So, it looks like the only option for net metering in Texas is SolarCity. Without retail net metering, things get more expensive. Without batteries you effectively can only offset your live load.. excess is effectively given to the utility. You could add some batteries to offset more but that is even more expensive.
It sounds like SolarCity got around this by becoming a utility which allows them to effectively net meter. On Jun 20, 2017 7:18 PM, "Chuck McCown" <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > I love my 10kW system on my house. My power bill is about $8.50 year > around unless a bunch of my kids are here. > But yes, like Forrest said, net metering laws really tell you whether or > not it will be worth the investment. > > *From:* Lewis Bergman > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 20, 2017 2:18 PM > *To:* af@afmug.com > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower,etc) PV > panels > > I am considering solar on my new house. Chuck, do you have any advice? > > On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 8:58 AM Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: > >> I use 11 watts per square foot as a rule of thumb. Never wanted >> efficiency, always wanted low $/watt. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke >> *Sent:* Monday, June 19, 2017 6:47 PM >> *To:* af@afmug.com >> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Vendor for super high efficiency (Sunpower, etc) PV >> panels >> >> Anyone have a favorite vendor source for >21% efficient PV panels they'd >> like to share? >> >> I'm looking at various commodity 60 and 72-cell modules made with 4.95 to >> 5.0W high efficiency 156mm monocrystalline cells, but the Sunpower mono >> stuff is still better in STC watts per square foot. >> >> 60-cell x 5W = 300W >> 72-cell x 5W = 360W >> >> >> Of course, willing to pay somewhat of a price premium.... >> >
