Mainecoons Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 19 hours ago, bradshoe said: We have both solar water and solar electric. We've had solar water for 5 years and it paid for itself in the first year. We only fill our propane once a year now instead of every three months. The solar electric we did through STI. We have 2 solar panels connected to a microinverter system that was a fraction of the cost of other systems and it cut our electric bill in half and keeps us well below the DAC and it's easily expandable if our usage should go up. Solar Technology (STI) did an excellent job of instillation and we've never had any issues. Just depend on what your needs are. Their local rep is Ron Magen and his email is ron@solartechnology.com.mx We also have an STI system with microinverters. The original batch of microinverters were glitchy and STI replaced them earlier this year with much more robust units that are performing flawlessly and actually increased our output about 5 percent. We have 18 panels which makes all our power needs for a large house with pool and two fish ponds that have pumped waterfalls, plus the whole house domestic water pressure system. Very satisfied. At the time we bought I felt STI understood the engineering of these systems better than their competitors and their pricing was excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 12 hours ago, J.Miller said: Thank you everyone; you have all been very helpful. Can anyone tell me how long installation takes? Not that it is important, I am just curious from first contact to finished product was it days or weeks? I think that will depend on how large your systems ends up being and if they have the panels on hand. Our system took about a week from e Sun from initial meeting and calculations at house and install. The install for 6 panels on a precarious mirador roof was one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 12 hours ago, J.Miller said: Thank you everyone; you have all been very helpful. Can anyone tell me how long installation takes? Not that it is important, I am just curious from first contact to finished product was it days or weeks? I think that will depend on how large your systems ends up being and if they have the panels on hand. Our system took about a week from e Sun from initial meeting and calculations at house and install. The install for 6 panels on a precarious mirador roof was one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Loco Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Tesla just announced its new solar roofing tiles. Invisible solar panels. Tesla = Electric car, Power Wall, for electric stoarage and now the solar roof. They have it all happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Had solar for years with E-Sun. Last light bill 120 for 2 months. About 3.10 per month U.S. Best thing we've ever done !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXConnie Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Does anyone have a phone number for STI local rep Ron Magen ? We sent an email to ron@solartechnology.com.mx over a week ago and he is not responding. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 If you are at the "just thinking" stage, you might want to know that China has built up a large surplus of solar panels right now. The Solar City company, which Tesla wants to buy, is anticipating a big price drop for panels. Everybody is waiting. Just like home security systems though, the skill and experience of the electrician/installers is much more important than the price of the hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Please take note that no one has mentioned how good service is from E2 (now SmartPV). That's because I and everyone I know that purchased from them has never needed service! Also, I highly recommend getting proposals from 2 or more vendors. Pay particular attention to the manufacturers of the panels and the inverter. Personally, I wanted US, Japan, or European brands. Those vendors have stayed in business for many years. Many others e.g. Chinese have failed. Your 10 or 20 year warranty is useless when a maker is out of business. Finally, insist that your proposal shows the make and model number of every component. Without that information your warranty will be useless if the local company goes out of business. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHomeSweetHome Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 I recommend Matt Neighbor, owner of Eco Smart. He's our solar expert, knowledgeable, keeps up with all of the latest with many years of experience and competitive prices. 376-765-5310 331-041-3456 http://www.energiaecosmart.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el bartman Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 On 11/2/2016 at 8:51 AM, J.Miller said: I know that this has been covered before but I would like some updated information on the pros and cons of going solar. I would like the names of the best companies to deal with either here or in Guadalajara (if they would consider installation Lakeside) and it would be nice to hear the good, the bad and the ugly of your experience with Solar and solar companies. Pros -- reduced or eliminate bi-monthly CFE payments. Cons - if you can't afford the start up expense. Read the experience of the posters and I think you will find anyone that's been lakeside longer than heartbeat will tell you E2 Engergies (Bettina's the contact person) and E-Sun Energy. Find out what products they have available and google reviews of them. Also, talk to them. Ask them point blank questions. I'd go with the person who answered my questions clearly and frankly -- not the one who blabbered on for 20 minutes and couldn't give me a direct answer. And as to my experience -- exactly what El Salto said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seren Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, el bartman said: Pros -- reduced or eliminate bi-monthly CFE payments. Cons - if you can't afford the start up expense. Read the experience of the posters and I think you will find anyone that's been lakeside longer than heartbeat will tell you E2 Engergies (Bettina's the contact person) and E-Sun Energy. Find out what products they have available and google reviews of them. Also, talk to them. Ask them point blank questions. I'd go with the person who answered my questions clearly and frankly -- not the one who blabbered on for 20 minutes and couldn't give me a direct answer. And as to my experience -- exactly what El Salto said. I've been here 15 years and I think Ron Magen is the best. All those mentioned are probably all good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyfull Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 On 11/2/2016 at 10:12 AM, tomgates said: We put in solar 6 years ago, E-Sun did ours and the followup service from them is a 10. We also put in solar from E-Sun about 5 years ago and it paid for itself about a year ago. Rey happy with their service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tingting Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 BEST DECISION EVER! We had solar put in around 4-5 years ago by E-Sun and the savings was unbelievable. Our CFE bills went from around $4100/2 months to $46-150/mo. We had one small glitch in the beginning and it was immediately addressed. Regardless of who you use, you will not regret going solar. I'm ashamed (only slightly) to admit that I cackle each time we get our CFE bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpychimp Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 19 hours ago, El Saltos said: Please take note that no one has mentioned how good service is from E2 (now SmartPV). That's because I and everyone I know that purchased from them has never needed service! Also, I highly recommend getting proposals from 2 or more vendors. Pay particular attention to the manufacturers of the panels and the inverter. Personally, I wanted US, Japan, or European brands. Those vendors have stayed in business for many years. Many others e.g. Chinese have failed. Your 10 or 20 year warranty is useless when a maker is out of business. Finally, insist that your proposal shows the make and model number of every component. Without that information your warranty will be useless if the local company goes out of business. We also used E2 Energias ( now SmartPV ) and had excellent service and a price 1800 USD lower than eSun's quote. We would highly recommend them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy2013 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 15 minutes ago, gimpychimp said: We also used E2 Energias ( now SmartPV ) and had excellent service and a price 1800 USD lower than eSun's quote. We would highly recommend them. We also used E2 Energias , excellent. Esun never showed up for an Appointment. So we called E2, so happy we did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogirl Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 On 11/2/2016 at 9:33 AM, ComputerGuy said: Very good friend of mine, Nyah Walters, is an expert at eSun Energy near WalMart. 331-400-2646 We highly recommend Nyah at eSun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted November 6, 2016 Report Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yes Nyah at eSun is fantastic. And, of course, he speaks perfect English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
congodog Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I would also like the contact info for SmartPV. Can someone PM me that info? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpychimp Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 21 hours ago, congodog said: I would also like the contact info for SmartPV. Can someone PM me that info? Thank you! Call Bettina, their rep., at 766-1049 or 331.210.7723 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jausten09 Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 My experience with Thermosol with tubular solar hot water system was far from good. I live in Upper Ajijic and within a year the condenser tubes within the outer tubes that attach to the tank corroded causing leakage and a big mess. 3 times they came out to replace the tubes and then told me it was my fault because my water was too acidic. They never tested my water beforehand and refused after 2 years to do anymore maintenance. Granted they say they will pay me half and take out the system but they never tested the water beforehand and their warranty which they did not give me in the beginning but later emailed me, stated the warranty was void if the water was acidic. They tested it later and it was 6.3, 6.4. I do not want to bad mouth the company but people should be warned. They were professional and courteous but do have a water-test done before putting in a tubular system and perhaps a flat panel system if the same goes for that system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Solar Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Looks like a few helpful reply posts were lost here since the other day, incl Johansons, re-posting this: For perspective, these types of vacuum tube heaters (wet tube and the dry heat pipe tube you have) are in successful wide and long term use all across lakeside and most of MX. Highly efficient and effective. We also supply the flat panel heaters so am giving a balanced perspective here. I'm guessing the issue is more likely an issue with the tube or tank seals, than the pH of the water. It also appears the pressure relief valve on top of the tank has actuated a number of times. See heat pipe image and also this link below. https://www.watersystemscouncil.org/download/wellcare_information_sheets/potential_groundwater_contaminant_information_sheets/9709284pH_Update_September_2007.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 Thanks. as always for your informative post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PedroMoreno Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 I’ve been trying to contact Matt Neighbor on the phone numbers provided here, but it seems like it’s disconnected or out of service. Matt installed panels at some of our properties. Also, emails bounce back to his email address, and his website doesn’t load. Does anyone have current contact information for him? @johanson @MyHomeSweetHome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 Sorry I do not have contact information for Matt. I can only say that I have never had any problems with my solar hot water system nor my electric solar panels. However, I do have to occasionally dust the panels, but nothing else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted November 10, 2021 Report Share Posted November 10, 2021 I haven't seen Matt for a couple of years so no idea if he is still around. His father is pastor at the Abundant Life Church so you might contact him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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