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Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2020

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    #1892
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,469 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    Deagol wrote: »
    I can't say too much but I'm involved in how selling things as a service works and you guys are not taking into account how it can be deeply profitable. The 'service' word is the key one.

    Do tell?


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    #1893
    Deagol
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Deagol


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    Do tell?

    We expect to make our money on the spares and repairs...


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    #1894
    MAULBROOK
    Registered Users Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    Deagol wrote: »
    We expect to make our money on the spares and repairs...

    Yep that's the service business way and needless to say all replaced parts will be sold at a reasonable cost.

    Na im only kidding, they will cost a bomb.


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    #1895
    MAULBROOK
    Registered Users Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    idc wrote: »
    Just curious am I crazy to not use day/night meter and partially fill my battery during the winter? Use about 11 to 14 kWh total a day. Of that between 2.5 and 4 is during night rate period. Have a 5.7kWh battery.

    Been doing the for the last few weeks, might as well make us of it.
    No point in having a 7kw paper weight sitting there doing nothing.


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    #1896
    kabakuyu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,136 ✭✭✭kabakuyu


    Deagol wrote: »
    I can't say too much but I'm involved in how selling things as a service works and you guys are not taking into account how it can be deeply profitable. The 'service' word is the key one.

    Are you in the solar installation business? or are you just speculating about the company that offer the SAAS model? do you actually have any facts to back up your assertions about how the company will be operating?
    There appears to be many satisfied clients in this thread and RZenzik was treated fine after he had some initial problems.


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    #1897
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,469 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    MAULBROOK wrote: »
    Yep that's the service business way and needless to say all replaced parts will be sold at a reasonable cost.

    Na im only kidding, they will cost a bomb.

    Going back to pv's. Warranty will only ever cover parts failure no matter where it comes from, a DD or an upfront payment. Storm damage is debatable. We're the panels damaged due to shoddy workmanship

    If they are servicing the equipment, they're also inspecting it and ensuring they are secure
    You go interfering with the equipment and it's void.


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    #1898
    Deagol
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Deagol


    kabakuyu wrote: »
    Are you in the solar installation business? or are you just speculating about the company that offer the SAAS model? do you actually have any facts to back up your assertions about how the company will be operating?
    There appears to be many satisfied clients in this thread and RZenzik was treated fine after he had some initial problems.

    Look, I work in a totally different sector - I'm not casting any aspersions on anyone - I'm merely trying to explain how in general the services model is expected to work in my industry and how I understand it works in many other industries. I'm not here to have arguments with people who seem to know better. I've read the contract, I've given MY opinion on it backed by my experience. If you want to believe contrary then that is your right. Enjoy - and I hope your experience is positive.


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    #1899
    kabakuyu
    Registered Users Posts: 1,136 ✭✭✭kabakuyu


    Deagol wrote: »
    Look, I work in a totally different sector - I'm not casting any aspersions on anyone - I'm merely trying to explain how in general the services model is expected to work in my industry and how I understand it works in many other industries. I'm not here to have arguments with people who seem to know better. I've read the contract, I've given MY opinion on it backed by my experience. If you want to believe contrary then that is your right. Enjoy - and I hope your experience is positive.

    Sound, I thought you might have specific information or knowledge of the solar sector but it turns out to be speculation after all.


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    #1900
    championc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,068 ✭✭✭championc


    Deagol wrote: »
    We expect to make our money on the spares and repairs...

    So would you recommend that people buy out the contract at the earliest opportunity ?


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    #1901
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,469 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    championc wrote: »
    So would you recommend that people buy out the contract at the earliest opportunity ?

    By staying in, service and maintenance is included


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    #1902
    Deagol
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Deagol


    championc wrote: »
    So would you recommend that people buy out the contract at the earliest opportunity ?

    If it was me, and I thought the install cost of the system was good - yes, it does appear to be the prudent choice.


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    #1903
    championc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,068 ✭✭✭championc


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    By staying in, service and maintenance is included

    I'm intrigued - what would you expect service and maintenance wise ? There are no moving parts and I cannot see them coming around once a year to wash the panels either.


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    #1904
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,469 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    championc wrote: »
    I'm intrigued - what would you expect service and maintenance wise ? There are no moving parts and I cannot see them coming around once a year to wash the panels either.
    never had panels before or now, so no idea :)


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    #1905
    Prinscarnaval
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Prinscarnaval


    Hi slave1, could you please PM me the details of your contact please?
    I'm looking to install 18 panels on south-facing flat roof.
    Got quote for 18 x Q Cells panels (Duo G8 340W mono), Schweizer roof system, Solis 5k (or 6k) hybrid converter, Pylon Tech US2000 2.4KWh Battery for €11K incl VAT ex grant (€8k after grant)


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    #1906
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Prinscarnaval wrote: »
    Hi slave1, could you please PM me the details of your contact please?
    I'm looking to install 18 panels on south-facing flat roof.
    Got quote for 18 x Q Cells panels (Duo G8 340W mono), Schweizer roof system, Solis 5k (or 6k) hybrid converter, Pylon Tech US2000 2.4KWh Battery for €11K incl VAT ex grant (€8k after grant)

    Wow, that's a good bit more than what I paid for a very similar (but larger panels) system, I'll PM you shortly

    18 no Canadian Solar 410w PERC Poly panels
    BPE 5 KW Hybrid Dual MPPT inverter.
    Fireman's switch
    All DC cabling and isolators.
    All AC cabling and isolators
    All protection devices required to inverter.
    Pylontec 2.4 kw including mounting bracket.

    Gross cost of €8,620, less grant of €3,000, net cost of €5,620

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



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    #1907
    championc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,068 ✭✭✭championc


    slave1 wrote: »
    Wow, that's a good bit more than what I paid for a very similar (but larger panels) system, I'll PM you shortly

    18 no Canadian Solar 410w PERC Poly panels
    BPE 5 KW Hybrid Dual MPPT inverter.
    Fireman's switch
    All DC cabling and isolators.
    All AC cabling and isolators
    All protection devices required to inverter.
    Pylontec 2.4 kw including mounting bracket.

    Gross cost of €8,620, less grant of €3,000, net cost of €5,620

    Maybe his installer thought that his install would take two days rather than one !!!!


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    #1908
    daithihalton
    Registered Users Posts: 114 ✭✭daithihalton


    So thanks to all that contribute here its very helpful when researching.
    I have the following system ordered and hope to have it fitted in the next week or so

    qty 12 JAS 410W Split panels
    qty 1 BPE 5.0 KW Dual MPPT Hybrid inverter.
    qty 2 Pylontec 2.4 kw Battery
    Isolator, wiring etc.

    Pre Grant €8,500 post grant €5,500


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    #1909
    Bobeagleburger
    Registered Users Posts: 45,266 ✭✭✭✭Bobeagleburger


    slave1 wrote: »
    Wow, that's a good bit more than what I paid for a very similar (but larger panels) system, I'll PM you shortly

    18 no Canadian Solar 410w PERC Poly panels
    BPE 5 KW Hybrid Dual MPPT inverter.
    Fireman's switch
    All DC cabling and isolators.
    All AC cabling and isolators
    All protection devices required to inverter.
    Pylontec 2.4 kw including mounting bracket.

    Gross cost of €8,620, less grant of €3,000, net cost of €5,620

    Can you pm your installer please. Thanks!


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    #1910
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    6 wrote: »
    Can you pm your installer please. Thanks!

    Will do

    My stuff for sale on Adverts inc. outdoor furniture, roof box and EDDI

    My Active Ads (adverts.ie)



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    #1911
    worlds goodest teecher
    Registered Users Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭worlds goodest teecher


    The impression I get having gone through this process is if some installers get a whiff that you might not be clued up or informed about solar PV prices, except a high quote.


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    #1912
    E30M3
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭E30M3


    worlds goodest teecher wrote: »
    The impression I get having gone through this process is if some installers get a whiff that you might not be clued up or informed about solar PV prices, except a high quote.


    expect?

    Sorry teecher couldn't resist:)


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    #1913
    slayer91
    Registered Users Posts: 232 ✭✭slayer91


    Could PM me your installer as well pls

    Regards


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    #1914
    BrendanD
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭BrendanD


    irishchris wrote: »
    Well got my grant paid out today, only just over two weeks after forms uploaded by installer. Changed to under review last week on the seai website and payment pending on Friday. Received payment made email this morning.

    Now to get my monthly payment reduced to 19.99 :-)
    Am going with the same company have my grant approved ,how long did the install take from ordering ? Mine has been ordered about 5 weeks now


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    #1915
    olearydc
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭olearydc


    slave1 wrote: »
    Will do

    could you pm me details also...thanks in advance


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    #1916
    irishchris
    Registered Users Posts: 3,169 ✭✭✭irishchris


    BrendanD wrote: »
    Am going with the same company have my grant approved ,how long did the install take from ordering ? Mine has been ordered about 5 weeks now

    The only bad thing I could say about this company was the length of time it took from sure survey to install. Survey done in July and install done in first week of October. Other than then only good things to say about them. Sent grant to them and straight after them receiving grant I got email confirming receipt and new direct debit confirmation invoice of 19.99 going forward


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    #1917
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users Posts: 6,469 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    irishchris wrote: »
    The only bad thing I could say about this company was the length of time it took from sure survey to install. Survey done in July and install done in first week of October. Other than then only good things to say about them. Sent grant to them and straight after them receiving grant I got email confirming receipt and new direct debit confirmation invoice of 19.99 going forward


    How much are you generating these days


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    #1918
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users Posts: 12,201 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    Any more word on loosening of council planning regs for solar?

    I would like to expand in the future, and I'd have no bother adding panels to the west face, but my south facing garage is as full as it can get presently with the 50cm rule from the council.

    If they relaxed, I could go from 9 to 18 or maybe even 20. At a rough calculation yesterday my south facing set were performing 5 times better than the west ones. So adding panels on the house would be great in the good weather but wouldn't make a tap of difference in the winter.


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    #1919
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users Posts: 12,201 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    And second question, if I upgrade, then do I just add another inverter?

    Currently I have a 5kw Solis with one string each for the 2 sets of panels.

    Would I be right in thinking that if I doubled the panels on each set, I could add an inverter in the garage to handle 9 panels each string and change the one in the house to handle the second row of house panels on the second string?

    Or would it be cheaper to just upgrade the 5kw to a single thing that could handle the lot?


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    #1920
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,826 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    DrPhilG wrote: »
    Any more word on loosening of council planning regs for solar?

    I would like to expand in the future, and I'd have no bother adding panels to the west face, but my south facing garage is as full as it can get presently with the 50cm rule from the council.

    LOL, never mind the 50cm rule, you already have way, way, way more panels than you are allowed to install without planning permission :p

    I wouldn't worry about it though, a precedent has been set, most unlikely that the council will come after you.


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    #1921
    DrPhilG
    Registered Users Posts: 12,201 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    unkel wrote: »
    LOL, never mind the 50cm rule, you already have way, way, way more panels than you are allowed to install without planning permission :p

    The point is I changed my plans from 20 down to 9 on the garage just to make sure I meet the guidelines for planning approval if required.

    If those guidelines relaxed then I'd double the number in a heart beat.


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