Solar panels….?

[Gillstay]

Isn't that the biggest issue, it's like the Wild West out there at the moment, all the double glazing salesmen seems to have jumped onto the Solar bandwagon.

I really want to do the installation myself, apart from maybe the last connection back to the grid, which as usual is shrouded in the terminology, has to be a competent person, but as usual there is no definition of what constitutes a competent person, the Installers out there will try to convince you that you have to have qualifications, but I don't think that is quite correct, however your provider may insist they are.

We visited the Centre for alternative Tech before we decided what to do and found it very useful, but it did take a bit of looking.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Got an 'Energy report' says we need 12x Panels, 5kW Hybrid inverter & 10kWh battery

 

[Chislenko]

Got an 'Energy report' says we need 12x Panels, 5kW Hybrid inverter & 10kWh battery

What does that add up to money wise if you don't mind sharing.

 

[CXRAndy]

Educated guess £14K

 

[Deleted member 26715]

What does that add up to money wise if you don't mind sharing.

Don't know, I had a guy come round last night & promised me an email quote last night, still waiting for it to arrive, then I have 2 more guys coming on Thursday, once they've given me numbers I'll happily share them with you/all.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

What does that add up to money wise if you don't mind sharing.

New email just come in from the firm, they appear to be like a broker

Kit:
12 x Tier 1 Panels
5kw GivEnergy inverter
2 x 5.2kw GivEnergy Batteries - £11,495

OR
9.5kw 1 x GivEnergy Battery - £10,995

Edit:- I have access to a website to purchase the panels etc. Here is the basic kit, without all the mounting, cable, trunking,

So £3K for a warrantied installation isn't looking too bad now.

 

[jowwy]

New email just come in from the firm, they appear to be like a broker

Kit:
12 x Tier 1 Panels
5kw GivEnergy inverter
2 x 5.2kw GivEnergy Batteries - £11,495

OR
9.5kw 1 x GivEnergy Battery - £10,995

Edit:- I have access to a website to purchase the panels etc. Here is the basic kit, without all the mounting, cable, trunking,

View attachment 654520


So £3K for a warrantied installation isn't looking too bad now.

I thought vat was zero on solar products as per the last spring budget……

 

[kipster]

I thought vat was zero on solar products as per the last spring budget……

It is as a fully supplied and installed setup. That looks like a webshop for the purchase only for which vat would be applied.

 

[MrGrumpy]

New email just come in from the firm, they appear to be like a broker

Kit:
12 x Tier 1 Panels
5kw GivEnergy inverter
2 x 5.2kw GivEnergy Batteries - £11,495

OR
9.5kw 1 x GivEnergy Battery - £10,995

Edit:- I have access to a website to purchase the panels etc. Here is the basic kit, without all the mounting, cable, trunking,

View attachment 654520


So £3K for a warrantied installation isn't looking too bad now.

That’s looking not bad , however everyone’s use is different. Awaiting some initial feedback . My only concern Is this , is this like inviting double glazing salesman into your house !

 

[jowwy]

That’s looking not bad , however everyone’s use is different. Awaiting some initial feedback . My only concern Is this , is this like inviting double glazing salesman into your house !

It could be….but how else do we get to know the costs and not everyone could do it DIY

 

[MrGrumpy]

Obviously will have to bite the bullet and invite them in !

 

[Deleted member 26715]

That’s looking not bad , however everyone’s use is different. Awaiting some initial feedback . My only concern Is this , is this like inviting double glazing salesman into your house !

The guy who came yesterday was an installer not a salesman, own firm just him & an apprentice so no heavy pushing. I have 2 more coming on Thursday I suspect they maybe more sales orientated. The one I posted was all online so no real contact

It is as a fully supplied and installed setup. That looks like a webshop for the purchase only for which vat would be applied.

That's correct

 

[Gillstay]

I have seen some good cheap second hand stuff on e bay, but obviously there is a risk.

 

[MrGrumpy]

The guy who came yesterday was an installer not a salesman, own firm just him & an apprentice so no heavy pushing. I have 2 more coming on Thursday I suspect they maybe more sales orientated. The one I posted was all online so no real contact

That's correct

Contacted 3/4 companies and see what they come back with. I’d prefer to go with an indie / local supplier. However right now wanting costs and benefit ratio .

 

[MrGrumpy]

New email just come in from the firm, they appear to be like a broker

Kit:
12 x Tier 1 Panels
5kw GivEnergy inverter
2 x 5.2kw GivEnergy Batteries - £11,495

OR
9.5kw 1 x GivEnergy Battery - £10,995

Edit:- I have access to a website to purchase the panels etc. Here is the basic kit, without all the mounting, cable, trunking,

View attachment 654520


So £3K for a warrantied installation isn't looking too bad now.

Those prices with batteries all in with panels as well ? Been quoted what looks like £11.8k for 5kwh PV panels ( 340w each ) plus batteries at 9.5kwh . Solis inverter inc . For an extra £350 I could have the hot water option . Which would be no brainer possibly ?

Possibly savings of £600 a year so payback not great really if that’s the case?

Edit the 5kw system would save up to £900 a year ? Now that’s not bad .

The guy did say solar is now about saving rather than earning !?

Probably wrong time of year to be fitting as benefits will be lower to start with .