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Is $27,937 to install a 6.96 kW solar system with battery storage a fair price?

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My home is in the Bay Area and I use PG&E, with one EV. The total out-of-pocket cost is estimated to be $20,000 after tax credits. The contractor seemed genuine and helpful, and was willing to negotiate the price further if I committed. I am considering if I should charge my EV overnight from the grid, as PG&E off-peak rates are not bad, and I wonder if I can stay on the EV2A rate plan even after installing solar.

Quote Details

This quote is for the installation of a 6.96 kW solar system with battery storage and includes the following components and estimated performance metrics: - System Size: 6.96 kW- Modules: 16 x HIT-H435MF-FB (Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.)- Inverters: 16 x IQ8MC-72-M-US (240V) (Enphase Energy Inc.)- Battery Storage: 1 x IQBATTERY-10C-1P-NA (Enphase Energy Inc.)- Adders: 1 x Enphase 10C Meter Collar (PG&E / SCE)- Estimated Year 1 Production: 8,838 kWh- Estimated Average Monthly Bill Savings: $299.55- Estimated Post-Solar Cost per kWh: $0.11- System Offset: 87%- Estimated First Year Utility Savings: $3,594.55- Estimated ITC (30%) Value: $8,381.22

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Category

Solar

Price

$27,937

Quote Date

July 15, 2025

Location

California

Battery Storage?

No

System Size (kW)

6.96

Warranty (yrs)

16

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