Hi,
I am in SW Florida and looking into a new solar system, that would hopefully allow me to get free from the current provider FPL.
Our monthly usage is between 1300 kwh/mo in cooler months and 1800 kwh/mo in the summer (roughly around 55 kwh/day).
After hurricane Ian, we were without power for over 2 weeks, living off of small 2k generator, which prompted us to think about solar.
I was hoping to start with a smaller build and than scale up as necessary. Based on Will's Youtube channel (which brought me here), I really like the EG4 18kpv inverter. which I thought would be a great start for about 13kw system. Also thought of adding 2 EG4 PowerPro batteries and 28 Canadian Solar 400w panels.
I spoke to a couple of local solar company reps, who are telling me that 1. batteries do not make sense as power company has net metering, 2. micro-inverters are so much better (without being able to explain why...) over a single inverter. Both came back with a system design which would cost upwards of $50k and be mounted on three sides of our roof (we have a small house). Granted this is with permits, electrician and permits, however something tells me I should not believe the "solar bros".
That being said SignatureSolar is currently running their BlackFriday sale so all comes up to about $17k with shipping. Is this a good price?
So here are my questions;
- What in reality would a 13kw system do for us on a day to day basis and what about the nighttime usage would the batteries allow us to not have to pull from the grid?
- Would the EG4 18k allow us to be connected to the grid, but at the same time allow for the system to be used during power outage
- Are there any other components that we should consider to be added to the system (additional brakers/ switches, etc.)
- Any thoughts on the EG4 system or the solar panels? Perhaps there would be a different build you would recommend?
- Anyone here from FL that has experience with battery set up? Is it worth it, or should we consider buying a bigger, dirtier, louder and more fuel hungry generator for power outages?
I am in SW Florida and looking into a new solar system, that would hopefully allow me to get free from the current provider FPL.
Our monthly usage is between 1300 kwh/mo in cooler months and 1800 kwh/mo in the summer (roughly around 55 kwh/day).
After hurricane Ian, we were without power for over 2 weeks, living off of small 2k generator, which prompted us to think about solar.
I was hoping to start with a smaller build and than scale up as necessary. Based on Will's Youtube channel (which brought me here), I really like the EG4 18kpv inverter. which I thought would be a great start for about 13kw system. Also thought of adding 2 EG4 PowerPro batteries and 28 Canadian Solar 400w panels.
I spoke to a couple of local solar company reps, who are telling me that 1. batteries do not make sense as power company has net metering, 2. micro-inverters are so much better (without being able to explain why...) over a single inverter. Both came back with a system design which would cost upwards of $50k and be mounted on three sides of our roof (we have a small house). Granted this is with permits, electrician and permits, however something tells me I should not believe the "solar bros".
That being said SignatureSolar is currently running their BlackFriday sale so all comes up to about $17k with shipping. Is this a good price?
So here are my questions;
- What in reality would a 13kw system do for us on a day to day basis and what about the nighttime usage would the batteries allow us to not have to pull from the grid?
- Would the EG4 18k allow us to be connected to the grid, but at the same time allow for the system to be used during power outage
- Are there any other components that we should consider to be added to the system (additional brakers/ switches, etc.)
- Any thoughts on the EG4 system or the solar panels? Perhaps there would be a different build you would recommend?
- Anyone here from FL that has experience with battery set up? Is it worth it, or should we consider buying a bigger, dirtier, louder and more fuel hungry generator for power outages?