Any decent solar panel deals available?

Mark300zx

On electricity only and have a south facing roof, so exploring this option, any suggestions?

MforumSManE

Make sure you use nn "MCS installer". A qualified professional who installs microgeneration technologies like solar panels and heat pumps, having been certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). This certification ensures adherence to quality and industry standards, and is often a requirement for accessing government grants and guarantees. To find a certified installer, you can use the official installer search tool on the MCS website https://mcscertified.com

debitcardmayhem

Depends where you are and how big roof etc, deals are one thing but quality and workmanship and installers with good records. Look here https://mcscertified.com/find-an-installer/

QrizB

"Deals"? No.

However if you drop @Screwdriva a PM, he knows some people (assuming you're not in the wilds of Scotland).

Screwdriva

It would be helpful if you could share an image of your roof along with your annual consumption and a general location. 

From there, should be fairly easy to share some thoughts on how best to proceed. 

chrisw

I've had a quote from Solar Together in conjunction with my council which seem very cheap. 10 panels plus battery for £3.7k. Are these generally considered good deals?

MforumSManE

I've recently has a solar panel and battery system installed. 22x Akio 480w panels + Tesla Battery + Tesla Gateway + Surge Protection + EV cable by MCS installer for £20k.

QrizB

chrisw said:

I've had a quote from Solar Together in conjunction with my council which seem very cheap. 10 panels plus battery for £3.7k. Are these generally considered good deals?

They can be cheap, but pricing does vary from scheme to scheme.

They tend to fit middle-of-the-road equipment which is fine if you don't get problems but can be difficult to get support if you have problems.

Screwdriva

MforumSManE said:

I've recently has a solar panel and battery system installed. 22x Akio 480w panels + Tesla Battery + Tesla Gateway + Surge Protection + EV cable by MCS installer for £20k.

That's insanely overpriced. Installers I use to help others offer 22 X Eurener 500W bifacial panels + PW3 for £13.3K installed including bird netting, 10 year workmanship warranty and G99 application! 

MforumSManE

Screwdriva said:

MforumSManE said:

I've recently has a solar panel and battery system installed. 22x Akio 480w panels + Tesla Battery + Tesla Gateway + Surge Protection + EV cable by MCS installer for £20k.

That's insanely overpriced. Installers I use to help others offer 22 X Eurener 500W bifacial panels + PW3 for £13.3K installed including bird netting, 10 year workmanship warranty and G99 application! 

No it isn't insanely overpriced for what I got, I did a lot of price checking with local suppliers and my system is more complex than a basic system.

My system includes the Tesla Gateway as well as the 13.5kw battery which needs an intelligent cable (3 core + comms), the Akio Panels are superior (higher output 480w per panel, better efficiency, smaller, lower weight), I don't need bifacial panels because I'm using Solar Skirt bird netting not the cheap mesh systems. My install needed quite complex scaffolding arrangement + a 20m trench dug and backfilled, also my price includes a 30m Intelligent (3 core + comms) EV cable at about £400 ish + Surge protection is included, which is usually missed off the most basic quotes.

QrizB

MforumSManE said:

Screwdriva said:

MforumSManE said:

I've recently has a solar panel and battery system installed. 22x Akio 480w panels + Tesla Battery + Tesla Gateway + Surge Protection + EV cable by MCS installer for £20k.

That's insanely overpriced. Installers I use to help others offer 22 X Eurener 500W bifacial panels + PW3 for £13.3K installed including bird netting, 10 year workmanship warranty and G99 application! 

No it isn't insanely overpriced for what I got, I did a lot of price checking with local suppliers and my system is more complex than a basic system.

I'm glad you're happy but the price still seems mad.