One major trick you did not mention is instead of using a battery wall buy portable battery systems example is a Bluetti 200 max with aux. batteries = 8 kilowatts for cheaper than a battery wall and is mobile when you move,camp,or want to help out a neighbor. A mobile battery back-up system is also cheaper than a battery wall while providing the ability to net meter. Just plug in the back up batteries and then sell power from panels to utilities.
I went with Semper Solaris (Cali) for both roof, solar panels plus batteries. Of course anything one does to improve they're house is a hassle, just the simple fact you have to deal with contractors and making sure they are transparent with you is a struggle. I requested everything to be itemized, everything was spelled out like I was in third grade. Long story short, I was going with Tesla until they ghosted me in the middle of the process with no explanation. Tesla does not have their own roofing company so that means buyer has to go with one of Teslas approved roofers so now your dealing with a completely different vendor even though its Tesla approved. Just more drama so it was a blessing in disguised. Tesla does state they become the one entity responsible for any leaks or issues the new roof has after panel installation if any issues. One thing to note you don't deal with humans at all. All is done via text messaging and that got old and if you don't or are educated in the solar language good luck. At the end of the day yes it was a hassle to getting a new roof and solar but it was done under one company plus Semper Solaris has been in business since 2012 so they are pretty stable. They bought all the material for roof and solar plus batteries. Not only until the job was done did they ask for payment. I believe there was a $1000 deposit that goes toward work. I'm happy with my roof and solar which we opted for an Enphase platform 2x 5P batteries and 5.8kWh panel system. So far so good.
That's right -- every energy source has emissions and environmental impacts associated with it. Solar & battery have much, much lower impact than grid electricity -- but not zero! Here's a great breakdown of the mining needs for fossil fuels vs renewable energy: www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/mining-low-carbon-vs-fossil
@@solardotcom thanks. the focus there is mining and barely touches on the massive e-waste being produced. the recycling we've been promised for decades never quite materializes and takes the form of kids in poor countries breathing fumes from burning the waste, or its simply dumped into the environment. similarly, author dismisses nuclear which is clearly the most practical energy right now.
When prices come down to where they actually belong on home solar and the batteries so we can actually beat the grid sham, it will be worth it. As portable batteries become much better and cheaper and home owners refuse to sell solar power back to the grid at cheap prices, it will be worth it, that is until they start taxing sunshine.
Sounds like you may be interested in the new consumption-only battery options that many installers in California are starting to offer: www.solar.com/learn/what-is-consumption-only-battery/
@@victorgonzalez-ow2ro Just like solar panels, we're seeing batteries outlive their 10-15 year warranties by quite a bit and the cost coming down rapidly. We're all excited to see how today's batteries will perform and how cheap (and advance) new batteries will be in 10-15 years!
Strangely enough, there can be more red tap and expenses for trying to go off-grid in the IOUs service territory than for staying on grid. Just another reason to pair your NEM 3.0 solar system with battery so you are importing and exporting as little electricity as possible!
Great question! It really depends more on your average electricity consumption than the size of your home -- so it's really difficult for me provide an accurate answer (although one of our Energy Advisors could!) I will point out that many installers are now offering "no-backup" batteries that are essentially designed to maximize NEM 3.0 savings and cost much less than traditional batteries. The trade-off, as the name suggests, is that they won't provide backup power during outages. Might be worth checking out if you are worried about the cost of batteries and not frequently impacted by outages.
One major trick you did not mention is instead of using a battery wall buy portable battery systems example is a Bluetti 200 max with aux. batteries = 8 kilowatts for cheaper than a battery wall and is mobile when you move,camp,or want to help out a neighbor. A mobile battery back-up system is also cheaper than a battery wall while providing the ability to net meter. Just plug in the back up batteries and then sell power from panels to utilities.
Did you calculate the additional costs and hassles of roof replacenment?
I went with Semper Solaris (Cali) for both roof, solar panels plus batteries. Of course anything one does to improve they're house is a hassle, just the simple fact you have to deal with contractors and making sure they are transparent with you is a struggle. I requested everything to be itemized, everything was spelled out like I was in third grade. Long story short, I was going with Tesla until they ghosted me in the middle of the process with no explanation. Tesla does not have their own roofing company so that means buyer has to go with one of Teslas approved roofers so now your dealing with a completely different vendor even though its Tesla approved. Just more drama so it was a blessing in disguised.
Tesla does state they become the one entity responsible for any leaks or issues the new roof has after panel installation if any issues. One thing to note you don't deal with humans at all. All is done via text messaging and that got old and if you don't or are educated in the solar language good luck. At the end of the day yes it was a hassle to getting a new roof and solar but it was done under one company plus Semper Solaris has been in business since 2012 so they are pretty stable. They bought all the material for roof and solar plus batteries. Not only until the job was done did they ask for payment. I believe there was a $1000 deposit that goes toward work.
I'm happy with my roof and solar which we opted for an Enphase platform 2x 5P batteries and 5.8kWh panel system. So far so good.
there are large environmental costs to solar and batteries too. set an amazing example for your kids by teaching them how to be intellectually honest
That's right -- every energy source has emissions and environmental impacts associated with it. Solar & battery have much, much lower impact than grid electricity -- but not zero!
Here's a great breakdown of the mining needs for fossil fuels vs renewable energy: www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/mining-low-carbon-vs-fossil
@@solardotcom thanks. the focus there is mining and barely touches on the massive e-waste being produced. the recycling we've been promised for decades never quite materializes and takes the form of kids in poor countries breathing fumes from burning the waste, or its simply dumped into the environment. similarly, author dismisses nuclear which is clearly the most practical energy right now.
Solar is mucked in Calif after NEM 3.0. Going to be companies hurting.
When prices come down to where they actually belong on home solar and the batteries so we can actually beat the grid sham, it will be worth it. As portable batteries become much better and cheaper and home owners refuse to sell solar power back to the grid at cheap prices, it will be worth it, that is until they start taxing sunshine.
Sounds like you may be interested in the new consumption-only battery options that many installers in California are starting to offer: www.solar.com/learn/what-is-consumption-only-battery/
Typical sales person
@solardotcom the ROI in the batteries is too long , so keep in mind batteries warranties is only 10yrs
@@victorgonzalez-ow2ro Just like solar panels, we're seeing batteries outlive their 10-15 year warranties by quite a bit and the cost coming down rapidly. We're all excited to see how today's batteries will perform and how cheap (and advance) new batteries will be in 10-15 years!
lithium battery prices will drop 50% in 2025
Do you have to attach to the grid what if I don’t want the a hole having any of my electricity
Strangely enough, there can be more red tap and expenses for trying to go off-grid in the IOUs service territory than for staying on grid.
Just another reason to pair your NEM 3.0 solar system with battery so you are importing and exporting as little electricity as possible!
With the nem 3, how many battery do you think is needed for a 1600 sqft home?
Great question! It really depends more on your average electricity consumption than the size of your home -- so it's really difficult for me provide an accurate answer (although one of our Energy Advisors could!)
I will point out that many installers are now offering "no-backup" batteries that are essentially designed to maximize NEM 3.0 savings and cost much less than traditional batteries. The trade-off, as the name suggests, is that they won't provide backup power during outages.
Might be worth checking out if you are worried about the cost of batteries and not frequently impacted by outages.
@solardotcom how many how many batteries are needed dto run a 5 ton AC during power outages, and what will be the AC runtime
thanks, informative video.
The price to go solar just increased, typical sales person
No. Not worth it. BS😮😊
True, it’s 🐎💩. System costs 2x because you need 🔋 backup & utilities pay 3-5 cents/kWh instead of 30 cents (NEM 2.0). You’ll never get your 💵 back.
Pge is going up 9% each year. We have a battery for the night time do you? Ain't looking to make money. Lookin to save money.