Until a week ago I was fixed on hybrid with batteries later. A Utility pre inspection approved grid tied, as is, vs a $6K electrical prep estimate for hybrid. Had planned on a S-A 15 or the EG4 18kPV so the world of grid tied options is new.
A hybrid installation estimate last year, for 48 Hyundai 305W and an EG4 18kPV, was $37K plus electrical work.
A grid tied estimate yesterday - 30 Q Cell g10s 405W and 30 micro inverters for $34.6K. Or change from micro to two Sunny Boy 6.0s for $28.5K. Never cared for micro so the lower Sunny Boy cost is an added benefit. This installer has two recent larger installs in the neighborhood with happy neighbors. Bid includes needed meter connection changes not in the hybrid estimate. Still checking on higher watt panels and if a SMA 7.0 is better for future expansion. Next door neighbor has had two Sunny Boys for eight years without problems.
Any reason not to go with the Sunny Boys?
A hybrid installation estimate last year, for 48 Hyundai 305W and an EG4 18kPV, was $37K plus electrical work.
A grid tied estimate yesterday - 30 Q Cell g10s 405W and 30 micro inverters for $34.6K. Or change from micro to two Sunny Boy 6.0s for $28.5K. Never cared for micro so the lower Sunny Boy cost is an added benefit. This installer has two recent larger installs in the neighborhood with happy neighbors. Bid includes needed meter connection changes not in the hybrid estimate. Still checking on higher watt panels and if a SMA 7.0 is better for future expansion. Next door neighbor has had two Sunny Boys for eight years without problems.
Any reason not to go with the Sunny Boys?