Hello, I live in Phoenix, AZ and plan on getting solar installed soon. My energy provider is APS. I have been working with a few Tesla Certified companies that I found through energysage.com and through the Tesla website. I prefer to work with local contractors for service reasons. Right now, I’m looking to install about a 110% production system that comes out to 13KW.
Anyways, I’ve been happy with my last couple of bids but am completely torn on which type of inverter to choose. I have read many positives and negatives about both types – Tesla String Inverter vs. Enphase Microinverters. The plan is to add a Tesla Powerwall or two in the coming years. One company seems totally fine with installing the Tesla inverter as it would be a 1:1 replacement if there are any issues, but have also made it very clear they don't sell many of them. Both companies have shared thier most common sale are Enphase Microinverters plus Tesla Powerwall.
I wasn’t aware that I could even use Enphase microinverters until I did some research. Does anyone else have some other opinions on this choice? I have zero shade on my roof but also don’t like the fact that if the Tesla inverter goes down, so do I. But, what is the actual failure rate? Should I not be confident in their product? Are there any other things I should be investigating prior to my decision? As a Tesla FanBoy, I want to get the String Inverter but the downside seems quite risky...
All opinions and thoughts are welcome. Thank you in advance!
Anyways, I’ve been happy with my last couple of bids but am completely torn on which type of inverter to choose. I have read many positives and negatives about both types – Tesla String Inverter vs. Enphase Microinverters. The plan is to add a Tesla Powerwall or two in the coming years. One company seems totally fine with installing the Tesla inverter as it would be a 1:1 replacement if there are any issues, but have also made it very clear they don't sell many of them. Both companies have shared thier most common sale are Enphase Microinverters plus Tesla Powerwall.
I wasn’t aware that I could even use Enphase microinverters until I did some research. Does anyone else have some other opinions on this choice? I have zero shade on my roof but also don’t like the fact that if the Tesla inverter goes down, so do I. But, what is the actual failure rate? Should I not be confident in their product? Are there any other things I should be investigating prior to my decision? As a Tesla FanBoy, I want to get the String Inverter but the downside seems quite risky...
All opinions and thoughts are welcome. Thank you in advance!