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Is $40,000 to install 7.92kw solar system via ppa (2.99% escalator) a fair price?

Project Details

Average annual usage of 9500 kWh. Current average monthly bill is $235. Prefers PPA/Lease over cash or loan due to lack of upfront funds. Located in LADWP territory.

Quote Details

Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 7.92kW system with an annual price escalator. - 18 Q.Tron AC 440w panels - Qcell microinverters - 9,600 kWh annual guaranteed production - $92/month starting payment - 2.99% annual price escalator - 11.5 cents/kWh Year 1 rate - 6 months cash-back incentive

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Category

Solar

Price

$40,000

Quote Date

April 8, 2026

Location

California

Battery Storage?

No

# of Panels

18

System Size (kW)

7.92

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