[quote=AN]After doing many projects around the house, the safe estimate is installation cost = cost of materials. So, my guess would be $3-4k. That’s not too crazy since installation of solar panel is 2x that and the process isn’t that much more complex.
I just thought about it and realized that this buy at $0.17 and use at $0.48 only apply during the summer. During the Winter, it’s buy at $0.18 and use at $0.21. So, the math would be much less favorable 1/2 of the year.[/quote]
I do agree I have encountered many estimates that approached the installation cost = material cost scenario.
This is where competition allowed for comparison shop and therefore vendors with install cost = material cost were cast aside.
The latest install of solar panels was prime example. There were definitely companies that hit the 50/50 install/material mark. But then we were able to find others who’s install cost was much lower.
Tesla can charge $4k to install a battery to your home circuit because it is the only game in town, once there’s competition that price will go down.
