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Scooter203
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We decided to look into getting a solar system back at the end of 2020 but never took it any further than the quote stage. We are now again looking at getting an installation done. The system I’ve been quoted for is a 6.6kw and we have a quote also for a Tesla Powerwall. The demand for solar has increased and as we are all aware prices of everything have all risen.
Anyway, this is the system I’ve been quoted for
The PV quote comes in at £13,823 including the following
18 x Canadian Solar 380w panels
Solis 6kw Dual MPPT single phase with DC
On roof mounting system
Pigeon Protection
Emlite 1ph generation meter
Scaffolding included
peripherals included
I understand that there are labour costs and the company is based in the south east and I’m in the south west but looking at some of the wholesale prices this still seems perhaps a bit high? Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Tesla Powerwall comes in at around £10,800 which seems in line with the pricing on the Tesla uk site.
Any opinions on the matter would be welcome
Anyway, this is the system I’ve been quoted for
The PV quote comes in at £13,823 including the following
18 x Canadian Solar 380w panels
Solis 6kw Dual MPPT single phase with DC
On roof mounting system
Pigeon Protection
Emlite 1ph generation meter
Scaffolding included
peripherals included
I understand that there are labour costs and the company is based in the south east and I’m in the south west but looking at some of the wholesale prices this still seems perhaps a bit high? Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Tesla Powerwall comes in at around £10,800 which seems in line with the pricing on the Tesla uk site.
Any opinions on the matter would be welcome
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Does the quote include the DNO application for the large system?Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Solar PV 5.25kWp SW facing (14 x 375) Lux 3.6kw hybrid inverter installed Mar 22 and 9.6kw Pylontech battery
Daikin 8kW ASHP installed Jan 25
Octopus Cosy/Fixed Outgoing0 -
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Scooter203 said:We decided to look into getting a solar system back at the end of 2020 but never took it any further than the quote stage. We are now again looking at getting an installation done. The system I’ve been quoted for is a 6.6kw and we have a quote also for a Tesla Powerwall. The demand for solar has increased and as we are all aware prices of everything have all risen.
Anyway, this is the system I’ve been quoted for
The PV quote comes in at £13,823 including the following
18 x Canadian Solar 380w panels
Solis 6kw Dual MPPT single phase with DC
On roof mounting system
Pigeon Protection
Emlite 1ph generation meter
Scaffolding included
peripherals included
I understand that there are labour costs and the company is based in the south east and I’m in the south west but looking at some of the wholesale prices this still seems perhaps a bit high? Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Tesla Powerwall comes in at around £10,800 which seems in line with the pricing on the Tesla uk site.
Any opinions on the matter would be welcome
Even in this climate they are edging their bets, go elsewhere even if you have to wait.PV total 19.8 kW system:
23 x 420W East/West split over two flat roof areas at 10 degrees inclination.
13 x 390W South spit over two flat roof areas at 5 to 20 degrees inclination.
6 x 390W south wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
7 x 390W West wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
2 x 5 kW hybrid inverters
4 x 9.5 kWh batteries (38 kWh total)0 -
94JDH said:Scooter203 said:We decided to look into getting a solar system back at the end of 2020 but never took it any further than the quote stage. We are now again looking at getting an installation done. The system I’ve been quoted for is a 6.6kw and we have a quote also for a Tesla Powerwall. The demand for solar has increased and as we are all aware prices of everything have all risen.
Anyway, this is the system I’ve been quoted for
The PV quote comes in at £13,823 including the following
18 x Canadian Solar 380w panels
Solis 6kw Dual MPPT single phase with DC
On roof mounting system
Pigeon Protection
Emlite 1ph generation meter
Scaffolding included
peripherals included
I understand that there are labour costs and the company is based in the south east and I’m in the south west but looking at some of the wholesale prices this still seems perhaps a bit high? Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Tesla Powerwall comes in at around £10,800 which seems in line with the pricing on the Tesla uk site.
Any opinions on the matter would be welcome
Even in this climate they are edging their bets, go elsewhere even if you have to wait.
Prices vary but I found the panels, inverter, and pigeon, protection came to about 7.5k. I find it hard to believe that labour and all the extras cost another 6k.
I know there is going to be a markup from wholesale but come on!Is your installer in the south west by any chance?0 -
14k does seem a bit high, my friend recently had a quote for an 8kw system that came in at 13k.
That included scaffold on 2 sides of his home for an east west split.
Is there a reason you want a powerwall? There are cheaper alternatives.4.3kwp JA panels, Huawei 3.68kw Hybrid inverter, Huawei 10kw Lunar 2000 battery, Myenergi eddi, South facing array with a 15 degree roof pitch, winter shade.0 -
EcoScruples said:14k does seem a bit high, my friend recently had a quote for an 8kw system that came in at 13k.
That included scaffold on 2 sides of his home for an east west split.
Is there a reason you want a powerwall? There are cheaper alternatives.
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Scooter203 said:94JDH said:Scooter203 said:We decided to look into getting a solar system back at the end of 2020 but never took it any further than the quote stage. We are now again looking at getting an installation done. The system I’ve been quoted for is a 6.6kw and we have a quote also for a Tesla Powerwall. The demand for solar has increased and as we are all aware prices of everything have all risen.
Anyway, this is the system I’ve been quoted for
The PV quote comes in at £13,823 including the following
18 x Canadian Solar 380w panels
Solis 6kw Dual MPPT single phase with DC
On roof mounting system
Pigeon Protection
Emlite 1ph generation meter
Scaffolding included
peripherals included
I understand that there are labour costs and the company is based in the south east and I’m in the south west but looking at some of the wholesale prices this still seems perhaps a bit high? Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Tesla Powerwall comes in at around £10,800 which seems in line with the pricing on the Tesla uk site.
Any opinions on the matter would be welcome
Even in this climate they are edging their bets, go elsewhere even if you have to wait.
Prices vary but I found the panels, inverter, and pigeon, protection came to about 7.5k. I find it hard to believe that labour and all the extras cost another 6k.
I know there is going to be a markup from wholesale but come on!Is your installer in the south west by any chance?
I have a Tesla, but decided against the Powerwall on value for money - even though my quote were 8,750 for one and around 16,500 for two.PV total 19.8 kW system:
23 x 420W East/West split over two flat roof areas at 10 degrees inclination.
13 x 390W South spit over two flat roof areas at 5 to 20 degrees inclination.
6 x 390W south wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
7 x 390W West wall mounted at 90 degrees inclination.
2 x 5 kW hybrid inverters
4 x 9.5 kWh batteries (38 kWh total)0 -
Scooter203 said:Is your installer in the south west by any chance?They did an excellent job of my installation earlier this year and were reasonably priced.However, I know they are extremely busy, so it might be difficult to even get a quote.6.4kWp (16 * 400Wp REC Alpha) facing ESE + 5kW Huawei inverter + 10kWh Huawei battery. Buckinghamshire.0
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I've used these people in the past and have been very happy with them. However I do know that they have a huge backlog.www.leeds-solar.co.uk
Most important though is to get a few quotes to compare.Install 28th Nov 15, 3.3kW, (11x300LG), SolarEdge, SW. W Yorks.
Install 2: Sept 19, 600W SSE
Solax 6.3kWh battery0
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