Is $22,507 to install a 3.15 kW solar system with battery backup and HVAC fan a fair price?
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I received this quote for solar for my mom and am unsure if it's a good deal. It seemed absurd, so I'm seeking opinions and have also obtained other quotes from Energy Sage and GC Electric.
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- Base Price for Solar: Based on a 3.15 kW installation costing $45,912.00 initially. Gross cost before state rebate is $42,742.00. Final cost after all rebates and incentives is $22,507.00. - 30-year Performance Guarantee- 25-year Materials + Labor Warranty: Covers Micro-Inverters & Panels- 25-year Workmanship Warranty- 25-year Transferability- Battery: New Gen4 Encharge10C Whole House Back-Up- Battery Warranty: 15-year Extended Warranty (Includes Meter Collar)- HVAC: Stealth Pro Whole House Fan 1.5X (Includes Cash/Combo Discount) priced at $3,720.00- Nema 14-50amp Outlet: Does not include charger, priced at $1,556.00- Discount: First Responder/Return Customer Discount of -$1,000.00- Discount: CASH or Basic Loan Discount of -$4,446.00- Discount: Solar/Battery Combo Discount for 1 Enphase 10C (With Backup) Aug Promo of -$3,000.00- Rebate: RSSE State Rebate Check (Time Sensitive, Income Qualified, 30-45 Day Approvals) of -$20,235.00
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Category
Solar
Price
$22,507
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
Location
California
Battery Storage?
No
System Size (kW)
3.15
Warranty (yrs)
25
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