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I'm sorry for posting this here. There isn't a solar panel instance, nor did I see anything for electricians. I know there's been a lot of gripe with certain solar companies (solgen being in litigation, and others) but I didn't hear much about freedom forever, since they're new to Seattle area where I'm doing this. Reddit seems to hate this company. But the price seems alright. I'm paying $22k for 7.4kw but getting it down to 15k after the state stipend. Less than $3 a watt which I'm guessing is really good. I'm planning to pay it off in 2 or 3 years. Not the full 25 which will cost me so much more. Can anyone point me in the right direction and if I'm making the right decision?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 33 points 6 months ago (1 children)

This blew my mind as an Australian, I had a 9.9kw system installed for about $3200AUD from memory, there was a rebate but I'm unsure how much.

I get a minimum like 18kw a day on really cloudy days and up to high 50s on a good summer day. No batteries but it's drastically reduced my power bill.

[โ€“] [email protected] 17 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Straya is living in the year 3024 with regards to solar. We're all very jealous of your success in this particular endeavor.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (3 children)

Do they ever get rain down there though? Feels like there's a lot of sun compared to like Europe

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Usually straight after the bushfires

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

They've got better conditions with regards to the amount of sunlight, yes, but I was mainly referring to the incredible price tag of the installed system.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Yes, loads in Melbourne winter