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Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2020

E30i

There is a lot of useful info in the 2018 Thread but with the new grant structure I thought it would be useful to have a new reference thread for prices/package.

This will allow people to make a decision on what is currently available under the new Grant.

€11k + VAT less the €3000 grant for 4kw and 8.2 KW battery on a 2 story slate roof.

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PGL

Hi folks

Just curious if you all have "haggled" with the solar companies on their prices and if you managed to get reductions as a result?

Thanks!

[Deleted User]

PGL wrote: »

Hi folks

Just curious if you all have "haggled" with the solar companies on their prices and if you managed to get reductions as a result?

Thanks!

Extra panels, optimisers, increased inverter, installing immersion, cheaper battery as opposed to a decrease in price

deravarra

6 wrote: »

Done

Me too

DrPhilG

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Extra panels, optimisers, increased inverter, installing immersion, cheaper battery as opposed to a decrease in price

I didn't so much haggle on price, more just told him that I wanted the same as another boardsie had already got. That boardsie had done the haggling for me so I basically just asked for a price match.

I did then add a second battery though and he offered it at a reduced rate as I was a returning customer.

Deagol

PGL wrote: »

Hi folks

Just curious if you all have "haggled" with the solar companies on their prices and if you managed to get reductions as a result?

Thanks!

Lower price, optimisers, hub added

Alfagtamini

Hi All

How does this quote look for both price and equipment?

It's the best price I've gotten so far.

Thanks

social butterfly 2020

Thoughts on this pls:

Qcells 335w split-cell all blk mono PERC Qcells x 20

Solis Hybrid Inverter x1
c/w Home Energy monitoring App

PureDrive II - 5kW Battery x1

Renusol x1

Zappi V2 Unteth x1

System cost after grant (subject to approval) €9,950

graememk

social butterfly 2020 wrote: »

Thoughts on this pls:

Qcells 335w split-cell all blk mono PERC Qcells x 20

Solis Hybrid Inverter x1
c/w Home Energy monitoring App

PureDrive II - 5kW Battery x1

Renusol x1

Zappi V2 Unteth x1

System cost after grant (subject to approval) €9,950

Can you get the ev charge point grant too?

MAULBROOK

Alfagtamini wrote: »

Hi All

How does this quote look for both price and equipment?

It's the best price I've gotten so far.

Thanks

I think that can be improved but its a clear parts list.

PM sent

social butterfly 2020

graememk wrote: »

Can you get the ev charge point grant too?

the price shown includes the ev grant also

MAULBROOK

social butterfly 2020 wrote: »

Thoughts on this pls:

Qcells 335w split-cell all blk mono PERC Qcells x 20

Solis Hybrid Inverter x1
c/w Home Energy monitoring App

PureDrive II - 5kW Battery x1

Renusol x1

Zappi V2 Unteth x1

System cost after grant (subject to approval) €9,950

I think thats very good.

Geeyfds53573

Alfagtamini wrote: »

Hi All

How does this quote look for both price and equipment?

It's the best price I've gotten so far.

Thanks

That’s not bad it’s nice detail for a change.

I don’t see the myenergie hub on that image?
Also spelling of myenergie products incorrect I’d say you will have config issues but that’s not too much of a problem (-:

just as a comparison mine below which was an awkward install due to access, space issues, dormers, velux windows, chimney and trees and took roofers best part of two days just for the panel install.

Exact same gear as your enclosed image included but base config was

16 370W Trina panels total 5920 kW
Solis 5.0 kW Hybrid inverter
Data Logger for Solis Cloud
2.4 Pylontec battery and cabinet
MyEnergie Zappi/Eddi/Hub/Harvi/App
16 Tigo Optimisers TS4-A-O
Tigo CCA and TAP Device with panel level monitoring
All safety switches
All AC and DC cabling and isolators
All meter and protection devices

Installer also replaced several switches in the hot press and replaced several RCBOs in the consumer unit and included a WiFi extender.
All installed and configured with labelling and paperwork completion.

6900k ex grants.

Up and running a few months now so happy to recommend installer just pm me for details.

Geeyfds53573

Quote: social butterfly 2020
Thoughts on this pls:

Qcells 335w split-cell all blk mono PERC Qcells x 20

Solis Hybrid Inverter x1
c/w Home Energy monitoring App

PureDrive II - 5kW Battery x1

Renusol x1

Zappi V2 Unteth x1

System cost after grant (subject to approval) €9,950

MAULBROOK wrote: »

I think thats very good.

That’s decent.

gomamochi1

social butterfly 2020 wrote: »

Thoughts on this pls:

Qcells 335w split-cell all blk mono PERC Qcells x 20

Solis Hybrid Inverter x1
c/w Home Energy monitoring App

PureDrive II - 5kW Battery x1

Renusol x1

Zappi V2 Unteth x1

System cost after grant (subject to approval) €9,950

I got similiar quote with 4 less panels for 7k cost to me.

[Deleted User]

gomamochi1 wrote: »

I got similiar quote with 4 less panels for 7k cost to me.

Almost 3k difference for 4 panels! Insane.

The original quote was called out twice as being a good quote :eek:

MAULBROOK

gomamochi1 wrote: »

I got similiar quote with 4 less panels for 7k cost to me.

Have to ask, how similar.
Battery is usually the main price increaser.

gomamochi1

MAULBROOK wrote: »

Have to ask, how similar.
Battery is usually the main price increaser.

-Solis Hybrid inverter 5kw to future proof extra panels later date and wifi dongle for inverter app
-4.8KW pylontech battery
-14 panels JA solar 330w on a west facing slate roof
-Eddi water heater for immersion
-Zappi 2 car charger untethered and myenergie hub
Replaced rcbs etc

7000e after grant - Net cost

Geeyfds53573

Geeyfds53573 wrote: »

Quote: social butterfly 2020
Thoughts on this pls:

Qcells 335w split-cell all blk mono PERC Qcells x 20

Solis Hybrid Inverter x1
c/w Home Energy monitoring App

PureDrive II - 5kW Battery x1

Renusol x1

Zappi V2 Unteth x1

System cost after grant (subject to approval) €9,950

That’s decent.

Sorry I may have been a bit too quick on this one - it’s a decent install but a bit to come off it yet

Baoithin66

Hi could you pm details of your supplier? thanks

Baoithin66

6 wrote: »

Breakdown of my recent installation.

15* 380w panels (5.7 kW system)
5 KW Solis Hybrid inverter.
AC/DC Cables/Firemans switch etc
1 Pylon 2.4 kw battery & bracket.
Smappee Installation
Inverter Dongle

Net Cost after grant €4200. (Grant = €3000)

Up and running almost 3 weeks, Very happy so far.

Geeyfds53573 wrote: »

That’s not bad it’s nice detail for a change.

I don’t see the myenergie hub on that image?
Also spelling of myenergie products incorrect I’d say you will have config issues but that’s not too much of a problem (-:

just as a comparison mine below which was an awkward install due to access, space issues, dormers, velux windows, chimney and trees and took roofers best part of two days just for the panel install.

Exact same gear as your enclosed image included but base config was

16 370W Trina panels total 5920 kW
Solis 5.0 kW Hybrid inverter
Data Logger for Solis Cloud
2.4 Pylontec battery and cabinet
MyEnergie Zappi/Eddi/Hub/Harvi/App
16 Tigo Optimisers TS4-A-O
Tigo CCA and TAP Device with panel level monitoring
All safety switches
All AC and DC cabling and isolators
All meter and protection devices

Installer also replaced several switches in the hot press and replaced several RCBOs in the consumer unit and included a WiFi extender.
All installed and configured with labelling and paperwork completion.

6900k ex grants.

Up and running a few months now so happy to recommend installer just pm me for details.

Hi could you pm supplier details please and thanks!

Baoithin66

6 wrote: »

Breakdown of my recent installation.

15* 380w panels (5.7 kW system)
5 KW Solis Hybrid inverter.
AC/DC Cables/Firemans switch etc
1 Pylon 2.4 kw battery & bracket.
Smappee Installation
Inverter Dongle

Net Cost after grant €4200. (Grant = €3000)

Up and running almost 3 weeks, Very happy so far.

Hi could you pm supplier details please and thanks!

Baoithin66

v10 wrote: »

Update: Since my original post, I've now had 4 more quotes, the following is the best of them ...

10 x 340w Panels
4kw Hybrid Inverter
4kw Battery
Wifi Dongle for Monitoring etc
No hot water diverter as I already have hot water covered

€7000 less grant of €2820 = €4180. Happy with that I think ..

Ho could you pm details of your installer? Are you happy with the system?? thanks

deravarra

So I was chatting and emailing the installer that shall not be named, and I am very unsure as to what I should do.

A 7 panel (320kwp per panel) system installed, for about 20 a month for 10 years. 35 if I add an Eddi. Each additional panel is 6 per month.
Was told that the inverter was from Goodwe, but no mention of its rating nor whether it's a hybrid inverter (for adding battery at a later stage)

I could hold off until a later stage and have the finances in place for exactly what I think I want (10+ panels with Solis Hybrid Inverter, Eddie, Pylontech battery(ies) and possibly wiring setup for an EV charger), or I could avail of the 1800 euro grant that may be going at some stage soon and not be sure whether or not this is the system I should be getting.

Anyone else get that feeling after consulting with the installer that shall not be named?

Deagol

deravarra wrote: »

So I was chatting and emailing the installer that shall not be named, and I am very unsure as to what I should do.

A 7 panel (320kwp per panel) system installed, for about 20 a month for 10 years. 35 if I add an Eddi. Each additional panel is 6 per month.
Was told that the inverter was from Goodwe, but no mention of its rating nor whether it's a hybrid inverter (for adding battery at a later stage)

I could hold off until a later stage and have the finances in place for exactly what I think I want (10+ panels with Solis Hybrid Inverter, Eddie, Pylontech battery(ies) and possibly wiring setup for an EV charger), or I could avail of the 1800 euro grant that may be going at some stage soon and not be sure whether or not this is the system I should be getting.

Anyone else get that feeling after consulting with the installer that shall not be named?

I've already made it very clear what I think of the idea of solar as a service so I'll not rake it up again. But..

20x12x10=€2400. For that price I'd be extremely doubtful you'll get a hybrid inverter. €6 a month per panel extra is simply extortionate - I'd say you'll get the hard sell on that though - just a guess.

Nothing to say the grant is going.

35 extra for an Eddi is simply laughable - again, I'm expecting you'll get hard sell on that.

But, you could get the 7 panels installed, pay off of the 2400 in one lump and then change the inverter out (+€1000) and add panels IF you can DIY them.

If you can't and you have to pay someone to fit them the economics of it start to look a lot shakier. It's not just the money for me, you'll run into warranty issues if you fit the original 7, then change out the inverter, then add more. i'd say original installer will not want to hear about any issues.

If nothing else, I'm sure the original installer isn't a charity nor a fool - I'd say he's covering himself somehow around people using him as a cheap installation service.

Ultimately though, the decision is yours!

Alkers

deravarra wrote: »

So I was chatting and emailing the installer that shall not be named, and I am very unsure as to what I should do.

A 7 panel (320kwp per panel) system installed, for about 20 a month for 10 years. 35 if I add an Eddi. Each additional panel is 6 per month.
Was told that the inverter was from Goodwe, but no mention of its rating nor whether it's a hybrid inverter (for adding battery at a later stage)

I could hold off until a later stage and have the finances in place for exactly what I think I want (10+ panels with Solis Hybrid Inverter, Eddie, Pylontech battery(ies) and possibly wiring setup for an EV charger), or I could avail of the 1800 euro grant that may be going at some stage soon and not be sure whether or not this is the system I should be getting.

Anyone else get that feeling after consulting with the installer that shall not be named?

Of course it's not a hybrid inverter, that would be ridiculous for them to sell to people who aren't going with a battery system.

Their cheapest system is very competitively priced but the bigger systems with battery, Eddi etc are much less so.

There has been people on this thread who went with the base deal but then bought additional panels outright and had them install them. That could be an option if you want more panels but I'd doubt they would do that for a hybrid inverter also.

Did you not receive a quote in writing, all our model numbers etc were in that

deravarra

Deagol wrote: »

I've already made it very clear what I think of the idea of solar as a service so I'll not rake it up again. But..

20x12x10=€2400. For that price I'd be extremely doubtful you'll get a hybrid inverter. €6 a month per panel extra is simply extortionate - I'd say you'll get the hard sell on that though - just a guess.

Nothing to say the grant is going.

35 extra for an Eddi is simply laughable - again, I'm expecting you'll get hard sell on that.

But, you could get the 7 panels installed, pay off of the 2400 in one lump and then change the inverter out (+€1000) and add panels IF you can DIY them.

If you can't and you have to pay someone to fit them the economics of it start to look a lot shakier. It's not just the money for me, you'll run into warranty issues if you fit the original 7, then change out the inverter, then add more. i'd say original installer will not want to hear about any issues.

If nothing else, I'm sure the original installer isn't a charity nor a fool - I'd say he's covering himself somehow around people using him as a cheap installation service.

Ultimately though, the decision is yours!

I don't think I'd want to just stick with 2.2kwp. I know it's a very easy way to get started, but I am not in any way interested in going down the DIY route in the future wrt this. I think I'll just wait until I am in a position to get the system I want.

Thanks for more or less confirming what I was thinking

[Deleted User]

Am I reading that right.

15*12*10 =1800 for an Eddi??

And

6*12*10 = 720 per extra panel??

Please tell me no

raytaxi

Think you are reading it right, though think someone got a up front price of 600 per panel if I remember correctly. I was quoted the 6 per month for extra panels, just didn't think it was worth it. In time think I will add more and swap out diverter.
Find it strange though that he got quoted for 320 panels, when I got told they use 360 panels. Have never seen my peak go above 2.320 think is best since install.

6 wrote: »

Am I reading that right.

15*12*10 =1800 for an Eddi??

And

6*12*10 = 720 per extra panel??

Please tell me no

championc

deravarra wrote: »

So I was chatting and emailing the installer that shall not be named, and I am very unsure as to what I should do.

A 7 panel (320kwp per panel) system installed, for about 20 a month for 10 years. 35 if I add an Eddi. Each additional panel is 6 per month.
Was told that the inverter was from Goodwe, but no mention of its rating nor whether it's a hybrid inverter (for adding battery at a later stage)

I could hold off until a later stage and have the finances in place for exactly what I think I want (10+ panels with Solis Hybrid Inverter, Eddie, Pylontech battery(ies) and possibly wiring setup for an EV charger), or I could avail of the 1800 euro grant that may be going at some stage soon and not be sure whether or not this is the system I should be getting.

Anyone else get that feeling after consulting with the installer that shall not be named?

The excess from a 2.2kWp system will be minimal, so it would be a total waste of money to have a battery and certainly an Eddi on one this size.

But your self use would likely be quite high, which is saving you money immediately.

Batteries and especially Eddi's really make little economic sense. A 2.4kW battery will save about 20c per day first best 300 days per year, so about €60 per year.

So do the maths, and hopefully someone with SaaS will post their monthly stats on the Monthly Stats thread.

[Deleted User]

Deagol wrote: »

I've already made it very clear what I think of the idea of solar as a service so I'll not rake it up again. But..

20x12x10=€2400. For that price I'd be extremely doubtful you'll get a hybrid inverter. €6 a month per panel extra is simply extortionate - I'd say you'll get the hard sell on that though - just a guess.

Nothing to say the grant is going.

35 extra for an Eddi is simply laughable - again, I'm expecting you'll get hard sell on that.

But, you could get the 7 panels installed, pay off of the 2400 in one lump and then change the inverter out (+€1000) and add panels IF you can DIY them.

If you can't and you have to pay someone to fit them the economics of it start to look a lot shakier. It's not just the money for me, you'll run into warranty issues if you fit the original 7, then change out the inverter, then add more. i'd say original installer will not want to hear about any issues.

If nothing else, I'm sure the original installer isn't a charity nor a fool - I'd say he's covering himself somehow around people using him as a cheap installation service.

Ultimately though, the decision is yours!

I was able to get additional panels at a lot less than they initially quoted and paying upfront for them.. Also getting a bigger inverter.

He actively talked me out of an eddi or battery and definitely no hard sell.