Solar panels….?

[jowwy]

Just had ESE Group come and do a survey.....will be a 4kw system. So just wait fror the quote now. They use LUX hardware

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Currently 2 guys on the roof & 1 guy in the cupboard under the stairs fitting all the kit, they couldn't get what they spec'd so have upgraded the inverter & battery

 

[jowwy]

Just had my Quote through in two options -

Option 1

8 x 400w Longi Panels all Black
1 x 3.6kw Lux Power LXP 3.6 Hybrid Invertor
All fixtures and fittings

£8445

Option 2

8 x 400w Longi Panels all Black
1 x 3.6kw Lux Power LXP 3.6 Hybrid Invertor
3.2kwh Battery
All fixtures and fittings

£9405

So they will only charge me an extra 1K to supply the 3.2kwh battery

 

[CXRAndy]

Just had my Quote through in two options -

Option 1

8 x 400w Longi Panels all Black
1 x 3.6kw Lux Power LXP 3.6 Hybrid Invertor
All fixtures and fittings

£8445

Option 2

8 x 400w Longi Panels all Black
1 x 3.6kw Lux Power LXP 3.6 Hybrid Invertor
3.2kwh Battery
All fixtures and fittings

£9405

So they will only charge me an extra 1K to supply the 3.2kwh battery

If you're not too precious about all black panels, go with plain aluminium frame. The cooler the panel stays the higher output. All black just increases the heat build up

 

[jowwy]

If you're not too precious about all black panels, go with plain aluminium frame. The cooler the panel stays the higher output. All black just increases the heat build up

Thats all they offer from ese group, all black panels

 

[jowwy]

Currently 2 guys on the roof & 1 guy in the cupboard under the stairs fitting all the kit, they couldn't get what they spec'd so have upgraded the inverter & battery

Is it all done and hows it working???

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Is it all done and hows it working???

Yes & no, it's on the roof & producing but there's an issue with the battery charger it's got an error, they're waiting for Growatt to come back to them to advise what the problem is.

I had to leave them to it Monday as I had to got o the airport, so they've not gone through all the stuff yet, but I hooked the dongle up to the WiFi yesterday at 11:50 & it produced 17.5kWh & today so far 13.6kWh it was quite funny in a very childish way to watch the meter spin backwards yesterday.

The aeiel you see at the far end of the roof has now been taken down as the top panel already had bird poop on it.

 

[jowwy]

Yes & no, it's on the roof & producing but there's an issue with the battery charger it's got an error, they're waiting for Growatt to come back to them to advise what the problem is.

I had to leave them to it Monday as I had to got o the airport, so they've not gone through all the stuff yet, but I hooked the dongle up to the WiFi yesterday at 11:50 & it produced 17.5kWh & today so far 13.6kWh it was quite funny in a very childish way to watch the meter spin backwards yesterday.

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The aeiel you see at the far end of the roof has now been taken down as the top panel already had bird poop on it.

Ah its a shame they havent been able to get it all done for you. Fingers crossed it will get sorted.

 

[jowwy]

Ive recieved a 2nd quote for fitting and a battery

10 x 405w panels
hybrid inverter
fitting, scaffold, commissioning, 10yr warranty etc etc

£5495

for an additional 5.2kw Battery

£8495

Whick makes my first quote look rather silly, as its all the same equipment, but the first quote is for less panels and a smaller battery. I think some of these companies think they are dealing with stupid people who dont shop around.

 

[Alex321]

Ive recieved a 2nd quote for fitting and a battery

10 x 405w panels
hybrid inverter
fitting, scaffold, commissioning, 10yr warranty etc etc

£5495

for an additional 5.2kw Battery

£8495

Whick makes my first quote look rather silly, as its all the same equipment, but the first quote is for less panels and a smaller battery. I think some of these companies think they are dealing with stupid people who dont shop around.

That battery seems expensive. We were quoted about the same for a 16Kwh battery.

 

[jowwy]

That battery seems expensive. We were quoted about the same for a 16Kwh battery.

3k for a battery???…..its £8495 in total…panels, fitting and battery

 

[Buck]

A GivEnergy 9.5kWh battery in comparison is around £3,200 whereas their 5.2kWh is around £1,800

 

[MrGrumpy]

Ive recieved a 2nd quote for fitting and a battery

10 x 405w panels
hybrid inverter
fitting, scaffold, commissioning, 10yr warranty etc etc

£5495

for an additional 5.2kw Battery

£8495

Whick makes my first quote look rather silly, as its all the same equipment, but the first quote is for less panels and a smaller battery. I think some of these companies think they are dealing with stupid people who dont shop around.

That’s way cheaper than what I’m getting quoted for up here !

 

[Alex321]

3k for a battery???…..its £8495 in total…panels, fitting and battery

Ah. I misunderstood your post, I thought the £8495 was the price of just the battery.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Ive recieved a 2nd quote for fitting and a battery

10 x 405w panels
hybrid inverter
fitting, scaffold, commissioning, 10yr warranty etc etc

£5495

for an additional 5.2kw Battery

£8495

Whick makes my first quote look rather silly, as its all the same equipment, but the first quote is for less panels and a smaller battery. I think some of these companies think they are dealing with stupid people who dont shop around.

That is incredibly cheap