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

What you generally see is that those who are offered extra panels at around 200/250 will still pay more EUR per kw installed than you with an extra panel for 400eur

Hi all, haven't engaged on this forum before. Started looking into solar a few months ago. I've gotten 2 very different quotes over the last week for a 7.2kwp system:

Quote 1:

Size 7.2 kW

Panel Leapton 400w

Inverter Solis hybrid 6 kW

Cost 8,700 after grant - Dyness 5.1 kWbattery is an additional 3.500

Quote 2:

Size 7.2 kW

Panel Sunpower 400w

Inverter Huawei 5 kw

Cost: 13,500 - Huawei battery another 5,500!

Tempted to go with the first one, significantly better than other quotes i have received and the company seems reputable.

Quote 1 all the way. Good job in getting that. Site inspection and haggle.

That's it!

Plus fitters are struggling sourcing panels at the moment......

Got the exact same spec as your no.1 yesterday, but €560 more.

Requested 5 quotes, only one back so far. Good to know I am not far off at quote 1.

What sort of lead time do you mind me asking?

We are thinking of installing solar panels, have got quotes, prices are very high. Located in West of Ireland.

Anyone any feedback on huawei V solis inverter brand, huawei battery V weco battery. Is it normal to pay 50% deposit up front?

can someone forward contact details for Enniskillen lads

Option 1: 20 * longi 410w panels totalling 8.2kWp; 1 * huawei 6kw inverter; 5kw huawei battery; cost - €18300 excluding SEAI grant.

Option 2: 20 * longi 410w panels totalling 8.2kWP; 1 * solis 6kw inverter; 5.3kw Weco battery; Cost €16,800 excluding SEAI grant.

Option 3: 22 * jinko 415w panels totalling 9.13kw; 1 * huawei 6kw inverter; 5kw huawei battery; cost €19200 excluding SEAI Grant.

would appreciate any feedback

Had the same experience with our supplier. Got an extra two panels it cost €350 each fitted. Retail at the time was €200 on midsummer but there was no budging them. Was pissed I didn’t just go bigger at the start but was learning from here at the time…..and still learning. Saving the planet isn’t cheap.

Hi everyone. Thanks for excellent information on here. Am wondering if anyone has got good quotes for bigger than average systems, now that the limit is gone

I use 25kWh per day / 9,000kWh per year so about double average, due to heat pump and EV. This will rise soon.

I understand from reading here that a 6kW inverter is the max you can put into a single phase home? And about 9kW of panels. The EU calculator tells me that would give around 8,500kWh per year. I have space for more panels but am I correct in saying there is no point as the inverter can't handle more than that? Or is there any way around it...

You have at least two options that I am aware of if you want to connect over 6kW. You can apply via the NC7 form which allows up to 17kVa in single phase; this would be dependent on a site survey from ESB networks; and there is also an application fee of 977 euro and it’s only open in batches of 500 so you have to be paying attention. I have personally used this to connect a 10kVa inverter so I know how the process works in detail. I was one of the first people to apply (right place at right time). If you only have a 12kVa standard service you might also need to upgrade that to a 16kVa enhanced connection to have a better chance of getting something bigger approved.

The other option is that you can install an export limiting device that will prevent you from exporting more than a set limit (say 6kVA) while still allowing you to have a bigger inverter. Not sure how you apply for this but i believe it is an option as I know a business locally that has this implementation.

Here is where I am with the cost of the system I am installing at home right now:

Size 8.4 kW (20 Panels)

Panel: 20 x Jinko Solar 420W Tiger Neo N-type 54Cell AB

Inverter: 1 x Huawei SUN2000L 6KTL-L1

Mounting: Ground Mount (Ground Works Needed)

Battery: Huawei LUNA2000 (10kWh)

Backup Power: Huawei single phase Backup Box

Cost: 14000 (16500 - 2400 Grant)

anyone starting to see domestic new builds slowing down/ stopping due to rising prices ?

Comparing current quotes for Solar vs what they were about a year back, and thinking that maybe we are heading for a construction slowdown - I am wondering if we will see prices for installations getting a bit more reasonable in the near future .. ?

i see a lot of new builds around where we are in estates and they have 4 or 5 max panels on the roof.. i know its better than nothing but surely be more cost effective to add more during the building process? sorry if off topic

Hey, I know you're hesitating even saying it but it's different for everyone. I feel it's of benefit still. Once people side-step the gougers. The best time to plant a tree is 10 years ago, the next be time is today. Similar here? Energy prices are only going one way, IMO.

Why do we focus on the ROI / payback on solar? That would be laughable if we told someone there was a ‘payback’ on anything else we own. So from the house down to what’s in it, or imagine an ROI on a car. They are costs you can’t recover (bar if you sold a house for more than you paid, including costs to update it and mortgage fees).

Say you hit 1euro a unit for power, or more, is it more viable then? That’s not as mad as it sounds. Community Power are 70c (and I applaud what they are trying to do for micro generation but too expensive for me to support). Flogas are 52c…

Secondly, there’s not just the cost aspect. I get a huge amount of comfort that our family are doing the little we can for a cleaner world. So EV and solar. That ‘subtracts’ a lot of climate anxiety from our family.

Sure, I paid more than people did 6-12 months before me as demand is huge now and labour has gone up. The whole world wants solar, not just little Ireland. So stock is hard to get. Shipping prices globally are rising… But I paid less for the kit than others who bought many years ago as the kit cost has dropped hugely. 

Our small setup (5kWp) is largely covering the power for the house and EV. It's helping heat the house with electric rads so means gas hasn't been turned on yet. FIT is a very healthy ~15c. If anything, we're gonna add more at home