Is $24,000 to add 10 solar panels and 1 Tesla battery a fair price?
Project Details
I signed the contract in February 2025 after experiencing a series of power outages in the Inland Empire. I have no knowledge of solar, but my husband is very picky and was satisfied with their proposal. We were on NEM 2.0, and it was important to us that the new system would not cause us to drop to NEM 3.0. The senior project coordinator redesigned the system to be non-export, which has been great. I can now run my A/C at 65 degrees, wash and dry clothes, and run all the lights without receiving a bill from Edison, which is exactly what I wanted. I work from home and need a reliable source of energy all the time, so I have no regrets about adding solar.
Quote Details
This quote is for the addition of solar panels and a Tesla battery to an existing solar setup. The system was specifically designed as a non-export system to ensure the homeowner remained on the NEM 2.0 program. - 10 additional solar panels - 1 Tesla battery - System design: Non-export to maintain NEM 2.0 status - Stucco repair: Damage to garage bottom fixed by Solar Optimum
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Category
Solar
Price
$24,000
Quote Date
February 1, 2025
Location
California
Battery Storage?
No
System Size (kW)
10
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