Is $11,000 to add a 4-panel Enphase no export solar system a fair price?
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I was contacted by a reputable solar company. I currently have a 19-panel solar system with a battery that produced approximately 7.6MWh in 2025, but I still paid for about 1.8MWh from PG&E last year, resulting in a $900/year TrueUp cost. I am looking for a solution to achieve 100% energy offset and stay in NEM2. I am considering this addition because of the potential tax benefit expiring this year and the short amortization period. My original installer suggested adding more panels to my existing SolarEdge inverter, but I was told a separate, non-exporting system is required to stay in NEM2. I am glad I can now tag onto it still under NEM2 with a fairly short amortization to get to $0 true up.
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This option proposes adding a secondary solar system to cover approximately 1.8MWh of energy purchased from PG&E last year, aiming for 100% energy offset and allowing the homeowner to remain under NEM2.0. The system details include: - System Type: Secondary Enphase no export system- Number of Panels: 4- Tax Benefit: Almost $4,000 (company carries risk if not completed by deadline)- Amortization: Approximately 6 years
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Category
Solar
Price
$11,000
Quote Date
October 23, 2025
Location
California
# of Panels
4
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