Abstract
Previous NREL research shows that solar photovoltaic (PV) customers tend to obtain lower installation quote prices on online quote platforms. In new research reported in Solar Buyer's Markets: Unlocking Lower Photovoltaic and Battery Prices on Online Quote Platforms, we corroborate those results using data from the Pick My Solar quote platform. Furthermore, for the first time, we evaluate quote prices for batteries on online quote platforms. Given that few customers currently use quote platforms, we discuss various pathways to increase use of online quote platforms, including developing strategic partnerships, building customer trust, increasing market transparency, and providing quality guarantees.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 2 |
| State | Published - 2018 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/FS-6A20-72349
Keywords
- battery
- installation
- photovoltaic
- PV
- quote platforms
- solar
