ESTIMATE OF COSTS OF INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS
As of August, 2002
Estimate between 15% to 20% of cost of total materials and equipment. The bigger the system the greater the cost of installation.
Actual installation happens as follows:
Initial analysis estimated 1 hour
(plus one way travel if more than 25 miles from Snowflake)
1 hour
Concrete & Pole work (cost of concrete) $130)
galvanized poles 6" diameter ($13.87/ft) $166 estimated 10 hours
Install components
Tracker panels (outside team)
Electrical Components (inside team) 2 days @ 10 hrs 20 hours
Follow Up
Tie up loose ends
Walk through (about one or two weeks after initial install)
4 hours Cost per hour $40.00 : Total number of estimated hours: 40 =
Guideline approximation $1,600.00
Install materials cost:
Concrete $130
Poles $166 = Total $296 (For a standard 8 Panel installation.)