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Solar Panels UK - is it worth it?
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This is where I bought mine.. couldn't find them cheaper.. lots of youtube videos on them.. simple to add batteries.
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I was quoted 2 powerwalls & gateway recently for £16.5k including install as option for taking advantage of off peak rates
phil4
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It's not too hard to santiy check the quotes.
For example you can find out the wholesale price for panels somewhere like this: 415W Sunpower MAX5-415 Series Mono/White Module-40mm with built in enp – ITS Technologies
You can then compare with what you're being charged, and see if it's over/under on the panel cost, or all being lumped into the "labour". Same with the Powerwall costs, Tesla will tell you how much the equipment costs, so again you can see how that splits.
For example you can find out the wholesale price for panels somewhere like this: 415W Sunpower MAX5-415 Series Mono/White Module-40mm with built in enp – ITS Technologies
You can then compare with what you're being charged, and see if it's over/under on the panel cost, or all being lumped into the "labour". Same with the Powerwall costs, Tesla will tell you how much the equipment costs, so again you can see how that splits.
I have 5.6kWh sse facing and 1.2kWh nnw facing. The 5.6 are limited to 4kw output.. no DNO approval, Also a 9kwh heatpump providing heating and hot water in the winter.. solar thermal in the summer.. batteries will save a good bit in the electricity bill.. but everybody is different and so needs to make the calculation for themsves. Mine on the current Go prices will payback within 6 years and reduce electricity bills from expected £1400 to somewhere about £300.. but that will take time to prove.
Ps try the golf club at the Flint Charger.. Great food and friendly atmosphere.. just stopped to charge for the 1st time.. won't be the last.
as @phil4 said above - google the parts and decide if the install/markup price is to your liking? Or look at payoff periods. It does look like PW people are paying an extra £5k for 3kwh more storage over alternative solutions (all be it I suspect you will get a better integrated solution)
Yachtsman
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I don’t think that’s far off, take a look back at #511, my quote.
Installers are currently unindated with enquiries so prices are obviously going to rise due to demand.
Edit, my supplier has since changed my panels to 410Wp, not change in price!
Mr H
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This is where I bought mine.. couldn't find them cheaper.. lots of youtube videos on them.. simple to add batteries.
Pylontech US2000C, US3000C & US5000 Battery Storage available at Trade Prices – ITS Technologies
Pylontech's latest US2000C, US3000C & US5000 with 95% DOD suitable for solar & wind battery back up available from ITS Technologies. Nationwide delivery.
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There are a multitude of factors which need to be considered to get effective production from solar PV they need the right orientation and angle of roof for the panels to work effectively. Our SSSE facing ones drop off by 50% an hour after 1300 ending up with about 500 Watts ( on a good day) after 1600( which is why I installed the 4 panels on the nnw side, they do almost nothing in the winter but almost 400kWh during the summer starting effectively at 1600) solar thermal is a much better "bang for your buck" under £2000 installed and repayment about 5 years. The (Navitron) tubes work in all conditions.. even overcast cold days you will get some heat from them and have over a 180 degree working angle.
I suspect that the farther north and west you go the more the solarPV/ wind balance will change.
I'm pretty sure, despite the extended sunlight in the summer, the northern and western isles would be better with a communal wind generator and batteries rather than solar. I'm pretty sure 4 houses together would be able to make things work for about 10k each.
Hope this helps
I suspect that the farther north and west you go the more the solarPV/ wind balance will change.
I'm pretty sure, despite the extended sunlight in the summer, the northern and western isles would be better with a communal wind generator and batteries rather than solar. I'm pretty sure 4 houses together would be able to make things work for about 10k each.
Hope this helps
They've only got the 2.4kWh batteries on the website the 3.5's take up less room, and the 3.5's are slightly better value for money.Pylontech Battery | Solar Pylontech Batteries | TradeSparky
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£312/kWh for the 2.4 and £296/kWh for the 3.5. Something else to consider.
Mr H
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for the sake of less than £20 i'd rather not put all the eggs in one basket, should a unit fail in the future.......
Hi, just wondering if you are willing to share the quoted price, I've increased my requirements to 4.8kW with a similar set up ( apart from being 16.4kW battery).
Im not sure its worth it, there is a couple of k of additional work going on at the same time.
(also slightly embarrassed that I am potentially overpaying a little)
Ok no problems -as long as you're happy with it that's all that matters.
RedMod3
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RedMod3
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I noted the 100A meters were almost twice the price of the identical item on Amazon UK.Pylontech Battery | Solar Pylontech Batteries | TradeSparky
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