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

Use this calculator as a general guide. http://davidhunt.ie/solar/

In reading above, It would appear that some commentators are looking at the retail cost for providing the hardware only and then are in shock when a company add anything on top of that.

There are so many overheads in solar installs which include:

Labour - good luck finding roof installers and when you do, factor in pay, PRSI, pension, etc... it is expensive. Good luck finding an electrician on the SEAI list and when you do be prepared to pay them 80k.

Cost of Van + running costs, ain't cheap....

Public liability insurance, factor in working from height, premiums explode once this is mentioned.

Doing it right involves scaffold, ropes, training, how many installers do you see doing this? This all costs a lot of money... You do know that if someone falls off your roof, you are liable!

Also a house has to be at a certain electrical standard before it is suitable for solar. Then there are all the SAFE regs and SEAI requirements.

Then there is getting jobs, surveys, etc... all costs money. Also warranties and callouts post installation need to be considered and added to operating costs.

And then, shocker, a company would like to make a profit for all the work involved!

In reference to the quote for 9.5k above, there is no context to the state of the existing electrical situation, is it up to code, consumer unit, tails etc? On the electrical front, outside of the solar hardware, just as an indication 9f additional costs, there are requirements for fireman switch, 4mm and 6mm insulated cable, trunking, RCDs, power meter, isolators etc... just to buy this hardware would cost between 300-500 depending on length of run. Then you have to get someone to install it all and certify it!

The calculator from David Hunt does not factor any of above in, people need to get real here!! Doing business in Ireland is very expensive.

To note I have no affiliation with any solar company, I am looking at getting it installed in my house and have done the research as to what it actually costs. My checklist includes, high-end hardware, reputable company, this means, will they do a safe job, scaffold, public liability insurance, ensure my existing electrics are up to code and are they likely to be around in a couple of years. To get someone like this and a job done to my standards costs money!

I am not making excuses, just pointing out the cost of doing business in Ireland, as I operate in a different business with significant overheads. that cost has to be passed on, in order to make a profit. I agree some companies are completely taking the p*ss, buyer beware so do your research!!

We are experiencing a gold rush in Ireland regarding solar at present. From my research and calling around for the best part of a year there are a lot of cowboys out there giving reputable companies a bad name.

In regard your question above, don't know specifics but that would seem like price gouging for the 10k or cutting corners for the 7k or a combination of both.

For example I got quoted 2k for a mounting rack and 500 for a mounting rack, thought I was being gouged. When I looked into it, they were different racks, one bring the premium SL Rack brand, hence the price differential.

From talking to some companies I do get a sense of gouging as I have gained a lot of knowledge over the past year.

In my opinion it is misleading considering the cost of doing business in Ireland, for example an electrican will cost 80k+ now.

In fairness David does point out "Note: Guide price only for standard installs.Does not include groundworks or extras like optimisers, etc"

What hardware are you talking about, be specific, list it all out, including all additional equipment required. I use midsummer.ie.

From my research panels have not dropped 60 in last year.

I will agree that there are a lot.of individuals and companies out there who are using the grant and 0 VAT rate as additional profit, which is wrong.

I am not defending anyone here, there are gougers out there, for which we all have no time for. I am merely pointing out the high cost of doing business in Ireland, especially when you have height and electricity in the mix!!

I found this website good, before I educated myself on the whole process!

https://www.solarcompare.ie/

82 + vat

I paid 94 + vat for them mid October.

Its a joke that the 0% vat is'nt available for everyone.

im not sure what point you are making, most people with PHDs are academics or academically inclined, they dont tend to be the highest paid people around.

There are many electricians making 90+ wage.

one of the company I got qoute from told me that grants are going down next year and I should apply for SEI grant before 15 Dec?

There are electricians making alot more then 80k and they are only employees.

Solar companies are making obscene profits. Another few years and more companies will start up wanting their share of the pie and prices will have to come come down

Nope, not for a couple of weeks.

Was aiming for 15kwh, apparently there’s a new 7kwh huawei very close so might get 2.

Just had panels installed and yes the weather isn't great but ...

In the MyEnergi app I notice that if I am getting 1.5 kW from the panels that my house usage goes to roughly 2kW.

If it clouds over then the house usage seems to drop in line with the panels.

So generating .5 kW and then the house usage drops to 1kW.

The app is picking up on kettle being boiled so it seems accurate.

I could be sitting here in the house with no-one else and see the usage rise and fall in line with what the panels are generating.

Have I lost my mind?

I have just been quoted for Demin panels, this was the first time I had heard of them as all other quotes are for Jinko N.

Any thoughts on these?

We dont qualify grant & our usage is 12,000 a year - we have 1 EV, all companies have said we dont have a need for a battery due to high usage & EV to fill up.

Quotes coming in so far - €13,400 (Huawei inverter, 16 panels), €12,100 (Sofar, 18 panels) & €11,000 (Huawei, 16 panels)

Would love some advice.

I am debating whether to get the hot water diverter and is it worth it. Would keep heating the hot water then ahead of exporting. Im just wondering are you wasting energy constantly heating water tank. Would it be better value just heat the water as needed and let it export. Itd be baths for kids and hot water for sink is all we need. Shower is electric. Thanks

12*430 JA Solar

5kw Solis Inverter

5kWh Dyness battery

1 Eddi

Quoted €10573 not including seai grant

Opinions?

Its an east facing end of terrace with roofs facing east west and south so if i want panels on all 3 id likely need optimisers. The calculator is suggesting its about 500 above the high end.