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Is $32,000 to install a 17.63 kW solar panel system with Qcells and Enphase IQ8X microinverters a fair price?

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I have a quote for two solar systems and am seeking advice on comparing them. Both systems have nominally the same 25-year warranty which includes labor. I'm concerned about the panels with integrated microinverters in option 2, wondering if that's a disaster waiting to happen. I also have no background relationship with either company and am weighing the pros and cons of a big national company versus a small local company, especially regarding warranty longevity. I have no shading and live in one of the sunniest climates (Florida). Tesla quotes were on par or more expensive unless a battery was included.

Quote Details

This quote is for a solar panel system from a big national company. - Number of Panels: 41 - Panel Wattage: 430W Qcells - Microinverters: Enphase IQ8X - Total System Size: 17.63 kW (41 panels * 430W) - Warranty: 25 years, includes labor

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Category

Solar

Price

$32,000

Quote Date

June 10, 2025

Location

Florida

Battery Storage?

No

# of Panels

41

System Size (kW)

17.63

Warranty (yrs)

25

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