Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2020

DrPhilG wrote: »

Iw as going to say PM sent, but it's the same guys that rx8 used so, "what he said".

Thanks guys for the recommendation. Are these guys good ?

rx8 wrote: »

PM Sent.

Any chance of recommendation ?

After reading through this thread and a few others on the site I think I will kickstart the process at home....Any recommendations for installers who would work in Meath would be very helpful ?

Any chance of a PM also for me. Thanks.

Hi guys,
I've got a few quotes, the usual roof mounts, isolators, install, before grant, vat included etc... No battery.

Quote 1: 4.2kwh (12 340w JA panels) + eddi = €8200
Quote 2: 2kwh (6 QCell 335w panels) + iboost = €7800

I have an EV with an ESB charger point but have been looking at changing this to a smart charger (zappi or similar)

I've a few questions if someone has time.

1. Are panels of similar efficiency & warranty the same i.e. JA & Q cell, China V Germany I think.
2. Eddi or iboost (& does iboost have a linkable eV charger).
3. Do people recommend a self install to keep price down so pay back is much quicker. Grant doesn't bother me.

Cheers.

Folks, been reading this thread for the past couple of days, the amount of advice and information is brilliant. Looking for a few pointers. I currently have a 5 panel 1.25kW with a Mastervolt inverter which was installed in 2014 on a new build, the house is A3 rated with a heat pump as the only source for heating and hot water. I have a south facing roof which on my rough estimation could take 18 panels in total easily with no shadowing. I have my first EV arriving in September, Zappi charger been installed in the next couple of weeks. I have a quote (my first) from the EV charger people for a 10 panel 3.2kW with a Solis 2.5 kWp inverter for €5,995 with €600 allowance for existing system. My first question is why would I remove what I already have and cost €3,000 originally for €600 allowance, surely the best approach would be to add a 2nd array or am I missing something here. My main reason for the upgrade is not purely the cost savings that will eventually occur but also to do the right thing from a environmental standpoint.

fourthoffice wrote: »

Folks, been reading this thread for the past couple of days, the amount of advice and information is brilliant. Looking for a few pointers. I currently have a 5 panel 1.25kW with a Mastervolt inverter which was installed in 2014 on a new build, the house is A3 rated with a heat pump as the only source for heating and hot water. I have a south facing roof which on my rough estimation could take 18 panels in total easily with no shadowing. I have my first EV arriving in September, Zappi charger been installed in the next couple of weeks. I have a quote (my first) from the EV charger people for a 10 panel 3.2kW with a Solis 2.5 kWp inverter for €5,995 with €600 allowance for existing system. My first question is why would I remove what I already have and cost €3,000 originally for €600 allowance, surely the best approach would be to add a 2nd array or am I missing something here. My main reason for the upgrade is not purely the cost savings that will eventually occur but also to do the right thing from a environmefntal standpoint.

So those panels are 250w each. Are the standard 1.7m x 1m size ? If so, for 600, you could buy 5x new 300w panels. You could buy a new 5kw inverter and partially fund it by selling the 250w panels privately.

You could swap that lot over yourself. You could then just get a roofer or non-registered instsller to install an extra batch of panels up to the max permissable by the inverters spec.

rx8 wrote: »

Pm sent

Hi, could I get a recommendation too please? Thanks!

zale wrote: »

Hi guys, Ive got a few quotes now & more coming but I'm also very interested in self build. Can anyone suggest or pm sites/companies that sell solar pv systems/mounts without the install.
Thx

midsummer.ie and solartricity.ie are both good and we'll stocked

Mounts cabling and bits could be a grand at most, and then you simply have the inverter and the panels.

The only thing with a self build is that you need to send in an NC6 Form to ESB Networks, and this must have an electricians name on it. But this electrician does NOT have to be SEAI certified

tech wrote: »

just wondering could you use an APC UPS 2000 battery to store power created?

That would be an off grid type unit and is designed to discharge when the mains power is lost, so would not discharge when the mains is still operational

tech wrote: »

but if you removed he battery form the unit, could you some how to connect it up to divert power to it?

Storing the power is what it does. The problem is for discharging that power. So while you could plug any number of appliances into it, and it be drawing off power, it will be charging as it discharges, and will likely use about 20% extra power in this process.

You could micro-manage it by having a timed switch on the feed, to turn it on during night rate or during good solar and turning it off during peak rate time, but that would be crazy carry on.

E30M3 wrote: »

Installed this week

16 350w LONGI panels, four west facing and 12 East facing (Solar Thermal on south facing already for the last 14 years).

5KW Solis Hybrid Inverter

2 2.4 KWH Pylontech batteries

Solic 200 Water Diverter

Above on a natural Slate 2 storey roof. Install took 2 full days with 3 men.

South East Area

Additional 5 year warranty on Diverter.

7,300 after grant.

Can you tell me where you got this quote please,
I got a quote of nearly 10k for 14 panels with diverter on slate roof after grant.

I'd be amazed if anyone on here will keep panels longer than 10 years. Mine are all 300's. If I could get 400's for the same size as current 300's, I'd be chomping at the bit to swap them out. I'd say that the 400's in the same size of my current 300's will be available within 5 years