Domestic Solar PV Quotes 2020

Mike Ehrmantraut · 09-11-2021 2:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118134040#Comment_118134040

Practically identical to our usage and situation. Have sent you a pm

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 2:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118140619#Comment_118140619

I have a feeling after you get it in you will start thinking hum maybe I will put panels on the east and west. Don't worry we all do it, its a power thing.

It starts with small and takes over. You are amongst friends here.

cuculainn · 09-11-2021 4:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118124434#Comment_118124434

Hi championc

are those prices after the grant has been applied?

sorry if this has been asked before!

cuculainn · 09-11-2021 5:04pm

Ok, one last question for now.

I am still not sure if i am eligible for the grant.

on the SEAI application form it says houses built in 2011 or before (per MPRN ESB was connected in 2011) does that mean i am eligible?

I rang SEAI and they were absolutely useless. they told me it had to be before 2006!! then when in said what the form said they said oh yeah before 2011, but thats not what the form says!!

i could just stick in the application i suppose but i dont want the clock ticking on the application till i have narrowed down the options

AndyBoBandy · 09-11-2021 5:15pm

How do they get from the attic to the circuit board?

They don't - They will go from the attic down externally to your external meter box

cuculainn · 09-11-2021 5:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142054#Comment_118142054

Oh really? I did not know that.......thank you

yankinlk · 09-11-2021 5:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142007#Comment_118142007

Put in the grant app. It's very quick decision you should have an answer back very fast (at least if its approved)

mustang68 · 09-11-2021 6:14pm

ok, got one quote in, appreciate your advice

4 panels south, 4 east, giving 3.16KWh - eddi hot water diverter (250l tank already installed), smart meter, associated wiring, no battery = €7.9k(I have to sort out the grant myself, so about €6k.

They said we only need to one inverter, is that true given we have panels south and panels west?

Thoughts?

(I could could add four west, but it's facing the street and at that stage I'd be looking at a battery to, so it would add to the cost)

DrPhilG · 09-11-2021 6:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142367#Comment_118142367

1 - ditch the East and go for West instead.

2 - tell that installer to go jump. Get someone who will sort the grant out for you and who also won't rip you off (which that quote is doing).

idc · 09-11-2021 6:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142054#Comment_118142054

I expect this is entirely up to the installer and location of panels and consumer unit/inverter. In my setup panels on front come in 2nd story roof down conduit in office to inverter and then down into single side extension roof and through wall at back of consumer box. The panels on extension power cable goes back up same conduit to inverter.

My setup doesn't go anywhere near the meter box which is on the far side of the extension no where near inverter or panels on my main roof

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 6:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142367#Comment_118142367

I second what Dr Phil says. For that money they should be doing the paper work.

But i would ad the west as well but that might require optimizers on the east side. With this option you will get a higher grant add a small battery and you will get the full grant of €3000.

Make sure the BER is included

One inverter will work out fine

SouthWesterly · 09-11-2021 6:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142367#Comment_118142367

Ditch the quote. The SAAS provider can do an 8 panel system 2.9kw for 3600. Get an extra panel for 400 max off him and you get 3.2 for 4k. Get the diverter separately.

KCross · 09-11-2021 6:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142007#Comment_118142007

The date they look for is the date that ESB made the house live. That date has to be before 1 Jan 2011. So, by their own rules you are not eligible.

You would be hoping that they would miss that when reviewing your application at drawdown stage. You could well have paid the contractor and SEAI could reject your application at that point.

Markus Antonius · 09-11-2021 6:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142234#Comment_118142234

Are you tied to the company who's quote you submit for the grant application? I can't see myself getting this done before christmas and Eamon Ryan is putting his reputation? on the line for getting the feed-in tariff implemented in January.

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 6:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142580#Comment_118142580

Eamon Ryans reputation is shot to bits. I would call him a clown but even clowns know what they are doing.

Have you got any quotes and timeline yet.

bullit_dodger · 09-11-2021 7:24pm

Seem to remember reading that once your approved.... you have 9 months to get it in.

tdo · 09-11-2021 7:58pm

Hi

I was wondering if anyone had knowledge of / recommendation for a PV installer for a green sedum roof on a house. I have an extensive flat south facing fibreglass roof that is overlaid with sedum, and people I've talked to said the two (Sedum and PV) co-exist really well...but no one seems to have done it! Ballast based panels that I have been recommended by one supplier are too close to the sedum layer and would not allow light/water penetrate. I'd like the existing sedum to continue to thrive if possible.

I've been recommended on another group a transparent PV. But that seems overkill - my green roof supplier says that there are ballast based mounts designed for sedum roofs, generally same cost as normal ballast mounts...but no one I can find (thus far) has done this. Any assistance or pointers welcome.

Billydoc · 09-11-2021 8:38pm

Got a quote today. I can’t get the grant. 16 panals 5.4kwp system. Solis 5k inverter. No eddi and no battery. €9000. Thoughts?

loopymum · 09-11-2021 8:41pm

Do you have to change your meter if you install pv? I have this meter

cuculainn · 09-11-2021 8:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142746#Comment_118142746

one installer mentioned 7 months to me

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 8:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143099#Comment_118143099

Only if its going backwards. ESB networks will replace it. By the way its not your problem if it dose go backwards. Try and avoid the smart meters, sxit rates on them.

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 8:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143077#Comment_118143077

Can be bettered me thinks where are ya. Was the no eddi and no battery by choice?

bullit_dodger · 09-11-2021 8:47pm

LOL - we're both wrong!

How To Apply For An SEAI Grant | Home Energy Grants | SEAI

Step 5: Get the works done

You have eight months from the date of the grant offer to complete the works on your home and return the paperwork. You can find the expiry date in your offer letter. Within this time you will need to:

The important thing is that you have a substantial period of time from when you get approved to having it installed.

bullit_dodger · 09-11-2021 8:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143099#Comment_118143099

PV itself will work quite happily with that meter. In fact, if it's one of the super (super) old ones, it will actually run in reverse if you are exporting. It wasn't the original intent of course, but that's the way they worked.

Course with the forthcoming Feed-in-tariffs, you'll need a smart meter to take advantage of the small benefit, and sooner or later we'll all get one.... but you won't have to swap out the meter in the short term anyway.

graememk · 09-11-2021 9:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143099#Comment_118143099

it has this ratchet on it, it doesnt go back

Pique · 09-11-2021 9:55pm

Got my first quote today in writing.

16x380w 6.07kW JA Solar

5kW Pure Drive battery

6 KW hybrid solis inverter

Eddi HW diverter

Wifi adapter

Isolater switch

€11900

Going on the basis of €1k per kWp and €1k per 2.5kWh battery, I would be expecting €8k (plus 3k grant) totalling €11k for the 6kWp array. So is this €1k too expensive or is that still a decent price?

I have another verbal quote for approx €8k for the same setup so I'm presuming it's near enough accurate.

Tuttlinghorn · 09-11-2021 10:18pm

I'm getting close(r) to choosing a provider but wondering if the 'ENNISKILLEN' provider that people have recommended have any visible reviews / referrals on the interweb ?

I cannot see anything for them on google , one (!) review on Yell

so the only recommendation has been from boardsies - which is great, but seems odd i cannot see them elsewhere

so far their prices are v keen, but since it is a fair few shekkels I would like to see a track record of positive reviews for them

thanks

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 10:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143525#Comment_118143525

positive reviews for them, nothing but positive reviews for them here. Never herd a bad word about them.

MAULBROOK · 09-11-2021 10:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143422#Comment_118143422

is the €11900 before or after grant. before its pretty good, after its ****

DrPhilG · 09-11-2021 11:11pm

I used the EnnisKillen Boys after 2 recommendations here. I'd say there's quite a lot of people here who have used them since because they're one of 2 companies who seem to regularly have prices quoted that are very competitive.

Pique · 09-11-2021 11:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143649#Comment_118143649

Oh it's before grants. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.

Tuttlinghorn · 10-11-2021 12:03am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143792#Comment_118143792

Thanks DrPhil. Knowing there’s a few people here who have used them, I’m surprised not to be able to find any online reviews

bullit_dodger · 10-11-2021 12:22am

I've PM'd you another one to try also Tuttlinghorn. Just got my own one installed recently (within the last 2 weeks) very happy with it.

DrPhilG · 10-11-2021 12:31am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143992#Comment_118143992

They don't have much of an online presence, just a basic website. I'd say the more snazzy well advertised ones would probably ask you to give reviews afterwards, to build up a reputation. The EnnisKillen lads don't even have a Facebook page.

Markus Antonius · 10-11-2021 1:20am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118142615#Comment_118142615

I got 2 quotes and a man coming tomorrow from a third company to view the house. Here's one I have to hand:

16 x 380W Q-Cells Solar PV Panels (6.08kW)
1 x 6kW Ginlong Solis 4G Inverter
1 x PV Protect Isolation Switch
All Required Cable & Breakers
Full Installation & Commissioning of System

= €7,094 inc. VAT

We would get you the €1,800 grant for that so total cost to you would be €5,294.

bullit_dodger · 10-11-2021 1:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118144220#Comment_118144220

That's a pretty good quote, one that I think will be hard to beat. No battery?

Markus Antonius · 10-11-2021 1:39am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118144253#Comment_118144253

No battery

bullit_dodger · 10-11-2021 1:42am

Sorry, I should have been clearer there. As in you don't want a battery? Unless you have an EV a lot of your production esp in the summer months will be going to waste, or getting paid for by (most likely) a small FIT. Still, good quote there I think.

Markus Antonius · 10-11-2021 1:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118144264#Comment_118144264

Sorry yes, I asked for the quote without battery as that seems to be where a lot of the markup or 'room for profit' appears to be. I was under the impression at the time of asking for the quote that the FIT would be slightly higher than the miserable amount it will likely be.

Good thing is that they can be retrofitted no problem should I decide to get a battery later.

bullit_dodger · 10-11-2021 1:49am

True - although you will need to make sure that you get a hybrid inverter to future proof yourself if you plan on adding a battery later. I'll also PM you the guys that I used - few niggles with a dodgy breaker during the install (which tbf could happen with any installer) but very happy with the service and price they delivered.

bullit_dodger · 10-11-2021 1:50am

Opps, appears I cant message you as your private. Drop me a PM and I'll send on.

DrPhilG · 10-11-2021 9:07am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118144220#Comment_118144220

That's a very competitive quote. But as @bullit_dodger says, if you're thinking of adding a battery later you'll need to install a hybrid inverter now, or you'll need to add a second inverter down the line.

You're right that a lot of installers bump the money on the battery, but now that you have a base price, go back to them and ask about specific changes.

1 - how much to change to a hybrid inverter?

2 - (after establishing the answer to 1) how much to add a single battery after the additional grant.

That way you can see clearly if they're being reasonable with the extra costs.

If you do add a battery later, can you claim the grant separately? I'm not sure.

Billydoc · 10-11-2021 9:30am

Hi,

looking for reasonably companies that covers the north west of the country, have one quote so far. Wouldn’t mind comparing with other.

rx8 · 10-11-2021 9:35am

PM Sent.

Mike Ehrmantraut · 10-11-2021 12:00pm

Pulled the trigger and applied for the grant this morning. In the end went for a 3.2kw system, €3,200 after grant with a company in Cork.

Have had so many quotes, and that’s easily been the most competitive I could find.

I’ve had so many quotes, one that went up as far as €14,000, and have been told I’d save up to €1000, per year, which would be difficult as it’s more than my electric bill comes to.

So, my only advice is shop around, Had tried the Enniskillen lads, and they were informative, but the best quote they offered was €7500 after grant for 4kw with battery. If it had been €1,000 less I’d probably have been tempted, but our usage is on the low side and wasn’t convinced the battery system was justified for us, our usage is roughly 2900kwh per year the last 2 years.

Excited to have got the ball rolling, and I’m glad that I stumbled across this page, it’s been really informative and thanks to the lads who sent pm’s