Is $24,041 to install a solar panel and battery backup system a fair price?
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I got a quote with breakdown from an installer I'm interested in going with but I'm not sure about the cost and a bit wary of inflated prices based on what I've read here of customers getting exorbitant/scammy quotes. For example, the IQ battery 10C runs about $7-8k so like half of the $15k appears to be just for labor. Does that seem right? The other thing is the installer said they can "probably" get the system installed before the end of year, but can't guarantee it'll be operational by then. They said that's up to the electric company. They also said anyone who says it just needs to be installed by the end of the year to quality for the Federal tax credit is lying and there's currently no clarity on that part. That said, it feels like a risk to move forward with this kind of uncertainty when we're talking about $10k I'll either recuperate or not. Maybe wait to see what happens after 2028?
Quote Details
This quote is for a comprehensive solar panel and battery backup system installation, including various components and disclosures regarding additional costs and guarantees. The total system cost before tax credit is $34,344.00, with a Federal Tax Credit of $10,303.20 applied. - Solar Installation: 5.22 kW system at $2.70/watt - Battery System: 1IQ Battery 10C, 10 kWh installation - Battery Backup: Enphase Battery Back-Up included for outages with Transfer Switch (without Meter Collar), MAX 200 AMP - Monitoring: Enlighten Combiner Box & Wi-Fi Monitoring (Included) - Site Inspection Deposit: Non-refundable deposit covering comprehensive site inspection to assess feasibility and requirements. The $250 deposit will be applied to the total project cost if proceeding with services. Due upon signing the proposal. - Permit Fees: Permitting process handled, but project cost does not include permit fees. These fees, set by the local AHJ, will be invoiced separately and typically range from $150 to $1,500. - Production Guarantee: Agreement acknowledges no explicit assurances regarding specific financial offsets. However, kilowatt-hour production is guaranteed for the initial and subsequent years, contingent upon panel degradation schedules. - Tax Credit: Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit - 30%
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Category
Solar
Price
$24,041
Quote Date
August 11, 2025
Battery Storage?
No
System Size (kW)
5.22
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