Again , initial price is only one indicator, and usually a poor one in terms of most bang for the buck.
For the small amount of difference in per STC Watt price, forget it for the initial determination. Spend more time on vendor research. Both or either product is probably fit for your purposes. Beyond some basic quality level, which you are above with these two panels, the focus ought to shift to other system components such as inverters, wiring, racking, roof attachment (BTW, if a roof mount, keep the panels at least 6" off the roof. things run cooler with a bit better efficiency, for probably longer), and the much more difficult to quantify but essential attributes of quality of workmanship in assembly/hookup, attention to detail and vendor integrity.
Since you ask, I'd go with the vendor I felt the one most qualified to do the work, but only after I did a lot more homework on each of the vendors, including talking to non sales folks, and not have my judgement clouded by the false economy of low initial price. I learned the long term cost and hassle of paying too little many years ago.
I'd also not pay much attention to what a salesperson tells you about prices, especially when they badmouth a competitor. As a former peddler who made a good living at it, that ain't got no class, and in your case, from what you write, not correct either.
Read "Solar Power Your Home for Dummies" before you do any more vendor research. Try to know the answers to your questions before you ask. You'll learn a lot more that way, not only about what you want, but also what the vendors (don't ?) know.
One last thing: if this is a roof mount, get your roof inspected/serviced. PV will last a long time. Give your roof the best probability of lasting as long.
Bottom line: $0.20/STC Watt is peanuts in the bigger scheme of things. Use your head and think long term quality, reliability and performance. You will not regret it.
Take what you want of the above. Scrap the rest.
For the small amount of difference in per STC Watt price, forget it for the initial determination. Spend more time on vendor research. Both or either product is probably fit for your purposes. Beyond some basic quality level, which you are above with these two panels, the focus ought to shift to other system components such as inverters, wiring, racking, roof attachment (BTW, if a roof mount, keep the panels at least 6" off the roof. things run cooler with a bit better efficiency, for probably longer), and the much more difficult to quantify but essential attributes of quality of workmanship in assembly/hookup, attention to detail and vendor integrity.
Since you ask, I'd go with the vendor I felt the one most qualified to do the work, but only after I did a lot more homework on each of the vendors, including talking to non sales folks, and not have my judgement clouded by the false economy of low initial price. I learned the long term cost and hassle of paying too little many years ago.
I'd also not pay much attention to what a salesperson tells you about prices, especially when they badmouth a competitor. As a former peddler who made a good living at it, that ain't got no class, and in your case, from what you write, not correct either.
Read "Solar Power Your Home for Dummies" before you do any more vendor research. Try to know the answers to your questions before you ask. You'll learn a lot more that way, not only about what you want, but also what the vendors (don't ?) know.
One last thing: if this is a roof mount, get your roof inspected/serviced. PV will last a long time. Give your roof the best probability of lasting as long.
Bottom line: $0.20/STC Watt is peanuts in the bigger scheme of things. Use your head and think long term quality, reliability and performance. You will not regret it.
Take what you want of the above. Scrap the rest.
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