Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2024 - No PM requests - See Mod note post #1

that’s good. I was getting that without the battery 2 months ago. North west .

You should be able to get that closer to or below 10k by companies who do their own work. Try some of the ones listed on the installers sticky.

It's not allowed to mention installers names here or ask for PM's for them but there is a list of installers members have used here. https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058243236/solar-pv-boards-members-installer-information#latest

Hi, €600 for a 5.3kwh battery supplied and fitted is extremly cheap, at that price I'd go for at least 2 maybe 3, you won't regret it, always max out on as many panels and storage you can afford, inverter allowed max is 5kw, we started looking at 8 panel no battery and ended up with 16 panels and 2X 5.3kwh batterys, only one day (this week infact) since install in May have we used all battery capacity (useable) before recharge window 2-6.

Est system outputs are exactly that estimates. Ours is rated at 6.9Kw yet only on a few occasions since install did it get near to that figure, but by over panelling a system will mean that when weather is crap you may sill be able to generate some power for home, batts or FIT.

Edit your battery is coming in at €2200.

Guys, this the same for anyone who is looking at FIT, make hay while you can. If you are looking for guaranteed income invest your money in cash, oh but don't forget about inflation.

Just remember that the grant is being reduced by €300 per year and FIT has already started to be reduced. Some companies are still quoting panels at €500 per panel, where they can be bought wholesale at €70 per panel.

Looking for any feedback and a couple of newbie questions. 5,700kWh usage past 12 months (maybe 30% at night) and this is recommended system.
12 x Astronergy 445W Bi-Facial ALL BLACK SFlex Tile Mounting System - split E-W with 6 panels each side of roof including optimising on one panel that needs it
1 x Livoltek 5kW Inverter
2 x Livoltek 5kW battery
1 x Projoy DC Shunt
€ 8,367 incl grant - that online tool seems to think it's a decent deal? Co Wicklow.

Questions:
1) The gist I get from another thread is there isn't much difference between brands of battery/inverter/panels - correct?
2) Is 445W per panel decent? Is that technology still advancing at a fast rate?
3) Does anyone have Livoltek and is it known to have a decent reliable app?
4) My central heating is gas and no immersion / hot water tank as it's heated direct via combi boiler - correct to say that means an "eddi" wouldn't be needed, right?
5) Plan is to put the battery etc outside the house. The rep talked about possibly needing a case for it as they're water resistant but not 100% waterproof? Is that a normal thing to do?
6) We have a basic Rolec EV charger on the house at the moment. If in future I want to upgrade that is there anything else I need to be considering with the quote? Salesperson said no but I want to be absolutely certain e.g. if I get a Zappi so that I can drip feed the car from the solar. There aren't any other key pieces I need to factor into the new setup first?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Rough price guide for a 10 panel system (4kWh) with no battery or Eddi?

Under €4k achievable?

Hi, please can I get feedback on the following quote options (all with EDDI), all after grant:

12 x 455W (5.5 kWp system) + SAJ R5 5.5kW String SP Inverter = €8,200

12 x 455W (5.5 kWp system) + Sigen 5.0kW Hybrid SP Inverter + 5kWh Battery = €11,700–

15 x 455W (6.8 kWp system) + Sigen 5.0kW Hybrid SP Inverter + 5kWh Battery = €12,700–

Good reviews but seems expensive? Due to good kit? Also we have awkward interlocking tiles.

Solar Panels

TW SOLAR (Hefei) Co. Ltd

7.830 kW Total Solar Power

18 x 435 Watt Panels (TWMNH-48HD435)

Solis S6 String inverter - 1PH DC (2.5-6kW)

5kW of Inverter Power   

SOLIS

1 x S6-GR1P5K

€8,555

Thanks very much for the confirmation! We will look for more quotes. Much appreciated.

Hi, would value your opinions on this quote please. Thanks!

22 x JA Solar 440 Watt Panels (JAM54D41-440/LB BIFACIAL GLASS)
1 x RHI-5K-48ES-5G (SOLIS) inverter
3 x Dyness BX51100 5kw batteries
1 x BER

12,600 euro after the grant

I use 9400 kwh per year if that makes any difference.

Hi All,

I could use your input on this, I’m looking at a solar system 20 panels on an e/w facing roof

option 1

20 x 440W Astroenergy panels

Weco 5.3 KW Battery

Solis 5KW inverter

unbranded car charger

Price after grant 8500

Option 2

20 Longi 435W panels

Sigenergy 5 KW inverter

Sigenergy 5KW Battery

Sigenergy Car Charger

Price after Grant 11,500

my questions is, is the sigenergy setup 3K better and why would/should I choose one over the other.

I'd love peoples thoughts on this enspically if you’re not trying to sell me something !!

Just got a quote for a 12 panel, 5.28kw system but they’re recommending a 4kw inverter saying my “clip rate” is negligible so the smaller inverter is more efficient. Anyone know what they’re talking about and what would be the better inverter size for this size system?