Is $17,664 to install a 16-panel REC solar system a fair price?
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I am on LADWP, so I get great net metering and don't need a battery system. There's a big difference in estimated output from the systems; Evolution used OpenSolar for modeling, and NRG used Aurora. After incentives, the cost ends up being about $2k more for NRG with 2 more panels. I'm looking for thoughts on which system to choose.
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This quote is for a solar panel installation from Evolution Energy, featuring REC panels and Enphase inverters. The system is designed to produce 11,966 kWh per year and includes a 25-year installation warranty. The system configuration includes: - Panels: 16 x REC460AA Pure-RX 460 Watt - Inverters: 16 x IQ8X-80-M-US [240V] - Estimated Annual Production: 11,966 kWh - Combiner: 1 x Enphase IQ Combiner 5/5C - Arrays: 3 - Installation Warranty: 25 years
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Category
Solar
Price
$17,664
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
Location
California
Battery Storage?
No
System Size (kW)
7.36
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