CarlCruzin
New Member
I had a consultation with Sunrun the other day and they quoted $54k for a 11.2kw grid-tie system. That is just insane, and I figured it would be, but still wanted to see what they were offering. The ROI on that is a TOUGH sell.
We are fortunate enough to get 1:1 net metering from our utility company, at the end of the year they purchase excess production at wholesale cost. I have been informed that once net metering is setup, it is locked in for 20yrs. I will confirm, but that is great news considering that many other states have pushed to discount net metering, making it less beneficial.
I am shooting for $10k total investment, less the 30% tax credit, I should reach ROI a LOT sooner.
So it got me considering the other side of the spectrum, not only DIY, but budget DIY:
- Growatt 10k Grid-tie inverter
- 11.2kw pallet of Hyundai 305w new panels
About $5k shipped to me.
- Local mom & pop solar company to file permit and install (waiting on quote Monday)
I realize that this isn't "Top of the line" equipment, but I wanted to throw the idea out here and see what Pro's and Con's the community may think of my idea?
I would like to have a hybrid grid-tie but the only option I'm seeing is the EG4 18kpv which is 4x the price of the growatt...
Future Considerations: I also have the following equipment sitting around that I just removed from my RV before selling. So I may want to integrate it later to offer some battery backup
- 2x 48v 5kwh Gyll batteries
- 1x Sungold Power 6500w hybrid off-grid inverter (single phase)
We are fortunate enough to get 1:1 net metering from our utility company, at the end of the year they purchase excess production at wholesale cost. I have been informed that once net metering is setup, it is locked in for 20yrs. I will confirm, but that is great news considering that many other states have pushed to discount net metering, making it less beneficial.
I am shooting for $10k total investment, less the 30% tax credit, I should reach ROI a LOT sooner.
So it got me considering the other side of the spectrum, not only DIY, but budget DIY:
- Growatt 10k Grid-tie inverter
- 11.2kw pallet of Hyundai 305w new panels
About $5k shipped to me.
- Local mom & pop solar company to file permit and install (waiting on quote Monday)
I realize that this isn't "Top of the line" equipment, but I wanted to throw the idea out here and see what Pro's and Con's the community may think of my idea?
I would like to have a hybrid grid-tie but the only option I'm seeing is the EG4 18kpv which is 4x the price of the growatt...
Future Considerations: I also have the following equipment sitting around that I just removed from my RV before selling. So I may want to integrate it later to offer some battery backup
- 2x 48v 5kwh Gyll batteries
- 1x Sungold Power 6500w hybrid off-grid inverter (single phase)
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