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

Slaacer · 27-09-2022 10:53AM

Hi got 3 quotes 2 around 10900 and one 9800.

I didn't bother with batteries as I don't think we'll produce enough to store in batteries and the technology is moving so fast atm...

10 Jinko panels 410w with HYD-ES 4000 inverter & Eddi Diverter for the hot water => 10860 (saying they provide the Eddi diverter @ 1339 for free in that quote)
11 x 395w JA Solar Panels, 3.6kw Solis Inverter, Eddi Hot Water Diverter => 9850
10 x 400w suntech UltraV panels - S6-GR1P(2.5-6)K inverter, Eddi diverter => 10950

all 3 are SEAI approved.

fitted, BER assessment and Cert and paperwork for SEAI grant.

From what I'm seeing here... not the cheapest but seems fair? Not sure which inverter would be best...

They all provide Eddi diverter so must be the most popular atm

Definitely looking for an app to see in as close to real-time the power from our panels, from the grid in and out and consumption...

intershtellar · 27-09-2022 12:49PM

Is it best to go by kw rather than number of panels seeing as there are different size and watt panels being offered etc

micks_address · 27-09-2022 01:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119670467#Comment_119670467

Eddi should be around 750 installed.. you can buy the unit around 535 euro.. you need a Harvi and CT clamp which adds about another 100 to the price

DC999 · 27-09-2022 01:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119671038#Comment_119671038

Yeah, count the kW of the panels so it's like for like. So number of panels by wattage. EG 10 x 350w (watt) panels = 3500w or 3.5kWp. The P in kWp is peak. IE max wattage that panel / system can produce in the best conditions.

But…bear in mind that IF the inverter is smaller it will limit the capacity. So if you had a 3kW inverter with 4kWp of panels, it can only ever produce 3kWh (which is kilowatt hours). And that’s fine in Ireland and some suggest to ‘overpanel’ so the panels are up to 1.5 times the size of the inverter. Installer can work out how many panels can fit on the inverter.

graememk · 27-09-2022 03:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119671149#Comment_119671149

The eddi comes with a CT, and if you can wire it back to the consumer unit you don't need a harvi either.

micks_address · 27-09-2022 03:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119671804#Comment_119671804

yes thats true..

micks_address · 27-09-2022 03:51PM

Myenergy told me you need the ct from eddi to connect harvi to meter output and another one to solar.. I'm not sure if you need a 3rd if you have a battery?

Tuttlinghorn · 27-09-2022 05:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119651865#Comment_119651865

Just bumping this to see if anyone sees anything ‘off’ here ? Or as good as I’m likely to get at present ??

Slaacer · 27-09-2022 06:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119671149#Comment_119671149

Yes thought they over inflated its price to show how a big discount lol...

championc · 27-09-2022 10:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119672041#Comment_119672041

You can only monitor the batteries of AC connected batteries.

With a Hybrid inverter, you can only monitor what comes out of the hybrid, which would be nothing as batteries are being charged, and would equal consumption as batteries being discharged.

So it is pointless to monitor Hybrid inverters with MyEnergi

SteelyDanJalapeno · 28-09-2022 12:26PM

Would love some feedback on the following quote I've gathered for a DIY install, I can get some material ex vat with work so I know it's already competitive (I hope) but just making sure it makes sense. I haven't looked into grants as its mainly DIY.

Our annual usage is 4000 - 5000 Kw, but we have been trying to keep it down as much possible this past year, so that could easily 5 - 6k

figures below are for a 6.4Kw ground install system with solis hybrid inverter, 5kw battery and an Eddi. I will be doing 90% of the work myself.

Total should be 8200 roughly, but I've added the vat inclusive price aswel to normalize it for anyone to compare

championc · 28-09-2022 07:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119675874#Comment_119675874

Go DIY on the battery and you could double the capacity for about €500 less. There's a dedicated thread

mhtc · 28-09-2022 09:23PM

Hi, I got a quote for the following with a indicating a price of €7,000 Incl. VAT (after Grant has been applied) :

- 8 Panel System 3.2kwh (400w all black Autarco panels.)

- String Inverter

- BER cert

- Fireman switch

- No battery

- No EDDI

Good/Bad?

Other info:

Current usage is roughly 4530 kWh per year. Due to Velux windows will be limited to ~ 8 Panels max. Is 8 panels considered a small system? Is it worth it if less than yearly usage?

Also, mentioned 5.8kwp system in same quote, but imagine that's a typo as 3.2kwh == 3.2kwp?

Thanks.

jkforde · 28-09-2022 09:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678273#Comment_119678273

nooooooo, very poor value, keep looking.

and regarding kwp, at least your self use will be approx. 100% 😄

you seen post#1 with consensus pricing guide?

con747 · 28-09-2022 09:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678273#Comment_119678273

Nearly twice the price of SAAS on the installers page.

mhtc · 28-09-2022 10:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678292#Comment_119678292

Thanks for the reply. Saw the pricing guide all right, wasn't sure if 8 panels is considered small or not (and so the rule of thumb may not apply). But ya, thought is was poor either way. Cheers

mhtc · 28-09-2022 10:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678293#Comment_119678293

Cheers! Hadn't considered SAAS, will take a look.

bewhiched · 28-09-2022 11:11PM

Hi received My quote this morning.

4kw system

Leapton solar

400Wx10

Solis/S5_ GR1P3.6K

Inverter 3.6Kw

Myenergy/ Eddi/5/1

South Facing roof €9500 before grant...

Love advice on this as im brand new at this.

Thank you very much

Delboy5 · 29-09-2022 10:22AM

What's the max system anyone on here has installed with SaaS?

MAULBROOK · 29-09-2022 10:55AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119678273#Comment_119678273

Brutal

Markbro1 · 29-09-2022 11:43AM

I have the lads from the north installing in November and queried swapping out the Eddi for a Zappi. I was expecting an €800 max difference between the two.

Their response - 'The deduction of the Eddi would be 350 euros and the addition of the Zappi would be 1500 euros'.

Doesn't sound very reasonable does it?

bootser · 29-09-2022 12:46PM

Just had a look at a SAS website (presume its the same one everyone is talking about) and they now have an online quote tool(or else I never noticed it before😕), so it looks like an 8 panel system(400w panels I think!) is coming in at €6595. I think thats up from recently going by others quotes, woud it be reasonable?

serox_21 · 29-09-2022 01:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119675874#Comment_119675874

Comparing for the quote I got from solartricity supplier for 12PV. this prices looks much better.

micks_address · 29-09-2022 01:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119680341#Comment_119680341

I'm tried the solar as service emails phone etc and no response

crisco10 · 29-09-2022 02:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119680776#Comment_119680776

i got a call back from them, but 6 or 7 weeks after I sent the initial Contact Us note. Had long ago made a decision in another direction. They didn't seem too upset to miss my business!

Mr Q · 29-09-2022 03:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119675874#Comment_119675874

Just on the Renusol Console be careful with the panel size. I looked to buy these before and they would not fit the panel width, max was 1015mm.

It was a fairly standard panel size I was using. But they could have changed these since then.

poker--addict · 29-09-2022 04:41PM

Installation in progress! Electrics and inverter in place, waiting for panels to complete.

Eggs For Dinner · 29-09-2022 09:18PM

10 panels

3.85 kWp System

Inverter

No battery

Eddi Hot Water Divert

BER Certificate

€9,760 net of grant.

Clueless, so all opinions appreciated

jkforde · 29-09-2022 09:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119682549#Comment_119682549

double what it should be imo, read back through the thread for opinions on previous quotes

(is the practice of quoting mad prices to deter business still going on?)

DrPhilG · 29-09-2022 10:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119680098#Comment_119680098

Well if you're getting the additional grant for the charger it's only a €600 difference.

€1500 - 600 - 350.

That said, those figures sound off. I'd give them a call. The Eddi costs over €500 just for the unit so for unit plus install they should be dropping more than €350 off the quote.

Plus €1500 is on the high end for a charger install I'd have thought.

No harm in asking.

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