PV Installation, La Jolla, CA

October 2020

Watch out for add-on costs

Quick Facts

Average Annual Savings

$1,900

Energy Needs Met

100%

or more of electricity

Net Investment

$10,228

Return on Investment

18.6%

Property

Owner:: RichardWolf
Address:: La Jolla, CA 92037
Size:: 2,400 sq ft
Energy need met:: 100% or more of electricity

Technology

Type:: Solar PV
Installed:: October 2020
Size of System:: 4.62 kW
Purposes:: To generate electricity

Financial Details

Gross Cost of System:: $14,159
Value of Rebates:: $250
Value of Tax Credits:: $3,681
Net Cost of System:: $10,228
Annual Savings:: $1,900
Own or Lease:: Cash Purchase

Professionals & Suppliers

Installers:: G C Solar Electric

What You Need to Know

My Motivation:

Payback Period

Advice:

There may be unexpected add-on costs. These include but are limited to MSP (Main Service Panel) upgrade, trenching for the upgrade, landscaping for the upgrade OR installation of the SDGE RMA (Renewable Meter Adapter). In many cases they can add 50% or more to the cost greatly extending the payback period.

Experience with Installer:

Much of the problem I encountered may have been because of the pandemic but I found communication with the installer to be difficult. What was supposed to be a turnkey installation was actually something I had to carefully monitor and participate in.

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