I recently had installed a 11.7kw ground mount solar system with inverter and batteries.

I saved a lot of money NOT buying from online stores or local suppliers. I cut out all middlemen.

I sourced everything through Alibaba. It was a leap of faith to be sure. Never having ordered anything of large value from China. I personally was irritated by being used as a pawn to "buy American". It is an abusive tactic. This is not what this post is about though. I simply want to state price, and my experience.

I ordered a full pallet of Longi panels 650watt panels. I only used 18. I have two strings of 9. I spent countless hours investigating equipment, reputations, testing, and company reputations.

These cost me $5,040 including shipping to door. 24 cents per watt. 7 weeks for delivery.

I have a Magarevo R16KLNA. Split Phase Hybrid Low Voltage. There are TWO in photo, but I only use ONE. The other one is just mounted on wall. I find this to be robust machine.…