ECO-WORTHY 9840W Solar Kit (24 Panels,10kW Growatt Inverter, 8*100Ah LP Battery) $10000 + Free Shipping

eruisi

6d ago

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Is it possible to get contractor to install the whole thing for me to save money? Am I still qualified for Federal 30% incentive?

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hieusays

6d ago

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hieusays

6d ago

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Quote from eruisi

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Is it possible to get contractor to install the whole thing for me to save money? Am I still qualified for Federal 30% incentive?

Yes. There's a contractor in my city that does it for $0.55 per watt installed, labor and permitting only. This would still qualify for the 30% tax incentive but it has to be on and commissioned by Dec 31, 2025 since there's a good chance the budget bill will nix it.

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Caleo

6d ago

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Caleo

6d ago

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Quote from eruisi

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Is it possible to get contractor to install the whole thing for me to save money? Am I still qualified for Federal 30% incentive?

This kit (and all 'eco-worthy' kits like it) are off-grid only & unsuitable for occupied dwellings where an inspection is required, due to components not having necessary ratings.

Also, good luck finding a local installer willing to install a cheap system like this from ebay... legitimate installers aren't going to want the potential headache of having to deal with a warranty claim for a manufacturer they don't know, and might not be able to get ahold of.

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PurpleFriction9867

6d ago

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PurpleFriction9867

6d ago

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This is actually not a bad deal. Growatts are budget, but pretty decent.

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eruisi

6d ago

329 Posts

Joined Oct 2007

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eruisi

6d ago

329 Posts

if 0.55$/W, then 5500$ for installation.
Total would be 10K + 5.5K = 15.5K$ + tax = 17K (before Federal incentive). I can install another one it breaks in in a few years compared to Market charge

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earnaliving

4d ago

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Joined Jun 2018

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earnaliving

4d ago

91 Posts

If I were to hire an online solar contractor to scope the details required for a permit and installation for DIY solution, any other foreseeable issues? I can do the install.

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sapimati

4d ago

83 Posts

Joined Oct 2008

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sapimati

4d ago

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Quote from Caleo

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This kit (and all 'eco-worthy' kits like it) are off-grid only & unsuitable for occupied dwellings where an inspection is required, due to components not having necessary ratings.

Also, good luck finding a local installer willing to install a cheap system like this from ebay... legitimate installers aren't going to want the potential headache of having to deal with a warranty claim for a manufacturer they don't know, and might not be able to get ahold of.

The Growatt inverter seems to be connected to Grid, so it should work for an on Grid house. Problem is finding a contractor to install it.

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AceStarflyer

3d ago

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Joined Sep 2017

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AceStarflyer

3d ago

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Quote from hieusays

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Yes. There's a contractor in my city that does it for $0.55 per watt installed, labor and permitting only. This would still qualify for the 30% tax incentive but it has to be on and commissioned by Dec 31, 2025 since there's a good chance the budget bill will nix it.

What region do you live in? How'd you find this unicorn?

alphawave

3d ago

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Joined Dec 2005

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alphawave

3d ago

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Quote from Caleo

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This kit (and all 'eco-worthy' kits like it) are off-grid only & unsuitable for occupied dwellings where an inspection is required, due to components not having necessary ratings.

Also, good luck finding a local installer willing to install a cheap system like this from ebay... legitimate installers aren't going to want the potential headache of having to deal with a warranty claim for a manufacturer they don't know, and might not be able to get ahold of.

Don't get the downvotes, its an accurate take. While you assume risk doing a DIY off-grid install, don't expect a competent contractor to install components without proper UL listings and review by AHJ's during the permitting process, since it becomes the contractor's liability in the event of failures. If you don't want unnecessary risk and liability, pay a contractor to install a permitted system of compliant components. Or assume the risks of your hobby.

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Caleo

3d ago

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Joined Dec 2004

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Caleo

3d ago

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Quote from alphawave

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Don't get the downvotes, its an accurate take. While you assume risk doing a DIY off-grid install, don't expect a competent contractor to install components without proper UL listings and review by AHJ's during the permitting process, since it becomes the contractor's liability in the event of failures. If you don't want unnecessary risk and liability, pay a contractor to install a permitted system of compliant components. Or assume the risks of your hobby.

Me either. I suspect eco-worthy has some reps here that care more about selling stuff than people being well-informed about what exactly they're buying.

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hieusays

3d ago

102 Posts

Joined Nov 2010

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hieusays

3d ago

102 Posts

Quote from AceStarflyer

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What region do you live in? How'd you find this unicorn?

Oklahoma. He was the installer for the local electric company, installing solar for them as a contractor. I talked to him and he said he would give me the same price.

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AceStarflyer

2d ago

102 Posts

Joined Sep 2017

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AceStarflyer

2d ago

102 Posts

Quote from hieusays

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Oklahoma. He was the installer for the local electric company, installing solar for them as a contractor. I talked to him and he said he would give me the same price.

That's awesome, love it when a bargain like that comes together. No utility-contracted solar up in the PNW, unfortunately.

DerProfi

Yesterday

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DerProfi

Yesterday

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I saw a video on YT today saying that UL certification is supposedly in process. I plan to keep an eye on it.

jneset

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jneset

Yesterday

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What is their degregation rate chart supposed to be showing?
98% on install and 80% warranty at 25yrs and the competitions dramatical drops show are all completely laughable #s

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