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Is $27,456 to install a 6.44 kW solar system with 10 kWh whole home battery backup a fair price?

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I am new to solar and am seeking a sanity check on this proposed system. I am located in southern California and am under Nem3.0. I am uncertain about the battery investment as my household does not consume a large amount of electricity, roughly 8000kWh annually, primarily due to EV charging. I am considering if the whole home backup is necessary given my consumption or if I should negotiate a lower price without the backup, especially since a battery is needed for net metering.

Quote Details

This quote is for the installation of a 6.44 kW solar energy system with a 10 kWh whole home battery backup. The system includes: - Solar Panels: 14 x REC Solar 460 Watt Panels (REC460AA Pure-RX) - Inverters: 14 x IQ8X-80-M-US [240V] (Enphase Energy Inc.) - Battery: 1 x IQBATTERY-10C-1P-NA 10kWh (Enphase Energy Inc.) - Battery Type: Enphase 10C - WHOLE HOME BACKUP - Monitoring: Consumption Monitoring (CT's) Included - Discount: Memorial Day - Battery Discount applied System Performance: - System Size: 6.44 kW - Estimated Annual Solar Generation: 9,342 kWh - Consumption Offset: 161% - Estimated Electricity Bill Savings: $2,107

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Category

Solar

Price

$27,456

Quote Date

May 27, 2025

Location

California

Battery Storage?

No

System Size (kW)

6.44

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