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Discounted solar Liverpool city region
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marcia_
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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
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
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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.8kW (4kW WNW, 4kW SSE) 6kW inverter. 6.5kWh battery.1 -
Thank you I'll keep that in mind when they send the quote and will come back and ask questions no doubt0
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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.1
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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
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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!2
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Thank you very much that helps0
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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!Install 28th Nov 15, 3.3kW, (11x300LG), SolarEdge, SW. W Yorks.
Install 2: Sept 19, 600W SSE
Solax 6.3kWh battery2 -
The Pylon US2000c is a 2.4kw battery but the US3000c is 3.5kw. Is the price for both?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 -
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!2
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