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

Maulbrook would you mind sending the pm onto me.

Regards

See all them quotes?

Bin them.

If you are at 6500Kwhr / year, and planning an EV, 20 panels would sound right. I'd also quote for a 5Kwhr battery and perhaps an Eddi, although the payback reality of an Eddi is questionable.

I'll drop you an PM with two companies to call.

10 PANELS 400 KW 4KW. JA SOLAR 

5KW BATTERY PURE DRIVE 

5 KW SOLIS HYBRID INVERTER

WI FI DONGLE 

11500

9100 After grant

waiting on a few others to get back to me

12 PANELS 370 WATT 4.4 KW JA SOLAR 

5 KW PURE DRIVE BATTERY

5 KW. SOLIS HYBRID INVERTER

EDDI WATER DIVERTER.

WI FI DONGLE

PRICE 11500 EUROS GRANT 24OO EUROS APPLY TO SEAI.

TOTAL 9100 EUROS 

First problem was it ignores my spec of an EV charger and second I think that battery might be too large. Current usage is only 2.5/3kw p/a. And while that will go up with EV charging I envisage that being mainly direct during the daytime.

Also not sure what that means in terms of interface/energy management. Any feedback aprpeciated.

Would appreciate any comments from the experts on this quote. Its a renovation/new buy, i have not lived there before so i have no previous consumption to base anything on. Im going to put in an EV charger as my next car will more than likely be electric. 4 adults, 220 sq m, air to water, underfloor heating, shed/workshop.

Thanks for any comments.

16 PANELS 370 WATT 5.9 KW. JA SOLAR

5 KW SOLIS HYBRID INVERTER

5 KW.PURE DRIVE BATTERY.

EDDI WATER DIVERTER

WI FI DONGLE.

PRICE 11900 EUROS INC.VAT.

GRANT 2400 EUROS APPLY TO SEAI.

TOTAL 9500 EUROS.

I reckon the formula needs "bumping" as a result of general increases in the market over the last 6 months and the removal of the battery grant. Probably should be something similar to...

€1.1k per 1kWp in panels + €1K per 2.0kWh in battery + €500 (diverter/Eddi) = Rough price to pay. 

As for your question ... "I don't quite understand how the formula of "€1k per 1kWp in panels" transaltes to those 12 panels?"

Well, each of your panels is 370 watts (from the quote) so you have 12 panels of 370 watts each = 4440 watts = 4.44 kWp. So, then your panels part of the equation should cost.... (4.4 x €1.1K) = €4,840

Don't get too hung up on the formula folks. It's not meant as "the right amount of money to pay". It's only a guideline which you can use to get a rough approximation of the amount to pay. Where it's useful is in weeding out the "nonsense quotes". The ones there you have a quote from a supplier of say €11,500 and the formula is telling you €7,200. It's very clear then that you need to bin that quote and move on.

If for example you have a supplier who is quoting €9,000 (or something) and the formula is telling you €8,500, that's fine. It's in the ballpark and your not being ripped off. Can't stress this enough, it's not a binary thing where if your not matching the number your being ripped off.

Aside: It's also much harder to get close to the target for smaller systems, there's good reasons for that around fixed call out charges, such as it costs nearly as much to get a guy on your roof to install 1x panel as it does 10 panels, etc

Thanks for the feedback bullit_dodger. I get that the formula is only a rough guide. Also fixed cost element will mean smaller system is gonna cost a bit more, but how small is small?

If that is an old quote I would ask them for another.

I had the same quote at the start of March and today they are saying the quote is only valid for 14 days.

Also you will only receive a final quote when they get your the deposit, so im assuming that the quote could still change at that point.....

I understand that things are in state of flux with supply cost increases etc but now it seems you cant even be certain that the quotes are worth the email they are written on.

Hi Guys.

First time poster but looking at this thread and other PV solar systems for a bit.

I'm based in Kilkenny and wondering if I could get some PMs regarding reputable companies to quote. To give a bit of background we are at home most days throughout the year so can use electricity generated throughout the day. Currently 2 adults and 2 children but they will be going to college in next 6 months to 2 years so consumption will fall. No EV yet but could change in years to come. Would Solar as a Service be a good option. Looking for good price but happier to pay for quality to save in the long term.

Apologies if long post and I'm not overly tech savvy either.

Thanks in advance

Similar interest and same county as above..Could you send a PM too.

Thanks.

Hi all. We are looking to install solar PV and battery shortly and I would be very grateful if those with good experiences might be able to PM me with reputable installers and expected costs for those who work around the North Wicklow area. Thanks!

Looking for 4/5 kWh panels diverted for water and 5kw battery, interest in any views or experience on EI