Recent content by erix123

Need some advice again if anyone can tell me if this idea works? If the installer charge $1/w to install, instead of doing 10kw at once, just do 5kw now and expend to 10kw my own DIY later, like adding more panels/new array. So I will buy all equipment that support for 10kw or higher but just...

Nice job! I am new and planning to do the same but not sure if I need the battery. Can you tell me what brands of your ground mount racking and solar panels? How many post holes and how deep in the ground? Thanks in advance.

Now I am considering do it ground mounted in my back yard so I don't have to touch the roof. What software I can create my plan or is there a plan template I can used for permit application and NEM2 application. Thanks in advance.

I could find someone to install everything with permit, NEM2 and engineering works for $1/w. Do you think this is reasonable? With this option, I can shop for better panels and inverter and other materials $1-$1.5/w. Hopefully make it to $2/w the whole thing

Thanks again Hedges and all. My plan cannot be more clear without your helps. Do you think I should apply for NEM 2.0 as self install first and wait for Solar hardware price drop when NEM 3.0 release since I will have 3 years to install it? Can PGE NEM 2.0 plan be changed after I submitted?

Other question is how much I should expect if I need a professional installer to install with permit submission, if I purchased my own hardware.

Thank you. I do have more questions based on what you said. DIY install will qualify? I saw that it need to submit a contract with professional installer? I don't get this. Do you mean after 20 years I should add a new battery solar system? is it because NEW 3 credit is much less? Can you...

I don't quite understand this concept. Can you help to explain with more details? Do you mean $0.25/kWh that I can sell back to PGE? or $0.025/kWh?

HI All, I am new here and solar, Need help to understand if it makes financial sense to build a Off-Grid 30kWh battery roof top solar system for EV charging only, Tesla Model Y? With a full 30kWh battery, I can charge about 30% which my daily driving usage. I am in CA with PGE and EV charge...