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

Same as this, anyone have recommendations for Clare/Limerick area

Smaller system tend to be harder to meet the "rule of thumb" with respect to quotes. The reason for that is simple enough when you think about it. It costs a fixes amount mostly for 2x guys to drive out to you gaff to install 6 (or 14) panels on the roof. So you are more likely to get a better quote on a larger system than a small one as the fixed costs are the same and your money is going on the equipment.

Have you looked at "solar as a service"? Historically they've been pretty good at the smaller installations in terms of cost - albeit I saw one of the regulars mention that the prices had gone up a little recently.

Hi, looking for a steer on what I should be looking for.

currently use about 40kWh per day on average. 2 electric cars and an air source heat pump.

Ive no idea really what I should look at. Budget is €15k, don’t qualify for grant.

Think I need a battery for the house, usually during winter the heat pump doesn’t run during the day and only at night when the temp drops.

Maybe a hybrid charger so I can charge cars during the day if they are home.

Thoughts and advice welcome.

Yeah I have a quote from them and in fairness they are the only ones coming near the outlined rule of thumb costs. I just found the level of detail in terms of what were getting for your money very poor with no information on panels, inverter etc. I get the economy of scale principle so will see what other quotes can get

Wondering if should stall the search for a company and wait for the new deep retrofitting scheme grants which, even if they bump up the prices, should work out cheaper? Was quoted 26k by a company a few weeks ago for full retrofit.Even if that goes upto 30k, still get the whole lot done for 15k. Whereas solar panels on their own will cost 7k( based on quotes have gotten to date). Gas boiler needs replacing anyway so may as well get heat pump)

DIY battery Powerwalls so :)

Done deal

Maul - On it since yesterday :) cheers

There's a for sale section in the EV forum. Also if you're on Facebook the Irish EV Owners Buy & Sell page.

The Enniskillen guy has quoted 7900, that's the cheapest from 5 quotes so far.

The house is 2 bed so retrofit quote was for 4kw panels,5kw battery, heat pump , 4 new rads, replace 2 windows and new front door. We had attic insulated and cavity walls pumped years ago. It's not that good really.

Will they settle though or stay high. I totally get that prices will increase, but currently only my getting 1/3 of cost grant whereas could be 50%. Do you reckon prices will increase so the increased grant will balance out.. Hmm, probably will. Tbh I've a crazy week this week with health appointments and my partner is trying to set up a new business so won't be signing up to any quote by time battery grant is gone.Dont want to rush into anything to save 600 on the battery.

They didn't give much notice did they Or was this flagged and I missed it?

AFAIK you can get grant approved before the 15th which gives you 8 months leeway before the grant install timeframe runs out to get the system installed so you don't loose out on the €600 reduction. The grant takes minutes to apply for so would be worth it for some to just get approval now and put a hold on the install for a month or so. Stand ready to be corrected though!

Separate as far as I can see.

That's my understand also (and my hope). Though you have to specify your chosen installer on your grant application. If you change the installer you will have to cancel the approved application and reapply (cannot have two concurrent applications).