ELROY
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Does anyone know the truth about these Solar Edge optimizers?
http://solaredgevsenphase.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Supposedly will allow much higher energy yield than the 215 watt Enphase limit.
Still offer some shade mitigation.
Most importantly do not contain the vulnerable electrolytic capacitors.
How are the quality of components in the 5KW system, which is $8599 or $1.71/watt (+ Labor)
Complete with racks, optimizers, 5Kw inverter, monitoring system, etc.
http://www.solarhome.com/perlight-solar-super-sale.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
How much can one expect to pay for labor. Someone said about $1 watt labor, which would make this whole system $2.71 watt/ installed.
On the other hand, I have found several vendors on Ebay that offer ~240 watt panels for about $200 each shipped.
Some are grade A, UL Listed, etc. Some are not, which I believe will preclude them from some of the rebates/credits.
Being that I can get about 5760 watts of grade "A" Upsolar panels (24 qty) for $4032 + shipping),
How much can I expect to pay for everything else such as racks, cables, etc.
I Guess a central inverter can be had for about $2000, or 24 M215 Enphase Micros for about $3600. However, do the 215 watt max of the Enphase Microinverters really create less power than these optimiziers Solaredge is promoting?
I wonder how much the Solaredge Optimizers cost per panel. Wondering if that $8599 5kw Solarhome deal (pts only), is really that good considering I can get panels for approx $4032.
Here is a desription of the UpSolar panels I am leaning towards..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-240w-solar-panels-made-with-60-6x6-solar-cells-A-grade-full-pallet-70w-/171019564474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d18f75ba" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
..Just not sure if all that racking/central invertor/optimiziers/package is worth the extra $4500 from Solarhome.com.
http://solaredgevsenphase.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Supposedly will allow much higher energy yield than the 215 watt Enphase limit.
Still offer some shade mitigation.
Most importantly do not contain the vulnerable electrolytic capacitors.
How are the quality of components in the 5KW system, which is $8599 or $1.71/watt (+ Labor)
Complete with racks, optimizers, 5Kw inverter, monitoring system, etc.
http://www.solarhome.com/perlight-solar-super-sale.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
How much can one expect to pay for labor. Someone said about $1 watt labor, which would make this whole system $2.71 watt/ installed.
On the other hand, I have found several vendors on Ebay that offer ~240 watt panels for about $200 each shipped.
Some are grade A, UL Listed, etc. Some are not, which I believe will preclude them from some of the rebates/credits.
Being that I can get about 5760 watts of grade "A" Upsolar panels (24 qty) for $4032 + shipping),
How much can I expect to pay for everything else such as racks, cables, etc.
I Guess a central inverter can be had for about $2000, or 24 M215 Enphase Micros for about $3600. However, do the 215 watt max of the Enphase Microinverters really create less power than these optimiziers Solaredge is promoting?
I wonder how much the Solaredge Optimizers cost per panel. Wondering if that $8599 5kw Solarhome deal (pts only), is really that good considering I can get panels for approx $4032.
Here is a desription of the UpSolar panels I am leaning towards..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-240w-solar-panels-made-with-60-6x6-solar-cells-A-grade-full-pallet-70w-/171019564474?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d18f75ba" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
..Just not sure if all that racking/central invertor/optimiziers/package is worth the extra $4500 from Solarhome.com.