Price paid per watt

[dat]

there are so many online stores carry both SW and CS. It shouldn't be hard to find out. Higher price doesn't mean better product..... American made panels usually have higher price tag.....

Search function is there and read.

If you really want to know the answer, there are thousands of systems listed on Enphase public site. You learn by reading, observing, not by asking

https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public_systems

Hahaha. Reading, observing, and researching are ways to learn. Asking is also another way to learn. Did you ask your teacher in class when you were in school?

[silversaver]

Can we have a thread about people post how much they pay for their system $/watt, what is their configuration, and where they are from?

I understand that is why I asked for price, configuration, and location. One price does not mean much, but if you have a lot of data, you can expect what is the reasonable price in your area. I am not looking for the cheapest price installation, but I want to know the price for different solar panels in the market. For example, people keep saying Sunpower is more expensive than other panels. The question is how much more expensive than SolarWorld or Canadian Solar? Is SolarWorld more expensive or cheaper than Canadian Solar panel and what is the price different between the two? If everyone participate in this thread, people can find a lot of information they need in this thread.

there are so many online stores carry both SW and CS. It shouldn't be hard to find out. Higher price doesn't mean better product..... American made panels usually have higher price tag.....

Search function is there and read.

If you really want to know the answer, there are thousands of systems listed on Enphase public site. You learn by reading, observing, not by asking

https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public_systems

[dat]

You mean the information you want custom delivered. The information is here in many threads.

You can think that way. I already chose my installer so it does not matter to me anymore. I only come to this forum for entertainment and learning. I think it's fun and help people who want to install solar in the future. It will save people time and effort. If anyone does not want to help then you do not have to.
By the way, the system I am going to install is $3.51 per watt. The configuration is 6.12kW, 24 Canadian Solar panels Model: CS6P-255P with Enphase M215. The location is San Jose, California. I just ask my installer a quote for Sunpower and waiting for his quote. I may upgrade to Sunpower if the price is right.
Last, I want to thank everyone who help me in the last three days.

[russ]

I understand that is why I asked for price, configuration, and location. One price does not mean much, but if you have a lot of data, you can expect what is the reasonable price in your area. I am not looking for the cheapest price installation, but I want to know the price for different solar panels in the market. For example, people keep saying Sunpower is more expensive than other panels. The question is how much more expensive than SolarWorld or Canadian Solar? Is SolarWorld more expensive or cheaper than Canadian Solar panel and what is the price different between the two? If everyone participate in this thread, people can find a lot of information they need in this thread.

You mean the information you want custom delivered. The information is here in many threads.

[dat]

The price / dc watt is a moving target based on city, state, hardware and complexity of the install. Also prices that were gotten 1 year ago would now be different today for the same neighborhood.

Best suggestion is to read some of the postings on grid tie systems, ask questions, learn as much as possible about pv systems and then go get some quotes. Post that info here and people will help you determine if the $/watt before incentives is within a good range.

I understand that is why I asked for price, configuration, and location. One price does not mean much, but if you have a lot of data, you can expect what is the reasonable price in your area. I am not looking for the cheapest price installation, but I want to know the price for different solar panels in the market. For example, people keep saying Sunpower is more expensive than other panels. The question is how much more expensive than SolarWorld or Canadian Solar? Is SolarWorld more expensive or cheaper than Canadian Solar panel and what is the price different between the two? If everyone participate in this thread, people can find a lot of information they need in this thread.

[russ]

If you read some previous posts there are situations (plenty) when lowest cost per Wt could be the worst investment you have ever made The "buyer beware" always applies.

That is when the buyer gets into the fire, ready aim plan of action.

[nmikmik]

The price / dc watt is a moving target based on city, state, hardware and complexity of the install. Also prices that were gotten 1 year ago would now be different today for the same neighborhood.

Best suggestion is to read some of the postings on grid tie systems, ask questions, learn as much as possible about pv systems and then go get some quotes. Post that info here and people will help you determine if the $/watt before incentives is within a good range.

Yea,
whatever the fanatic says

It takes time to learn the details of what your specific installation requires and what your actual wants are, then you can decide if the $ per Wt is a good gauge for the installation project.
If you read some previous posts there are situations (plenty) when lowest cost per Wt could be the worst investment you have ever made The "buyer beware" always applies.

[SunEagle]

Can we have a thread about people post how much they pay for their system $/watt, what is their configuration, and where they are from?

The price / dc watt is a moving target based on city, state, hardware and complexity of the install. Also prices that were gotten 1 year ago would now be different today for the same neighborhood.

Best suggestion is to read some of the postings on grid tie systems, ask questions, learn as much as possible about pv systems and then go get some quotes. Post that info here and people will help you determine if the $/watt before incentives is within a good range.

[dat]

Thanks.

[slopoke]

6.9 kW system, LG-300 watt panels and Enphase M250 micro inverters. $3.70 per watt before incentives. Livermore California.

[dat]

Can we have a thread about people post how much they pay for their system $/watt, what is their configuration, and where they are from?