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Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2020

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  • Posts: 8,756 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    What's 1200 compared to the satisfaction he got doing it himself :D


    An extra 1200 and a few hours


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,288 ✭✭✭irishchris


    An extra 1200 and a few hours

    Saved about 3000 euro compared to the nearest quote for a ground mounted 3.6 system so although lose out on the grant the savings still far outweigh it.
    Also those quotes were for a non battery or hybrid install.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,261 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    irishchris wrote: »
    Saved about 3000 euro compared to the nearest quote for a ground mounted 3.6 system so although lose out on the grant the savings still far outweigh it.
    Also those quotes were for a non battery or hybrid install.

    I maxed the grants out with my install so if putting in more looking forward to self install, just depends on how WFH etc pans out as there's no point in over consuming and FIT exporting

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭candysapple


    After lots of discussion with installers, I think we're near the end. This is the latest quote we have.
    We have a lovely S/SE facing roof but it has a number of features so the max number of panels we can fit is 9 for a 3kW system.

    9 x 340w JA panels monocrystalline (3kW)
    3.6kW Solis inverter
    5kW PureDrive II Battery
    Eddi Diverter (we already have a Zappi charger for the car)
    €6,400 after €2,718 grant

    Any thoughts?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,261 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    After lots of discussion with installers, I think we're near the end. This is the latest quote we have.
    We have a lovely S/SE facing roof but it has a number of features so the max number of panels we can fit is 9 for a 3kW system.

    9 x 340w JA panels monocrystalline (3kW)
    3.6kW Solis inverter
    5kW PureDrive II Battery
    Eddi Diverter (we already have a Zappi charger for the car)
    €6,400 after €2,718 grant

    Any thoughts?

    Why is the grant not €3,000?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,645 ✭✭✭SD_DRACULA


    slave1 wrote: »
    Why is the grant not €3,000?

    Not 4kws so 300 less.


  • Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 11,403 Mod ✭✭✭✭lordgoat


    Can I ask how do you work out the max number of panels for an inverter?

    Say for my current build I'm looking at 12 (340w) panels with a 3.6kW Solis inverter, if in future I wanted to add more panels how many can I add to this?

    I'd rather max the inverter out now and add panels to it as I go.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,657 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    jod1983 wrote: »
    Hi All,
    Thanks to everyone who advised me last Oct. After checking with various companies and doing my own research i went with a western company & a system with 4.7kw and a 5.7kw battery.
    Delighted with the system.
    I installed an Eddie myself as one of the suppliers with my work stock these and i got it at cost price.
    I have set it up with a week and delighted that it has stopped my export. I have one quick question about it which i can find online! Every evening the Eddie enables itself about 6pm and draws from the battery. The schedule is not set!
    Any ideas?

    Do a reset. See if that fixes it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭mr potato head


    After lots of discussion with installers, I think we're near the end. This is the latest quote we have.
    We have a lovely S/SE facing roof but it has a number of features so the max number of panels we can fit is 9 for a 3kW system.

    9 x 340w JA panels monocrystalline (3kW)
    3.6kW Solis inverter
    5kW PureDrive II Battery
    Eddi Diverter (we already have a Zappi charger for the car)
    €6,400 after €2,718 grant

    Any thoughts?

    I'm just starting to look at a similar sort of setup, I'd be interested in what people think.

    I've the Zappi and a Heat Pump, so if I can divert excess energy to top up the buffer tank on the heating I mightn't need the battery.
    Has anyone done this or know if it's possible on a heat pump system?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Deagol


    lordgoat wrote: »
    Can I ask how do you work out the max number of panels for an inverter?

    Say for my current build I'm looking at 12 (340w) panels with a 3.6kW Solis inverter, if in future I wanted to add more panels how many can I add to this?

    I'd rather max the inverter out now and add panels to it as I go.

    The inverter specs will give the max voltage per MPPT (string). You need to check the panels for their max open circuit (OC) voltage. Divide inverter max by this value to give number of panels.

    Oh, and you're much better off to spend a bit extra on the biggest inverter you think you might use rather than cut a few quid. Example: the Solis 3.6kw is €1274, the 5kw is €1339.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    lordgoat wrote: »
    Can I ask how do you work out the max number of panels for an inverter?

    Say for my current build I'm looking at 12 (340w) panels with a 3.6kW Solis inverter, if in future I wanted to add more panels how many can I add to this?

    I'd rather max the inverter out now and add panels to it as I go.

    Go for a 5kw inverter and add as many panels as you can.

    Not much price difference between the 3.6 kw and 5kw inverter. if your not getting a battery go to 6 kw inverter, again not much in the price.

    Better to be looking at it than looking for it.

    IMO with solar is go big.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 noelocon


    Thoughts on this quote?

    12 x AmeriSolar 320 Watt Solar PV Panels.
    Solis Inverter 3.6KW.
    Wifi Remote Monitoring.
    Power Diverter
    6900 Euro (including vat), grant not available


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    noelocon wrote: »
    Thoughts on this quote?

    12 x AmeriSolar 320 Watt Solar PV Panels.
    Solis Inverter 3.6KW.
    Wifi Remote Monitoring.
    Power Diverter
    6900 Euro (including vat), grant not available

    Get a higher wattage panels and a 5kw inverter.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    After lots of discussion with installers, I think we're near the end. This is the latest quote we have.
    We have a lovely S/SE facing roof but it has a number of features so the max number of panels we can fit is 9 for a 3kW system.

    9 x 340w JA panels monocrystalline (3kW)
    3.6kW Solis inverter
    5kW PureDrive II Battery
    Eddi Diverter (we already have a Zappi charger for the car)
    €6,400 after €2,718 grant

    Any thoughts?

    Drop half the battery. You wouldn't need that size of battery for a relatively small system surely?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    tommymac86 wrote: »
    I'm a spamming twat

    If you have to spam multiple threads with your company info, probably a safe bet that your company isn't worth a damn.

    Good companies get spread by word of mouth.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,315 ✭✭✭KCross



    I've the Zappi and a Heat Pump, so if I can divert excess energy to top up the buffer tank on the heating I mightn't need the battery.
    Has anyone done this or know if it's possible on a heat pump system?

    Not much point. You need that buffer tank hot in winter when the Solar won’t provide much excess. You’ll have loads of excess in summer to heat the buffer tank but it’s useless to you in summer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,842 ✭✭✭Alkers


    After lots of discussion with installers, I think we're near the end. This is the latest quote we have.
    We have a lovely S/SE facing roof but it has a number of features so the max number of panels we can fit is 9 for a 3kW system.

    9 x 340w JA panels monocrystalline (3kW)
    3.6kW Solis inverter
    5kW PureDrive II Battery
    Eddi Diverter (we already have a Zappi charger for the car)
    €6,400 after €2,718 grant

    Any thoughts?

    For four thousand euro less you can get a 2.5kW array without battery or diverter. Will depend on your usage and motivation but you'll be a long time recouping that 4k with two extra panels, diverter and battery.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭candysapple


    Alkers wrote: »
    For four thousand euro less you can get a 2.5kW array without battery or diverter. Will depend on your usage and motivation but you'll be a long time recouping that 4k with two extra panels, diverter and battery.

    We looked at that and without the battery and diverter the lowest quote we could get was 2,500 less.

    Our motivation is to have the majority of our energy use met by a sustainable source. In a post-COVID world we won't be home during the day. The plan is to use solar energy when we're home during the day, time devices when we're out and have the battery capture anything else to get the use of as much as were generating as possible.

    We have the option of adding additional panels on a gable wall of the house but that won't be covered by the grant and is something we'll need to look at later on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 Camabu


    Looking for an opinion on the following quote. Trying to see how this fits in terms of system v bang for buck.

    8 x 490 Wp JA Solar Panels
    3.3Kva Huawei Invertor
    5 kWh Huawei Luna2000 battery

    €7,689 inv vat after €3,000 SEAI Grant

    + €420 myenergi Eddi immersion divertor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    Camabu wrote: »
    Looking for an opinion on the following quote. Trying to see how this fits in terms of system v bang for buck.

    8 x 490 Wp JA Solar Panels
    3.3Kva Huawei Invertor
    5 kWh Huawei Luna2000 battery

    €7,689 inv vat after €3,000 SEAI Grant

    + €420 myenergi Eddi immersion divertor.

    Way over priced for what your getting.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 Camabu


    Thanks Maulbrook. What ballpark is more realistic for that spec ??


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 7,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭graememk


    Camabu wrote: »
    Looking for an opinion on the following quote. Trying to see how this fits in terms of system v bang for buck.

    8 x 490 Wp JA Solar Panels
    3.3Kva Huawei Invertor
    5 kWh Huawei Luna2000 battery

    €7,689 inv vat after €3,000 SEAI Grant

    + €420 myenergi Eddi immersion divertor.
    MAULBROOK wrote: »
    Way over priced for what your getting.

    Are you space restricted? there's quite the premium for the higher wattage panels. (and they are big panels, 2094x1134mm)

    looking online, they are coming in at 3x the cost of say the 365w longi panels for example.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    Camabu wrote: »
    Thanks Maulbrook. What ballpark is more realistic for that spec ??

    Im guessing 2k ish over priced.

    PM Sent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11 Camabu


    They also quoted a "cheaper" option of the following without batter. Space is not bad an option as I have had other quotes for 10 panels in the same space.

    8 x QCELLS 380 Wp
    2.3 KVA ENPHASE Microinverter
    No battery

    €5,100 inc vat


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭Ummagumma_78


    Finally getting my install next week. Thanks to all on here for recommendations. Based on information picked up on this thread I decided to prioritise panels over battery so going for
    5.1 kWp panels (2 kWp on south facing roof and remainder on west facing roof)
    2.4 kW battery
    5 kW hybrid inverter
    Eddi HW Diverter

    Total cost of €6400 after grant. This forum is a great source for what a system should cost especially with so many companies out there now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭DrPhilG


    Congrats, similar setup to mine. I've got 2.8 south and 3.4 west.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,163 ✭✭✭cubix


    To get the most from solar/ utilise FIT I take it I need a smart meter. Bar contacting ESB is there another way to speed up the install, i did email my leci provider but just got a nice general email. Thks


  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 7,071 Mod ✭✭✭✭graememk


    cubix wrote: »
    To get the most from solar/ utilise FIT I take it I need a smart meter. Bar contacting ESB is there another way to speed up the install, i did email my leci provider but just got a nice general email. Thks

    Fyi there is no Feed in tariff yet.

    It's due to start in July but nothing has been announced yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭MAULBROOK


    cubix wrote: »
    To get the most from solar/ utilise FIT I take it I need a smart meter. Bar contacting ESB is there another way to speed up the install, i did email my leci provider but just got a nice general email. Thks

    I tried to get a smart meter but esb networks informed me it will be early 2022. You can email them with your meter number and they should be able to get a rough date.

    esbnetworks@esb.ie


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭Northumberland


    Check out another thread here under Renewable Energy - PV Feed in Tariff, and you will see a little more.

    Smart meter best for PV set ups? Actually not at the moment, several power companies, I know Energia for one, actually offer a better deal - if you use most of your grid electricity at night, with just a Day/Night meter - and if you switch to a smart meter it appears that your night rate will increase substantially - counter-intuitive, but that is the way it looks at the moment.

    I have also been contacting several power companies, but none so far claim to know anything about the Export Payments supposed to start in July - or if they say anything, it is - oh - ESB will handle all of that - contact them. Of course ESB knows nothing either. It would obviously make most sense if the same electricity provider chosen by a household for 'import' would also handle the 'export' and offset the export payments against the bill for imports. But that is clearly too logical. It does not work like that in England, you can choose a different power company to handle your 'export payments', and even if you choose the same power company, they set up an entirely parallel system.


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