Solar quote

tunnel

warrenb wrote: »

So total payment a year could be £775

Install cost is say £5800, that is a return of 13.36%

Is that right ?

That's exactly right.
Try imputing "solar installers" into fleabay. It may throw up a couple of national companies that'll beat your quotes. Worth a try(I got my WNW from an installer on there)

pinnks

Or just look a bit further afield - my installer came through recommendation but travelled about 60 miles or so and several others who quoted we far from local.

michaels

warrenb wrote: »

So total payment a year could be £775

Install cost is say £5800, that is a return of 13.36%

Is that right ?

That is not really the return as you also need to get back the install cost - easy but slightly inaccurate calc is to divide the 5.8k install cost over the 20 year lifespan of the system 5800/20 = 290 and subtract this from the income each year and then divide by the install cost - ie (775-290)/5800 = 8.4% return

jimjames

warrenb wrote: »

I live in Tonbridge in Kent. I would really like to go with them but need to get the price down.

If you're in Tonbridge then I'd suggest trying Solar Advanced Systems. They did our install and were a great price as well as being very helpful with after sales service.

You can see the details of the install here

http://uk-solarpanels.blogspot.co.uk/

warrenb

jimjames wrote: »

If you're in Tonbridge then I'd suggest trying Solar Advanced Systems. They did our install and were a great price as well as being very helpful with after sales service.

You can see the details of the install here

http://uk-solarpanels.blogspot.co.uk/

That is one of the quotes I got.

Got a full survey today from someone who quoted £5600 for 14 JA Solar Percium 285 Black panels and a Solis 4kw Dual Tracker inverter.

Fly_Guy

While its obviously worthwhile looking round to get the best value, any system is going to generate electricity and contribute to the decarbonisation of our energy supply system. This 'doing the right thing' element is a big aspect of going PV for me.

Also, even the lower 8.4% return on investment calculated above - tax free and guaranteed for 20 years - is a pretty attractive, low risk return on your money.

theboylard

Fly_Guy wrote: »

While its obviously worthwhile looking round to get the best value, any system is going to generate electricity and contribute to the decarbonisation of our energy supply system. This 'doing the right thing' element is a big aspect of going PV for me.

Also, even the lower 8.4% return on investment calculated above - tax free and guaranteed for 20 years - is a pretty attractive, low risk return on your money.

But if you can get the same thing for less, why wouldn't you?!
It all comes down to your expectations, the suppliers ambitions and negotiating skills.

If you post what you've been told, we can advise whether we think your pants are at half mast or not?

tunnel

theboylard wrote: »

If you post what you've been told, we can advise whether we think your pants are at half mast or not?

Hot off the press, got off the phone about 15 minutes ago from a mate of mine who had a salesman round last night..........£8k for a 2.5kWp system
It took me the 15 minutes to pick myself up off the floor, thank god he called me to ask for some advice!!

Fly_Guy

theboylard wrote: »

But if you can get the same thing for less, why wouldn't you?!
It all comes down to your expectations, the suppliers ambitions and negotiating skills.

If you post what you've been told, we can advise whether we think your pants are at half mast or not?

I'm not entirely sure why you feel the need to be abusive, but there are many factors at play when deciding which PV system and supplier you would want to go with - not just bottom line cost per peak watt.

For example, higher efficiency panels may be attractive if roof space is limited. Micro inverters or power optimisers may also be a good idea to maximise output if shading is a potential issue - not to mention the much higher resolution monitoring that such solutions provide. Maybe the reassurance of going for 'name brand' products from companies likely to be around to honour a guarantee might also be a factor.

In my own personal case I was also keen to support a local company set up by a young entrepreneur keen to establish himself and deliver ecological good.

There are many factors that might be important to people - however I also appreciate that these might be less important for those who focus on the cost of everything but miss out on the value of what they do.

Martyn1981

Fly_Guy wrote: »

I'm not entirely sure why you feel the need to be abusive, but there are many factors at play when deciding which PV system and supplier you would want to go with - not just bottom line cost per peak watt.

Hiya. I don't think TBL was being abusive, he was thinking you were getting quotes, and PV'ers on here (who all like to help) could advise if the salesman had pulled your pants down, or not.

You'll find we are actually very interested in the system set ups, and suitability, and whilst I agree that price isn't everything, it is pretty important, especially since subsidies have to keep falling for PV to become successful, so lower prices will lead to lower subsidies, over time. Even quicker if the DECC revue currently being undertaken turns into a full blown hatchet job.

Mart.