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  1. womble66

    Want to install Solar - where do I start?

    The first thing is it's not the $5K you invest that determines the viability but rather matching your expected consumption with your expected generation capacity (system sizing) which means you may outlay as little as a few thousands or it could see you needing to outlay much more. From my...
  2. womble66

    Want to install Solar - where do I start?

    The double storey usually adds to the cost basis therefore your at the $1/W end of the scale which indicates a cheaper system and as stated above this comes with risks in relation to quality but you will find people that say who cares its cheap so it a personal choice. As your future usage is...
  3. womble66

    Want to install Solar - where do I start?

    Just for interest sake, as stated above, what type of car do you drive? I am sure you do not use the same philosophy for all the decision when it comes to how much you have to outlay. For me yield or return on investment or capital loss/gain or cost of ownership, its all the same.
  4. womble66

    Want to install Solar - where do I start?

    While there is nothing wrong with your position as clearly you done your research and made a decision based on that (some don't) my final point would be to state that last time I looked it was only about $1k difference between them as an example a 5kw JFY Suntwin (~$1100) vs a 5kw SMA Sunnyboy...
  5. womble66

    Want to install Solar - where do I start?

    This is one thing that I found from my research and it not about the "aesthetics" more about the quality of the build and components that go to the longevity of the product. From the installers and inspectors over on WP solar Forum there are no good reviews so that was enough for me to steer...
  6. womble66

    Want to install Solar - where do I start?

    +1 But you probably won't find many recommendation for Jinko Panels but they are OK but considered a cheap Chinese panel and not "the best globally" and you definitely will not get any good ones for a JFY inverter (sorry Perp). Some say (including me) to get the best inverter (SMA...
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