After a decade I am back on the forum but this time talking about grid tie systems.
I have gotten 2 quotes in the past 2 weeks using the same information I gathered from SmartMeterTexas. The systems seem to me way off in size to each other, 17.52kw vs 12.78kw . Yearly KWH usage was 24,202 for 2020 and was used as a base line. The last 6 months I have paid $160 average
Quote 1
Solar Solution 17.52kw System
All panels will face south and installed on a huge car port included in price
48 REC Alpha 365 Watt, Enphase Micro, Sense Monitoring
100% Coverage - 24,400 kWh/yr Solar Production
Current Average Energy Bill: $295
Solar Payment at a 20 Year .99% APR: $165
Solar Payment at a 25 Year 1.99% APR: $152
Quote 2 - 12.78KW system
Half the system will point South and half will face East
Includes nest thermostat, attic blanket, led lights, air tight home service and water heater insulation cover
36 LG 355 Enphase MIcros, Sense Monitoring
Year 1 System Production 17,228 kWh
Solar Payment at a 20 Year 1.49% APR: $185
Solar Payment at a 25 Year 2.49% APR: $206
2020 Monthly KWH readings
1387
1381
1916
2060
2568
2549
1472
2811
397
1732
1835
1841
2253
Total 24,202
My main concern is which system is right for me. I currently pay 8 cents per kwh and I will be required to change companies for net metering and their rate starts at 16 per kwh.
I have gotten 2 quotes in the past 2 weeks using the same information I gathered from SmartMeterTexas. The systems seem to me way off in size to each other, 17.52kw vs 12.78kw . Yearly KWH usage was 24,202 for 2020 and was used as a base line. The last 6 months I have paid $160 average
Quote 1
Solar Solution 17.52kw System
All panels will face south and installed on a huge car port included in price
48 REC Alpha 365 Watt, Enphase Micro, Sense Monitoring
100% Coverage - 24,400 kWh/yr Solar Production
Current Average Energy Bill: $295
Solar Payment at a 20 Year .99% APR: $165
Solar Payment at a 25 Year 1.99% APR: $152
Quote 2 - 12.78KW system
Half the system will point South and half will face East
Includes nest thermostat, attic blanket, led lights, air tight home service and water heater insulation cover
36 LG 355 Enphase MIcros, Sense Monitoring
Year 1 System Production 17,228 kWh
Solar Payment at a 20 Year 1.49% APR: $185
Solar Payment at a 25 Year 2.49% APR: $206
2020 Monthly KWH readings
1387
1381
1916
2060
2568
2549
1472
2811
397
1732
1835
1841
2253
Total 24,202
My main concern is which system is right for me. I currently pay 8 cents per kwh and I will be required to change companies for net metering and their rate starts at 16 per kwh.
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