I just got a Tesla solar system design/quote. It includes 6.4kw of panels and a Powerwall 2. This is in northern Wisconsin in a pretty rural area, but on-grid. Here are the general details:
- 7,000 kwh estimated annual production
- 16 400w qcell panels
- 1 Powerwall 2
- 1 energy gateway 2
- 1 7.6kw Tesla solar inverter
- total cost including installation $44,096
My questions are:
1.) This price seems high. Wondering if my research regarding this is up to date? I was told on phone Powerwall costs $19,000. I'm assuming this includes install, but not sure if includes inverter. If includes inverter, that puts my $/watt around $3.80 just for the panels. My setup should be simple. It is a one-story house and all panels will be located on same pitch of roof and close together. Also Powerwall should be able to be located right next to meter and very close to main breaker panel. I have not requested anything special nor had an on-site visit yet. Can the remoteness be a factor driving up price? Another factor that I'm wondering if anyone else has run into: could the installer simply not want the job so they mark it up to either avoid it or make bank if they must do it? I didnt see any way on Tesla site to shop around for different installers. Is there a way? Is it common for rural northern regions to simply only have one option?
Would waiting until Spring and/or trying to haggle possibly lead to a lower price? Has anyone had any luck haggling with an installer?
2.) The design paperwork shows a Powerwall 2 instead of a Powerwall +. What could be the reasons for this? Is it likely they simply have 2's available so that's what they're using? Or is it possible a 2+inverter is the right tool for this job? What advantage could a 2 have over a plus?
Any other comments or suggestions appreciated!
- 7,000 kwh estimated annual production
- 16 400w qcell panels
- 1 Powerwall 2
- 1 energy gateway 2
- 1 7.6kw Tesla solar inverter
- total cost including installation $44,096
My questions are:
1.) This price seems high. Wondering if my research regarding this is up to date? I was told on phone Powerwall costs $19,000. I'm assuming this includes install, but not sure if includes inverter. If includes inverter, that puts my $/watt around $3.80 just for the panels. My setup should be simple. It is a one-story house and all panels will be located on same pitch of roof and close together. Also Powerwall should be able to be located right next to meter and very close to main breaker panel. I have not requested anything special nor had an on-site visit yet. Can the remoteness be a factor driving up price? Another factor that I'm wondering if anyone else has run into: could the installer simply not want the job so they mark it up to either avoid it or make bank if they must do it? I didnt see any way on Tesla site to shop around for different installers. Is there a way? Is it common for rural northern regions to simply only have one option?
Would waiting until Spring and/or trying to haggle possibly lead to a lower price? Has anyone had any luck haggling with an installer?
2.) The design paperwork shows a Powerwall 2 instead of a Powerwall +. What could be the reasons for this? Is it likely they simply have 2's available so that's what they're using? Or is it possible a 2+inverter is the right tool for this job? What advantage could a 2 have over a plus?
Any other comments or suggestions appreciated!