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Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2022 - No PM requests - See Mod note post #1

poker--addict

The 2020 thread is so large now it is hard to locate the best posts, so here is a new thread with the latest information.

From the last thread, perhaps one of the more important takeaways;

Boards users have recommended a rule of thumb of €1.2k per 1Kwp + €1k per 2.5Kwhr battery, including VAT, after grant deducted. This is not a precise rule and quotes are often more, with some slightly less. However, the rule will stop you getting rolled over by one or two companies who chance their arm and quote prices several thousand over the rule of thumb with little justification.

So if looking for forum opinion on quotes, post below, providing all relevant details including number of panels and kWp, any battery. Make it clear if the price is before or after grant.

Having pages and pages of people asking for DMs, and getting them, suggests the no company name policy isnt fit for purpose. I think the current approach of no name and everyone in DMs actually makes forum users more vulnerable due to the lack of visibility of what is going on. I would hereby ask the moderators to allow users to post company names and brief summary of experiences. If there is concerns about bogus recommendations, I suggest moderators lay out out some ground rules for naming a company, like the comments must be based on first hand experience and come after a minimum 15 previous forum posts (stops new accounts setup for no other reason) and no repetitive posting of a name by single users. Perhaps also a robust shoot first ask questions later approach to removing posts that look suspicious.

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We have become aware that certain posters may be recommending suppliers in exchange for financial reward. This runs against the spirit of the forum and is dishonest.

Please be aware that if you receive an unsolicited PM recommending a company and offering a referral code for discount, this is not an unbiased recommendation and that person may be receiving payment for their referral.

If you do receive a PM like this, please contact @Jonathan

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AckwelFoley

A long story..

But i was quoted about 1500 euro plus vat for fitting of a 6kw system with battery, which frankly affirms my belief that electricians get money for jam

[Deleted User]

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118530504#Comment_118530504

Panels aren't waterproof.. That's me out 🤣

MAULBROOK

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118530482#Comment_118530482

310watt panels Jesus thats darkages stuff.

God help anyone who is suckerd into that.

The devils

MAULBROOK

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118531960#Comment_118531960

That's horse shxt. Who told you that nonsense.

Jonathan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118531960#Comment_118531960

When was your house built? The BER requirement is that your house was built (ESB connection) prior to 2011.

However the revised PV grant announced in the budget does away with the requirement for the BER and increases the maximum year for the property to built before 2021. The scheme hasn't been implemented yet by SEAI but it will be due in the next few months.

The devils

Jon,

Didnt I read it wrong 🙈🙈.

Grant got approved just now..

Tks and sorry for confusion n

zenit

I’m struggling in Cork to get a quote that comes anywhere near the standard suggested here, can anyone DM a recommendation please? Also what’s the situation with installing panels over attic vents? I know it’s against SEAI regulations, but is it dangerous?

MAULBROOK

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118533553#Comment_118533553

Any decent installer should be able to move the vents, just make them aware of it as the SEAI might red flag it.

Sadly price have gone up like everything else. The base line formula on price is out of date.

Dm sent

championc

NOTE TO NEWBIES

IMO, If looking for about 3kWp, then go the SaaS (Solar as a Service) and maybe buy it out. You can add batteries via a separate Storage Inverter like the Sofar ME3000.

The guideline of €1k per 1kWp appears to be found moreso with large 5kWp and bigger systems.

Get quotes without battery storage. Like SaaS, you can add battery storage later if it's bumping up the price stupidly

It's somewhat pointless posting details of outrageous quotes here too. Maybe just look for a DM

[Deleted User]

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118533769#Comment_118533769

€1200 per KW is their base line now after grant for a 2.92kw system

The devils

Well guys , decided to go for it 👍👍 thanks for all your help with everything and more..install March/April 🤞

Will fill you in when completed and I'll add details to the excel tracker.

Went for :

8.2 kw array - Jinko 350w Ntype (24 off)

6kw solis hybrid invertor

10kw puredrive battery

Eddi hot water

Zappi I'm installing myself (not inc in install)

May the sun shine ☀️☀️

DrPhilG

That's a beast of a system, don't forget to pop up in the various production threads to put us all to shame.

Jayo2011

Hi, I received this quote recently, but not sure if I'm getting a good deal. Includes installation and all the usual warrantees etc.Can someone advise please:

This is for a 7.02kw system:

18 Jinko 390W panels

Battery: 5.0 KW Huawei Luna2000-5-S0

Inverter:SUN2000-6KTL-L1 (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

My energy Eddi diverter

Price 15,750 before grant or 12,750 after grant

MAULBROOK

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118534979#Comment_118534979

Thats too much. It so can be bettered.

AGC22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118534979#Comment_118534979

I got a few quotes for similar system specs, (e.g. 7.2kw panels, 6kw Hybrid Inverter, 5kw battery). Three quotes were between €10,100 and €10,575 after grant.

Jayo2011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118534996#Comment_118534996

Approx how much should I pay for system this size? It's am easy east/west install with handy access on a bungalow so no scaffolding required. I've so far received 2 quotes in and around this this price. Should I be haggling, or do these solar guys typically haggle?

Working out the price of one of their panels including installation, works out at over 400 euro, when I've seen them at almost 1/3 of this price online.

Jayo2011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118535042#Comment_118535042

They include a diverter for hot water worth approx 600-700 euro over your system quotes. Do you think they should be shaving another 2k off my quotes or push for extra panels to be included?

DrPhilG

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118534979#Comment_118534979

Shouldn't be paying more than €10-10.5k for that.

Jayo2011

Any advice on solar optimizers anyone?

I'm told in quotes that a solar optimizer on each side of the roof prevents shading issue. My gripe with this is if i have say 10 panels on west side of roof each generating say 200w of electricity each. Then if my chimney partially shades one of my panels by 50%, so it is only generating 100w of electricity, that means every other panel in array operating off that optimizer can then only generate 100w of energy each while the shaded panel remains shaded. Does it not therefore make more sense to add individual optimizers to each panel so they can generate independently? Even a single small stubborn cloud can cause enough shading cause a significant reduction in generation to a solar array

I've been quoted anything between 20-60 euro for optimizers, with one installer stating they would possibly include the optimizers for free on a larger 7kw system.

Any advice on optimizers/mini inverters please

Jayo2011

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118535221#Comment_118535221

Thanks. is that before or after the 3k grant

AGC22

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118535219#Comment_118535219

Yeah my quotes were without the water diverter. However that should only be 400-500 extra. Yes I think 2k over priced.

DrPhilG

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118535326#Comment_118535326

After

poker--addict

Rec panel 360w

longi 365w

solarwat 370w.

rec most expensive. I assume they are all the same ultimately? With a shorter warranty on cheaper ones?

I'm inclined to go for biggest W, unless there’s some reason to avoid certain panel?

MAULBROOK

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118536984#Comment_118536984

How about Qcell 390w

The devils

The ones I happen to purchase Jinko 350w

Efficiency 20.1

30 year efficiency

25 year manufacturers warranty

The devils

Just picked my zappi v2 tethered

€650 all in.

Are they hard to setup ? Maybe I'll you tube it 👍

Going to replace it for my Garo the weekend 🤞☀️

championc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118537185#Comment_118537185

Very easy. Just run it into it's own MCB. Current regulations now state that it should hang off an AC disconnect. You might need CT Clamps too, but these are simple two wire connections

championc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118535290#Comment_118535290

The first thing is that shading of an amount as small as a tennis ball can kill the output.

Secondly, if only 200w dropped to 100w. 200w is more likely to drop to 20w.

Search YouTube for videos on Tigo optimizers and you should find some explaining them clearly