Understand Solar Panel Price Quotes

Learn how to get the most performance at the best price. Compare the brand, price, output, technology, compatibility and warranty. Use the table below to summarize the important criteria to compare PV solar systems. This analysis is provided as part of our solar system design service to help you make an informed decision.

	Panel Brand 1	Panel Brand 2	Panel Brand 3
System Watts # Solar Panels Model # Cell Type Panel Ratings: - Max Watts STC - Max Watts PTC - Nominal Watts NOCT Efficiency Rate Warranty County of Origin Years in Business Annual Revenue Compatibility	The # of panels * the STC rating The # of solar panels in the system The manufacturer model # The type of cell technology, typically mono or polycrystalline The maximum power rated in factory The maximum power rated in real-world The average power achieved every day The rate of sunlight conversion Usually 10 years product and 25 years power output The location where the panel is manufactured The year manufacturer was founded The financial health of the manufacturer Yes or No, the panel should use industry standards for size, volts, and amps
STRING INVERTER SYSTEM Sticker Price Net Price after incentives Net $ Per Watt Annual Power Offset % Year 1 Utility $ Savings Effective Cost per kWh Payback Years Return on Investment (ROI)	The total cost of the system including design, permits, equipment and labor. The sticker price minus tax credits or rebates. The net price / the system watts The amount of power produced / the amount of power consumed The amount of power produced * the utility rate per kWh The net price / the 25 year kWh produced The net price / annual savings The annual savings / the net price, shown as percentage
OPTIMIZER INVERTER SYSTEM Sticker Price Net Price after incentives Net $ Per Watt Annual Power Offset % Year 1 Utility $ Savings Effective Cost per kWh Payback Years Return on Investment (ROI)
MICRO-INVERTER SYSTEM Sticker Price Net Price after incentives Net $ Per Watt Annual Power Offset % Year 1 Utility $ Savings Effective Cost per kWh Payback Years Return on Investment (ROI)
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