Discounted solar Liverpool city region 29 August 2022 at 6:57AM edited 29 August 2022 at 6:59AM in Green & ethical MoneySaving 12 replies 301 views

marcia_

 Don't usually post on this board but saw and registered an interest in a discounted solar scheme in Liverpool organised by the Liverpool City Region Metro Mayors office. 

https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/liverpool-city-region-combined-authority-backs-group-buying-scheme-for-solar-panels-to-help-residents-cut-energy-bills-and-carbon-emissions/

https://solartogether.co.uk/lcr/landing

 It gave me a basic estimate of £4500 but will get an accurate quote in November. No idea if this is a good quote or not? Perhaps it'll come in much higher in November 

ABrass

But what will you be getting for £4,500? If it's a 4kW system that's a good price, if it's only a 2.5kWh system it isn't great.

Then there's the question of timing, I believe another poster tried a group buying system but found it very slow due to the scale of response.

marcia_

 Thank you I'll keep that in mind when they send the quote and will come back and ask questions no doubt 

jamesperrett

They're the same company that our local council partnered with a few months ago. I enquired and got an indicative price but felt that it was a bit of a marketing thing rather than a genuinely good deal - especially as the reviews I saw of the company that they proposed to use weren't that great.

marcia_

  Finally had the offer in, can't understand most of it and not a clue if its any good or about the battery! 

Your offer from LMF ENERGY SERVICES includes...

 Panels - Trina Vertex S - 415W

Inverter - Solis S6-GRIP (2.5-6)kW

Mounting - S:FLEX

Diverter - Solar iBoost

Your roof details

• - You have tiles and a south facing, pitched roof
• - Your offer is for 6 panels
• - Your annual electricity consumption is 2001 kWh

Personal package breakdown

£4,650

Your offer is made up of the following:

Complete solar panel system

£4,650

• 
  Roof survey
• 
  Installation
• 
  6 panels
• 
  Inverter
• 
  Materials and fittings
• 
  Monitoring tool
• 
  Extended warranties
• 
  Insurance-backed guarantee 

2.4kw Battery - Plylon Tech US2000C & US3000C is £2,920.00 extra 

powerful_Rogue

Seems pretty pricey for a 2.4kWh system.

£2,920 extra for a 2.4kw battery? I paid £2,300 for a 6.5kw battery!

marcia_

 Thank you very much that helps 

Exiled_Tyke

So at very best this is a 2.4Kw system for £4.65k.  Not only would I reject this I would write to the council telling them that they are giving their support to something that's not far off a scam.  And if you don't want to do this PM me the details of the company and I will write to one of the councillors I know for you! 

Alnat1

The Pylon US2000c is a 2.4kw battery but the US3000c is 3.5kw. Is the price for both?

marcia_

Alnat1 said:

The Pylon US2000c is a 2.4kw battery but the US3000c is 3.5kw. Is the price for both?

 No look like that's what you would get if you opt for a larger battery but obv that costs more
£6342 for 6.8kw
and £7681 for 9.1kw 

marcia_

Exiled_Tyke said:

So at very best this is a 2.4Kw system for £4.65k.  Not only would I reject this I would write to the council telling them that they are giving their support to something that's not far off a scam.  And if you don't want to do this PM me the details of the company and I will write to one of the councillors I know for you! 

 Thank you. I am going to write a complaint to the Liverpool City Region mayor's office.