True about the size of property. Should have mentioned that.
Any recommendations for installers in north county Dublin ? I’d appreciate a PM. Thanks.
Has anyone successfully used SaaS to bargain with other installers? Whenever I bring up the price from SaaS I am met with deafening silence.
What size of system are you looking for ? If only around 3kWp, then SaaS would be a good option
Im not surprised as from what I can see Saas looks like a very restrictive setup. Non saas systems can be of any size where saas looks like a one size for all kit.
Now I could be totally wrong as I have no need to look at it.
SaaS is best option for small non battery system but if you go with a battery or much large array their prices are worse.
The installer I went with cost less than SaaS battery + hot water diverter option. Plus I got twice the number of panels and paid for changeover switch to run on battery and solar in case of power cut.
SaaS is quite restrictive, but it suits my needs - small roof area so can only fit 7, maybe 8 panels, could not justify a battery given the low output, and the only change is an Eddi/iBoost. If SaaS can do 7 panels installed for €4200, then others should be able to do similar - 7 panels and Eddi/iBoost for €5000 before grant for example. But the quotes I am getting are over 6k before the grant for 7 or 8 panels installed and an Eddi.
Edit for clarification as I have received help and advice from people here regarding larger systems. I had gotten quotes for more panels and looked at getting a battery when I thought there was only the 50cm from edge requirement from SEAI for the grant. Then I learned about the 20cm from roof peak, and 20cm around velux windows and that destroyed any hopes of more than 8 panels!
I bought extra panels from them as did my friends.
Paid upfront for the extra as it was more cost effective
I'd be shocked if you didn't get to B3 with a solar install especially if there is some other work done that has to be taken into account. Our system is only 3.7kwp and it took us from C1 to B1. Cavity pump, attic insulation and new doors took us from C3 to C1 before that.
What you did was probably the wisest move, getting a few people together and getting a bigger discount.
We got the panels for 400 each. Total of 6 panels between 4 of us. Also got a cash rebate towards the ber. So it wasn't a bad deal.
C1 to B1 with 3.7kWp system does not make mathematical sense unless the house is tiny?
In comparison my 4.65 kWp system only moved me from a B2 to a B1.
The SaaS provider has completely stopped communicating with me anyone else have this problem? I don't think I was that annoying literally asked them to requote without the water diverter, 380w if possible and 2 additional panels (8 total)to use all the available roof space. I've sent a few emails, both phones going unanswered and voicemails not being responded to. Might not be interested in power only?
I've heard that from a few. I'll send the boss a text find out what's happening. A friend contacted them after we got ours in and no answer for him either
Thats dose not inspire confidence.
OK guys. I was just chatting to Gerhard. Sacha who looks after the customer contact has been off sick the last few weeks. She's back and they are playing catch up.
Finally got a call back from SAAS, sounds like they've been swamped with enquiries too
Did they get back to you? They’re very slow to deal with altogether, they badly need more staff, they must be loosing a lot of business.
i know admin was out 6-17th Sep but even before this and since very little communication.
Im gonna give them the benefit of the doubt and hold on another couple of weeks and and if still nothing I think I’ll just go the DIY route
No still nothing, I'm conscious they're busy now and I'm waiting on one more quote to come in so I'll give them a few more days and then try again. I would be worried if I had a problem though how quickly they could respond but it seems like a very good deal so I guess that needs to be factored into expectations to be fair!
In all honesty, issues are very rare, since installation is largely plug and play so to speak.
Can anyone give me a rough price on a 2kw battery please.
Considering getting more panels with the increase in electricity prices and am considering a battery to avail of the grant.
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A 2kw is useless you would want to be aiming for 5kw minimum
I don't agree. The payback time on batteries is questionable, but the grant makes a 2.4 one sensible.
Any idea on a rough cost of one
PylonTech 2.4 are in the region of €900-€1k last I checked. Big supply shortages though.
about 800-1000ish
One of the biggest advantages of the battery end of the grant that you got 600 for the battery, but it enabled an extra 600 could be claimed on the extra panels.
Got 9 panels(3.24kwh) with SAAS in the summer.
A friend is getting panels and it's perfect opportunity to get some more at a reasonable cost while they are down this way.
At 1000 it makes sense to get a battery as well with the 600 grant and 300 extra for more panels.
With 4 extra panels (1.4kw) for 1600 plus battery of 1000 - 900 grant. Equals 1700.
The initial 1800 grant was for 2.5kwh. Would I be able to include the extra 2 panels I've already got into a future equation or has that boat sailed?
What about the inverter for the battery?
Ship may have sailed on the grant for extra panels.
I think you can get the battery one separately but chat to your installer.
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