Solar panel newbie - is this quote reasonable

scotcat

Hi, I’ve recently moved to a bungalow (in Edinburgh) and will never own a bigger roof so solar panels seem like a good option. I’ve had a quote from a recommended firm, I don’t know too much about solar panels but I would really appreciate it if anyone with more expertise could tell if this seems reasonable?

Panels: Q-Peak Blk Mono 295w X 8

Growatt 2000TL X 1
Total (plus vat and installation) £4351
Estimated return over 25yr : £11111

Our roof is 15 degrees east of south , I assume this was factored into the calculations. There is only will have minimal shading from a chimney which I imagine could be avoided.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Cat

Coastalwatch

scotcat wrote: »

Hi, I’ve recently moved to a bungalow (in Edinburgh) and will never own a bigger roof so solar panels seem like a good option. I’ve had a quote from a recommended firm, I don’t know too much about solar panels but I would really appreciate it if anyone with more expertise could tell if this seems reasonable?

Panels: Q-Peak Blk Mono 295w X 8

Growatt 2000TL X 1
Total (plus vat and installation) £4351
Estimated return over 25yr : £11111

Our roof is 15 degrees east of south , I assume this was factored into the calculations. There is only will have minimal shading from a chimney which I imagine could be avoided.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Cat

Hi Scotcat and welcome. To save everybody duplicating similar replies already posted I suggest you read the thread, the link below takes you to as it will cover much of what you are asking. If you have specific questions arising as a result then there will be lots of support for you I'm sure. Also there are lots of similar threads on here well worth reading to give you a better backgound if you care to search.
If you have a large south facing roof then why only eight panels(the price quoted being open and very expensive by the way). How many would it take? As a comparison then for about twice what you have been quoted we had thirty panels installed in April complete with a SolarEdge Inverter and guarantee extended to twenty years.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/74920828#Comment_74920828