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But batteries aren't, and batteries are both the key technology for load shifting and the biggest expense in modern installations.
by closewith 1y ago
But batteries aren't, and batteries are both the key technology for load shifting and the biggest expense in modern installations.
- bryanlarsen 1y ago5kWh of batteries is under $1000. That's enough for load shifting for most people. Even if you need several of them, that's still going to be cheaper than installation labor.
- eldaisfish 1y agowhere are you buying 5 kWH of batteries for under $ 1,000? The typical 5 kWh battery in Canada is C$ 3,000 - 4,000.
- the_pwner224 1y agohttps://signaturesolar.com/all-products/batteries/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=66 https://signaturesolar.com/all-products/batteries/?_bc_fsnf=... Server rack style, 1200 USD for 4.8 kWh = $250/kWh. Wall-mount, 14.3 kWh for $3.3k = $231/kWh. These guys seem to be the biggest DIY solar equipment supplier in the US. Afaik you can get batteries from China (AliExpress) for quite a bit cheaper too.
- djrj477dhsnv 1y agoYep I bought several Huawei 4.8 kWh batteries for about $450 each for an off-grid house in SE Asia. They've been working great a year later, running AC throughout the night.
- djrj477dhsnv 1y agoThat really depends on where you live. I set up the batteries and inverter myself, but paid a local installer and his 2 helpers a grand total of $45 to install and ground 10 x 600w panels on my dangerously high metal roof.