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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
SolarYCC has great prices (and a really good sales/project management team). I mentioned I couldn't go with them because of my steep roof, but they would have been a front runner otherwise.
The only downside is they use APsystems inverters, and I prefer the Enphase micro inverters, especially do to some partial shading for a bunch of our install.
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I always feel bad when we get a client with a steep roof that we can’t install on. It’s one of the tradeoffs to keep a top quality in house install team. Those steeper roofs (above 10/12 pitch) are so sketchy when you’re up there lugging around 50-80 pound panels and equipment, and being tied off almost makes it more dangerous when you’re maneuvering around ropes of the other installers on the roof. I’m in sales but I’ve been up on those roofs and they are precarious.
The Enphase inverters do have some bells and whistles, but I honestly think the AP Systems inverters are more bang for the buck when you consider the almost $1/watt price increase. Enphase is no more reliable, and the support from the factory and ease of warranty claims makes dealing with APSystems allows for a smoother client experience from what I’ve worked through in the past.