Sense check Eon PV and battery quotation please

Qyburn

Screwdriva said:

In my experience, companies like EON tend to over charge while supplying okay kit. For perspective, a quote seen v recently:

It's all very well saying what an installation "ought to cost", but a customer can only work with quotes he has actually receivec for his actual project. We've had a couple from installers where the actual quote came out way higher than their "typical", and one who dropped off the radar altogether after their survey after giving a sight unseen quote.

Screwdriva

Qyburn said:

Screwdriva said:

In my experience, companies like EON tend to over charge while supplying okay kit. For perspective, a quote seen v recently:

It's all very well saying what an installation "ought to cost", but a customer can only work with quotes he has actually receivec for his actual project. We've had a couple from installers where the actual quote came out way higher than their "typical", and one who dropped off the radar altogether after their survey after giving a sight unseen quote.

The numbers I share are based on actual quotes seen for v similar system requirements from my installers. The only instances where this will increase is if there is an unknown, atypical installation complexity or if the distance from the installer(s) requires a fuel surcharge. I've helped dozens this way - feel free to pop me a DM - if I can help, I will.

Exiled_Tyke

Qyburn said:

Screwdriva said:

In my experience, companies like EON tend to over charge while supplying okay kit. For perspective, a quote seen v recently:

It's all very well saying what an installation "ought to cost", but a customer can only work with quotes he has actually receivec for his actual project. We've had a couple from installers where the actual quote came out way higher than their "typical", and one who dropped off the radar altogether after their survey after giving a sight unseen quote.

or 'her project' surely? 

k6chris

Getting various quotes in for complete installation, both with and without batteries - any of these strike fear in your hearts either technically or massively wrong price points ?

5.74kW (14 panel Sharp) Black Framed Solar Panel System with a Fox ESS Inverter and an on Roof Mounting System - Zappi EV charger - Bird protection £9,000

5.74kW (14 panel Sharp) Black Framed Solar Panel System with Rayleigh Hybrid inverter & 5.1kWh Lithium Ion Battery - Zappi EV charger - Bird Protection £13,000

5.74kW (14 panel Sharp) Black Framed Solar Panel System, Solar Edge optimizer, Solar Edge HD Wave SE5000H Inverter - Zappi EV charger - Bird Protection £10,000

Thanks

Screwdriva

I would skip Fox and go with the SolarEdge system unless your household usage significantly exceeds ~4000 kWh per annum. 

Also, unless your EV purchase is imminent, I'd delay the inclusion of the EV charger as new versions are always in the pipeline!

k6chris

Screwdriva said:

I would skip Fox and go with the SolarEdge system unless your household usage significantly exceeds ~4000 kWh per annum. 

Also, unless your EV purchase is imminent, I'd delay the inclusion of the EV charger as new versions are always in the pipeline!

Thanks?  Two questions (please)

What is the reason for your Fox vs SolarEdge comment?(I'm keen to learn)

Is it easy to add an EV charging point retrospectively to any solar installation?

Thanks

Screwdriva

1) Much better aftersales support and compatibility with the upcoming bi-directional EV charger are my top reasons but there are others like better system efficiency, panel level monitoring and the ability to entirely prevent panel degradation from reducing system generation over time. 

2) Yes, just as easy as installing it with your PV only system.