Is $80,000 to install a 25.37kW solar system with Enphase microinverters a fair price?
Project Details
I am comparing two solar quotes for a system designed for my 29,000kwh annual usage in Southeast PA. Both companies are proposing a similar 25.37kW system size and configuration across my house roof, barn roof, and some ground mount. I am trying to understand the significant price difference between Velocity Home Energy and Solar ($80k) and Big Wave Solar ($70k). Both quotes are for a cash purchase, do not include batteries, and guarantee installation by the end of the year. I am securing funding from a third party.
Quote Details
This quote is for the purchase and installation of a 25.37kW solar system designed to meet an annual usage of 29,000kwh. The system configuration includes panels on the house roof, barn roof, and some ground mount. It is a cash purchase and does not include batteries. Installation is guaranteed to be completed by the end of the year. Specifics include: - System Size: 25.37kW - Annual Usage Met: 29,000kwh - Panel Configuration: House roof, barn roof, ground mount - Panel Warranty: 87% output after 30 years - Inverter Type: Enphase iQ8+ microinverters - Batteries: Not included - Installation Guarantee: By end of year
You say...
Vote Distribution
These ratings are not endorsed by Quote Critic. They are submitted by other Quote Critic users like you.
More Details
Category
Solar
Price
$80,000
Quote Date
October 19, 2025
Location
Pennsylvania
Battery Storage?
No
System Size (kW)
25.37
Comments
No comments yet
Sign in to share your thoughts and ask questions.
Similar Quotes
Install a 21.25kW solar panel system
This quote is for the installation of a 21.25kW solar panel system, designed to accommodate an annual consumption of 24,000 kWh, including an additional 3,000 kWh for a recently purchased EV. The system components include: - Panels: Jinko Eagle (JKM425N-54HL4-B) - Inverters: Enphase iq8m - Panel Warranty: 25 years - Workmanship/Install Warranty: 20 years The company aims to complete the installation before the end of the year to allow the homeowner to take advantage of tax credits.
Install a 9.1kW solar panel system
This quote is for the installation of a 9.1 kW solar panel system, including all necessary components and warranties. The system is designed to offset a significant portion of the homeowner's annual electricity consumption. - System Size: 9.1 kW - Inverters: Enphase IQ8H - Solar Panels: 455-watt Canadian Solar panels - Mounting: Ironing rails and Flashfoot mounts - Combiner: Combiner 6C - Inclusions: Solar insurance and standard warranties
Install a solar PV system with battery
This quote is for the installation of a solar PV system with a battery storage option. The system has a power rating of 6,160 W-DC and 5,242 W-AC-CEC. The estimated annual energy use is 5,019 kWh. Any panel upgrades needed will be priced separately. The project summary details for a cash purchase are as follows: - IRR - Term: 8.6% - LCOE PV Generation: $0.085 /kWh - Net Present Value: $12,412 - Payback Period: 11.5 Years - Total Payments: $32,755 - Total Incentives: $9,826 - Net Payments: $22,929 - Electric Bill Savings - Term: $75,932 - Upfront Payment: $32,755. The equipment included is: - Solar Panels: (14) Hyundai HYUND HIS-T440NF(BK) - Inverters: (14) Enphase Energy IQ8H Microinverters - Combiner: (1) Enphase Combiner 6 - Meter Collar: (1) Enphase Meter Collar - Battery: (1) Enphase 10 kWh Battery. The typical lifespan for solar panels is greater than 30 years, and for inverters, it is 25 years.