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Is $43,500 to install a 8.82 kw solar system with one powerwall 3 a fair price?

Project Details

The homeowner is considering a smaller solar system in Michigan to test efficiency before expanding. They are looking at a Tesla Powerwall 3 combo and mentioned that other local quotes for full offset systems were significantly higher, ranging from $60k to $80k.

Quote Details

Full solar and battery storage installation including: - 8.82 kW DC system size - 21x Tesla 420W panels - 1x Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5 kWh capacity / 11.5 kW AC output) - Estimated first year production of 11,976 kWh - 57% consumption offset - Includes installation, permits, and integrated inverter

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Category

Solar

Price

$43,500

Quote Date

June 7, 2026

Location

Michigan

Battery Storage?

No

# of Panels

21

System Size (kW)

8.82

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