plus Z-Wave |