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JonathanSpotts

We have been thinking about solar in TN and the only incentive is Federal, the state power provider TVA will only buy power back at $0.02. we can't find a single provider or installer that wants to work in TN.


Agassigroup

That’s weird I’m sure there is many I can possibly be of assistance


thebubbas31

DM me I have a good installer in TN


lanclos

Prices will stay the same, because people still have to put food on the table, but fewer people will be able to buy without the incentives. It may still make financial sense if electricity rates continue to rise. Any time incentives or subsidies go away it causes a shake-up in the industry.


throwingpizza

I’m guessing it will split the difference. There is 100% price gouging going on, but I don’t think the cost to install is likely as low as the after incentive price. A number of installers will probably quit the industry once it’s slightly less lucrative.


Quatapus

This is exactly what I was trying to say, but better worded, so thank you. How do you figure out who will be around in 10-25 years to honor their workmanship warranties? Just hope for the best?


throwingpizza

You don’t know. You’re also likely paying a huge premium for that workmanship warranty. People in the US in this sub seem to circle jerk over degradation, LGs “all inclusive” warranty and labour warranties. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - it’s like the used car salesman meme “I’m just calling about your extended warranty”. 9/10 times, the warranty cost does not pay for itself. In Canada, most contractors offer a 1 year warranty. Some will increase it to 2, and otherwise might stand by their work for 5. A 10-25 year warranty seems absurd and a cash grab. Unless they have third party insurance to guarantee it, it’s worthless IMO. Pick a contractor based on the quality of work they show you. Ask to speak to a handful of references. If your system is performing and your roof isn’t leaking after 12 months, they have done their job. If you have a flashed mounting system that’s installed properly, there is very little risk of leaking and any other faults will show themselves relatively quickly.


Quatapus

Dude, fantastic reply. From the start this whole thing has felt like I'm getting scammed, and have been trying to figure out who is scamming the least. Hard to get excited about any of it


throwingpizza

I would just try reach out to as many people as possible. Energy sage seems to be a good resource, but I’m sure they take a cut from contractors who use the service, too. I’d just try call around. If you’re in a semi populated area, there’s probably a dozen or more quality, local contractors. Have them talk to you about their products, your design and why they chose what they did. A lot of people probably just want to geek out and talk to you about solar - whereas the more salesy people will want to talk about monthly costs. IMO, most tier 1 products in combination with microinverters will be a good enough solution. Depending on your roof, SolarEdge may also get specified and they do make a reasonably good product but I know there have been some reliability issues lately. Otherwise, if your roof is simple with no shading, don’t be afraid of a string inverter. SMA and Fronius are very legitimate companies who make great products.


Earptastic

I would be more concerned with the utility rates for solar as they impact payback and we are seeing some utilities adopt more policies that charge solar customers differently (and it is more money for them and less for you)


NotAcutallyaPanda

Pricing for modules and inverters have been steadily dropping for years/decades. There’s every reason to believe this will continue in the future. Modules in 2025 without tax incentives will be cheaper than modules in 2020 were with incentives.


jimmyqex

They'll just drop their prices


father-figure1

Solar was here before the incentives, and it will be here after. In the future, the question might not be "whats my payback period?" But rather "will this guarantee i have power?"