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

Wow. You got a decent price on that compared to now

The cost of Huawei equipment is expensive, you can get the equivalent set up with as good a quality components for a hell of a lot less, thousands less.

I went on the site earlier and couldn't believe the increases they have put on for the 2 systems they offer. I'm glad I didn't go with them after months of chasing them last year with no communication if that's the road they are taking now. No reason for that much of an increase apart from gouging while everyone is in the sh1t with electricity costs.

Is the Huawei stuff better? And in what way? Last longer, better output and under what conditions.... I have 2 Huawei invertors and don’t see any output gain on my E/W split compared to others here. Ok, one string only has 3 panels, another only has 4 (have 4 small roofs). And bit I read says that having less panels drags the inverter efficiency down - meaning those 2 stings won't have great output). But would be the same with any invertor as that's all the roof allows.

It's rated for outdoors (mine are outside) but that's a nice to have instead of being in a hot attic in summer (others have fans pointed at theirs as works in the attic).

I got Huawei inverter as it was all they could get at the time (no stock of usual Fronius ones they used).

Ok, it’s hybrid so I can get a battery. But you’re locked into only 2 types of battery (Huawei and LG Luna) and they are high-voltage DC and way more expensive than likes of the (low voltage) pylontech ones. From bit I read, the high-voltage DC battery has less losses. So maybe this 2nd Q is is there much efficiency gain from a high-voltage DC battery V a low one.

Long time no post on boards.

This is a cautionary post for those choosing an installer.

I had a PV system installed during the summer, and I'm deeply regretting using the company that did the install.

The company is based in Newry and isn't on the installer list for the SEAI grant, but the parent company is and that's what is used to apply for the grant. The parent company is an electrical contractor and is two names... Mxxxx & Mxxxx. The same address and directors as the PV company.

I never asked this company for a quote, but the (now "retired") salesman from a well regarded installer came to my house for a site inspection. I had received a quote from Enniskillen and this site visit was arranged by the salesman following that. I have learned since that the salesman parted ways with the Enniskillen company after a fall-out. I accept full responsibility for a lack of care when I signed up for the install with this new company.

My roof has been butchered. A competent roofer has said that it is now dangerous, with many unsecured slates. The panels will need to be removed to facilitate repair work. There is also damage to a Velux roof window, causing internal water damage. Legal proceedings are underway.

PM me for company details. I will respond to as many as I can. I don't use Boards much these days.

Currently using 10,500kwh a year and only 2 of us in the house. With children that will increase. And planning to get an ev.

The house is an air to water heat pump with mhvr system

No, I'd expect that about 6000k plus price of eddie at 500 (i paid 460 last month)

So about 6500 after grant

5KW Battery 2500 on top of that if you need it

Has anyone had any issues with install system on slate roof and potential leak issues?

Not so far Mickey

I've gotten a couple of quotes in for a 6kwp system with no battery. Sent out a good few quote request so hoping on a couple more quotes but the 1st one seems reasonable.

1st one is €9800 (so €7400 after grant) 16x 375w Bisol panels, Sofar 6kw inverter.

2nd is €11600 (so €9200 after grant) 15 panels and 6kw inverter.

I also got a quote from Solar as a Service company (after months of trying!)

11 panels (4.4kwp) for €59.50/month for 120 months or 7 panels (2.8kwp) for €37.50/month for 120 months. The grant is included in price.

hi folks,

when installing a split array (front + back of roof) would this be an additional cost? especially considering they would need scaffolding for front and separate for back.

I have a quote thats high for the formula provided, but they said its because of above (split roof and double scaffolding)

for a 12 panel system, 6 front, 6 back - total is 4.98kw

Run away from that bull shxt. Better quotes can be gotten without the pressure sell.

I'd argue it's 3500 to 4000 over priced, unless we deem the extra value of Huawei is worth that. Which, I don't think any brand will out perform another that much kw for kw

Hey - Just got the following quote:

System size: 4.8KWp

Leapton Tier 1 Panels 12x400W

Solis Inverter: (included)

Wireless monitoring + extra monitoring capability: (included)

Warranties - 25 years for both performance and panel, up to 10 years on inverter and battery.

Whole system Workmanship warranty - 5 years.

System cost (without battery): €9385 (VAT included)

Less solar grant: -€2400 for panels

System cost after grant (without battery): €6985 (VAT included)

lead time is currently 12-14 weeks.

Any thoughts - or should I keep looking? Any recommendations of suppliers in the Dublin area?