I think it is not just the prices of the systems it is installation costs and grid connection that has to be inspected and approved by the government that makes the cost so high... You can't just order a system set it up yourself and connect it to the grid :) And very few people would actually do the install themselves. Also, it would be illegal to connect your system to your house without a licensed electrician. Last time I had a guy come out and connect the wiring I ran from the steam shower through the ceiling, attic and two floors down to my garage it cost me over $1000 USD to have the electrician dude basically insert the wires into the box and sign off on my work.
Sounds like you guys are being ripped off. One of the guys installing signs it off and that is that. We are not connecting to the grid and rather leaving it for good.
I think it is not just the prices of the systems it is installation costs and grid connection that has to be inspected and approved by the government that makes the cost so high... You can't just order a system set it up yourself and connect it to the grid :) And very few people would actually do the install themselves. Also, it would be illegal to connect your system to your house without a licensed electrician. Last time I had a guy come out and connect the wiring I ran from the steam shower through the ceiling, attic and two floors down to my garage it cost me over $1000 USD to have the electrician dude basically insert the wires into the box and sign off on my work.
Sounds like you guys are being ripped off. One of the guys installing signs it off and that is that. We are not connecting to the grid and rather leaving it for good.