Since the freeze I know a lot of us are looking for backup solutions and I already had my mind set on solar/battery so I got that, but did not see any forum posts directed to our hobby. I figured I would write something up and answer questions to help others decide between this and a generator. If you find this helpful, feel free to use my referral code.
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Amount of time it takes will vary, but this is how long it took for me:
3/16/2021
I ordered 12.24kW of solar and 3 Powerwalls
6/21/2021
First day of install, Powerwalls completed this day.
6/22/2021
Second day of install. All but a few cosmetic things finished.
7/10/2021
Centerpoint gives permission to turn on the solar system.
Costs change over time so you should check on their site to see what you are quoted but this ran me ~$50k and I got an APR of 4.99% with no early payment penalties. Bill will be $254.95/mo for 17 months, then if I do not do a bulk payment using my tax rebate it goes to $345.85/mo. Payment stays the same if I use the whole rebate. Terms said that 17 months is a one time recalculation period and that the remainder is calculated off what is still owed. So, if I pay more than the rebate my monthly would actually go down.
I'll edit and expand on this as I get an idea of what people want to know. I'm also going to reserve a few posts after this just in case I hit the limit of this.
Earn Free Supercharging Miles or a $100 Cash Award <- referal link
Amount of time it takes will vary, but this is how long it took for me:
3/16/2021
I ordered 12.24kW of solar and 3 Powerwalls
6/21/2021
First day of install, Powerwalls completed this day.
6/22/2021
Second day of install. All but a few cosmetic things finished.
7/10/2021
Centerpoint gives permission to turn on the solar system.
Costs change over time so you should check on their site to see what you are quoted but this ran me ~$50k and I got an APR of 4.99% with no early payment penalties. Bill will be $254.95/mo for 17 months, then if I do not do a bulk payment using my tax rebate it goes to $345.85/mo. Payment stays the same if I use the whole rebate. Terms said that 17 months is a one time recalculation period and that the remainder is calculated off what is still owed. So, if I pay more than the rebate my monthly would actually go down.
I'll edit and expand on this as I get an idea of what people want to know. I'm also going to reserve a few posts after this just in case I hit the limit of this.
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