My install should happen this wednesday, I'll post up install details then.
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My install should happen this wednesday, I'll post up install details then.
In a bad spot, the solar system was to be installed several weeks back and got rescheduled to this wednesday. We've got an appraiser coming by tuesday afternoon for a refinance of the house. Not sure we'll get any credit for the solar system if it's not actually "installed". 24 hours might make a difference in the appraisal. ??
For your sake I hope so! I just met with Solar City this morning. Looks like even with stepping up my usage over the last two months I'm still too low. My system will only cover about 80% of my average usage (when I'm running the AC and such). However, after one year I can have more panels installed if my power usage supports them and then I just have to sign a new lease with Solar City at whatever kw/h rate they are going for at the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by gnihcraes
Welp, here is the gig:
Appraisal:
Solar System Installed - no increase in $$ value.
No Solar System Installed - no decrease in $$ value.
Means nothing on the appraisal side of things. It might help sell the house to a customer, but that's it.
My install starts tomorrow, updates soon.
At least they don't find it as a negative.
Interestingly, they find the "SCHOOL" across the street as a negative. WTF. I guess it's not a "pretty" view.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Well, you have to admit, you haven't been fond of the parking situation. [Coffee]
Yup. It does have a drawback. I always figured a Family with kids would appreciate the school proximity, but maybe not. We hadn't considered it either good or bad when we moved here. O'well. Lakewood PD has helped significantly in the last week with the situation. [PoPo]Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Electricians are here, moving right along, doing a clean install. Happy so far! :)
Make sure you post some pics!Quote:
Originally Posted by gnihcraes
yes [Worth]
PG1.Quote:
Originally Posted by waxthis
Ok Ok, They are done installing for today. Waiting on Lakewood to do a Rough Inspection. (not all cities do this)
Should have panels installed sometime tomorrow.
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System is installed. Seems to work. During the shady part of the day (noon because of tree) the system is keeping my meter nearly stopped. (very little running in house anyway)
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Inverter Display - Two Systems, front and back.
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Solar Panel Specifications sticker.
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Why are they strategically located under the shade of the tree when there's open roof area next to it? Does your house sit at an odd angle?
After engineering got the photos and measurements, they re-engineered the system to be only 3.4kw instead of 7.5kw because of the old house structure won't support the weight.Quote:
Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh
System is currently installed on the "New" section of the house we built in 2005. Full modern truss and structure.
I'll be updating the structure in the old attic to match the modern stuff and then order up the larger system. (after engineering and design etc)
The structure should be updated anyway, regardless of the solar system. Shouldn't cost much, 2x4's and some strong tie plates or OSB triangles. Just waiting on my contractor to stop by and give a quote.
Ah thanks for the clarification.
Looking good!
[Alrigh]..
Sun moved over to the SW, I turned all the knobs and flipped the levers.
1407 Watts on west panels
82 Watts on the east. (no sun)
Minor items running in house, the meter runs backwards, slowly.
Kids came home from school, turned on tv and stuff, I was able to keep the meter steady, no movement depending on which household items I turned on and off.
Two separate inputs. East and West.
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Progress of install...
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Xcel questions and answers to how speedy they will be.
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Just signed my lease with Solar City. I won't be on solar until February though by the time it's all said and done.
You didn't use me for a referral! I could have gotten $'s.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Giv
Don't be surprised if the installs move quicker than you think. They seem to move quick on paperwork and the install. If weather doesn't delay too much.
I keep throwing the secret lever on my system... ;)
[Beer]You know what that's my bad! For some reason I forgot you were Solar City. We could have split the referral! I remembered that teamleader was with REC but I never heard back from them so we went Solar City. I'm working on a few referrals right now with some of my buddies so hopefully I get some cash out of it. Anyone on here deciding to go Solar use me as a referral and we will split the $250!Quote:
Originally Posted by gnihcraes
If IREA starts to match what Excel does them I'm onboard.
Ha, I got in on the $400 referrals. [Beer] Got a check last week for my buddy who signed up. He's got about 4 other people signed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Giv
I recently emailed the sales gal, told her I deserve more $ because I've referred one who referred others etc. lol She didn't buy off on it.
That sure is a creative approach though! I could really use the dough right now too so hopefully some of my friends start signing up.Quote:
Originally Posted by gnihcraes
Are you guys trying to turn this into a MLM proposition? [Coffee]
If I get free money, maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Need some solar?
Just had my site audit yesterday. Everything looks good to get the permits done and schedule the install. My system size is 4.41 KW. I have the option to up the size next year if my usage is continuously over my current allotted power levels. I will make sure to post pictures of my install when the time finally comes!
Maybe it's been covered in the 18 pages of the thread but can someone quickly explain to me how this pencils? What kind of lease costs are you shelling out each month? Unless the lease payments are silly low isn't it just a wash compared to your monthly excel bill?
It is a wash to my current bill. But rates are going to go p and the bill stays the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rooskibar03
Why do they limit your usage?
I believe Xcel will only allow max 120% of your usage, so they can't build a system extremely larger than what you use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
got this response back after submitting a couple xcel forms required to finish my install up. Hopefully I can be up and running soon. (we'll see) ::
Thank you for sending your reservation letter over. I am uploading it to Xcel right now.
I will be contacting you once I receive your net meter order which should occur in the next week or so. When the net meter is ordered, it should be rather quickly for a meter technician to come out and install it. From that point, you will be able to turn on your system, and will have permission to operate.
Thank you again and I will be in touch soon! Solar city
Xcell has control of how much solar you can pay to put on your house, or they will only pay so much? I suppose if you are leasing, and Xcell is paying, then it makes sense for the Solar companies to only install stuff that is within a certain percentage of what people would be paying, to reduce the chances of default.
I have a feeling if you offered cash to buy the whole system, they'll install as much solar as you're willing to pay for. :)
Even with the lease payment I'm saving $40 a month. As stated rates are going up but I'm locked in at this rate for 20 years. So financially it made sense for me and the process has been easy thus far. And yes Irving you have the option of purchasing out of pocket but as you can imagine it required some substantial liquid assets.
So amazingly enough my meter has been installed for over two weeks now. I didn't even find out about it till a week after the installation because they tucked a note in my front door while I was at work. And I NEVER use my front door. Then, just for fun, my circuit breaker box is on the exterior of my house, behind the fence line of my neighbor. Before you ask, yes, this is normal for my neighborhood. Every house around here is literally right up to the property line of the property next to them. No easement and no access if you have your meter/fuse panel on that wall. So after a week of missing my neighbor to ask if I could get to my circuit breaker for the solar I said fuck it this morning and jumped the fence and flipped it.
So. Yay me. I have fucking solar fucking power. It has taken so damn long I am more burnt about it and over it then I could possibly imagine. Perhaps when I see some returns on it I will feel somewhat better.
Needless to say none of my wait time had a damn thing to do with the company (REC Solar) that put it in but everything to do with XCell draggin their sorry ass to put the meter in.
The plus side to this is that the system was set up to be 104% of my needs with the wife running a home office out of the house. Looks like that isn't happening any time soon at this point so I should see some VERY quick returns on it. Even though I have missed most of the summer. Did I mention fuck XCell yet? Perhaps I should just in case I forgot. Fuck XCell. With a cattle prod charged with the power from my roof.
So today my box says I made 20KWH. Not too shabby I guess.
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Yeah! Glad to hear it's installed and operating. Keep us posted on the performance etc.
Mine is doing ok. I'm waiting to see the leaves fall off the ash tree and then I'll finally get some sun on the east portion of the system. West side after about noon, I crank out 1200-1400 watts. Highest yet has been 1490 watts for several hours until sunset. I'll trim up the ash some more in the summer after I see how much it blocks it again.
Talked to my contractor today, we'll meet up on monday to discuss the additional support structure I need in the attic, then get that done and approved. I'll call solar city back and say "upgrade please" and see what happens. I'd be golden then, plenty of sun on the roof not shaded by the tree.
At 80% mine is putting out just over 3 k.Quote:
Originally Posted by gnihcraes