Solar Panel suggestions with 10K budget

denis22

QrizB said:

I have no idea about these people but their prices seem better than in the opening post:

https://homeenergygroup.co.uk/solar-and-battery-systems/

4.8kWp of solar and 4.8kWh of battery for £7300?

Thanks a lot for information. Will call them tomorrow.
Looks like it's busy times for installers as I have no calls back from some companies...

denis22

jimjames said:

denis22 said:

Verdigris said:

The advantage of having a battery installed at the same time as solar is that it only attracts 5% VAT, the same as the solar. VAT would be 20% for a battery installed alone. However, you have to consider the economics of running a battery, which is still fairly marginal unless well managed between solar, TOU tariffs and export tariffs.

Thanks for answering. So many things to consider as I thought it would be easy. Also, consultant told me that I have only 4Kw panel allowance and I need to apply for C99 form if I need more than 4Kw. My yearly consumption 5kW . This is also very confusing.

It's also worth bearing in mind that the 4kW and 5kWh annual are not in really linked. I assume you actually mean 5000kWh per year for consumption? Assuming there is no shading and perfect location then you could get just over 4000kWh from your 4kWp panels. But that's the total for the year, most will be generated across the summer months whereas your consumption is likely to be higher in the winter so you won't be able to use all the electricity that has been generated even with a battery.

Thanks for answering.
Yes I meant 5kw per year consumption.
I really hope that I won't be able to use all as I might start using electrical radiators instead gas boiler.