Hi all,
After signing up 6+ weeks ago and requesting the 8.5kW panels with 2PW, the initial design just came through with 4.25kW of panels. I've had several local quotes (at 1.5-2x the price) including one very detailed w/eng plans supporting up to 7kW, and they missed one obvious place to put 3+ panels, so I'm pretty sure it's possible to go larger than the 4.25kW design.
Am curious what people recommend, especially anyone who has gone through the (re-)design process before. The site visit is scheduled for a few weeks from now.
* Should I wait until then and ask the staff in-person?
* Should I request a change online now?
* Should I drop Tesla and get a more competitive local quote? Am in the bay area/Silicon valley if any suggestions.
* Any other creative ideas?
Thanks!
PS. Attached a marked-up design showing the two places where more panels can go (definitely A, maybe B). The other companies also had many more panels in the primary South & North facing sections...
After signing up 6+ weeks ago and requesting the 8.5kW panels with 2PW, the initial design just came through with 4.25kW of panels. I've had several local quotes (at 1.5-2x the price) including one very detailed w/eng plans supporting up to 7kW, and they missed one obvious place to put 3+ panels, so I'm pretty sure it's possible to go larger than the 4.25kW design.
Am curious what people recommend, especially anyone who has gone through the (re-)design process before. The site visit is scheduled for a few weeks from now.
* Should I wait until then and ask the staff in-person?
* Should I request a change online now?
* Should I drop Tesla and get a more competitive local quote? Am in the bay area/Silicon valley if any suggestions.
* Any other creative ideas?
Thanks!
PS. Attached a marked-up design showing the two places where more panels can go (definitely A, maybe B). The other companies also had many more panels in the primary South & North facing sections...