Is $30,925 to install a 12.42 kW solar system a fair price?
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My annual electricity usage is about 7,000 kWh. My home is from the 1920s and has poor insulation. I sized the system up because I plan to get an EV and a heat pump in the future, and I might use electric space heaters to reduce my gas bill. I was looking for a good installer and recommend talking to people who had solar installed in the area and working with local companies. I chose SunPath and had an outstanding experience. I believe it's important to consider a new roof if your current one is only a few years old, to sync its lifespan with the panels. I also believe it's important to use Enphase micro inverters for independent panel operation. My panels are on the east and west facing sides of my roof, with some trees blocking early morning sun on the west side. I opted for a squirrel guard for protection, which also resulted in a concealed rack system. I have 1:1 net metering in Portland, allowing me to bank credits in summer for fall and winter use. I'm happy with the system and the feeling of generating my own electricity.
Quote Details
Installation of a 12.42 kW solar system, including panels, micro inverters, and a squirrel guard with a concealed racking system. The system is designed to allow each panel to operate independently. - System Size: 12.42 kW - Panels: 460W REC Alpha Pure RX - Inverters: Enphase IQ8X micro inverters - Additional Features: Squirrel guard, concealed rack system - Installation Process: Panels installed in one day, followed by city inspection one week later, and meter swap by the local utility (PGE) a week after that.
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Category
Solar
Price
$30,925
Quote Date
August 3, 2025
Location
Oregon
Year Built
1920
Battery Storage?
No
System Size (kW)
12.42
Warranty (yrs)
27
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