Is $22,000 to install a FranklinWH aPower 2 battery as a retrofit backup a fair price?
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I am debating getting one FranklinWH aPower 2 installed as a retrofit back-up to my SolarEdge system that was installed at the end of 2015. The sales rep says it can happen in time to take advantage of the 30% tax credit going away at the end of the year, but I have to act like now. My true-up bill last year was an astonishing $1500 annually. Since I have NEM 1, I'm wondering if I will actually see a cost benefit to installing the battery. The back-up power is nice, but is it worth $22k (before the tax credit)? I am TOU-C (peak pricing 4-9pm everyday) and my solar panels are west facing. I have decided not to rush to get a battery for the sake of the tax credit this year.
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This quote is for the installation of a FranklinWH aPower 2 battery system as a retrofit backup to an existing SolarEdge system. - Battery System: FranklinWH aPower 2 - Purpose: Retrofit backup power - Integration: With existing SolarEdge solar system
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Category
Solar
Price
$22,000
Quote Date
October 3, 2025
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