Kernow Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Can anyone recommend where to source my solar pv panels from? We are going to be installing an in roof system so will need trays as well. Between 6-10kw dependant on panel size and cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc100 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) I just installed a 6k today on my house. All materials was £3082+vat. And 2.5 electricians 1 days work (one left at lunch - he was there to just help get them on the roof). Bought from local branch of Edmundson electrical . Edited August 12, 2021 by gc100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, gc100 said: I just installed a 6k today on my house. All materials was £3082+vat. And 2.5 electricians 1 days work (one left at lunch - he was there to just help get them on the roof). Bought from local branch of Edmundson electrical . Thanks, that’s exactly what I’m planning to do. Self install and then just get the electrician to connect them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I got a 5pkW system form INTS with GSE trays, solar edge optimisers, inverter and diverter for £4k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragsterDriver Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I’m thinking of doing mine and the electrician connecting them. The whole MCS is painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 https://www.pluginsolar.co.uk Is this company any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Just remember you can’t get paid export without an MCS registered install. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Nickfromwales said: Just remember you can’t get paid export without an MCS registered install. But also look up how much extra it will cost for an MCS install, work out how much you think you will export, and then work out how long the very low export payment would take ro replay the MCS surcharge. In my case NEVER. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Agreed, but it’s a factor in this thread that folk should be aware of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarshall Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I've just used plug in solar for a self install and very pleased with them. Their systems are generally based on microinverters which do work out a bit more expensive but are usually better if you have shading/complex roof shape. We are a refurb on a 60s double hipped roof so have panels split across 4 planes facing SE, SW and W. If I had all the panels in a nice flat square a single invertor would have been cheaper but you have to work with what you have! Highly recommend the GSE trays too- easy to install and seem like a quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Yep, I used PluginSolar as well. great service and no hassle with delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramco Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Plug in solar seems expensive. We'll be installing a 4kW ground mounted system. Solar Energy Store is £3150 - https://www.solar-energy-store.co.uk/home/4-0kW-Solar-PV-Full-Kit-ground-flat-roof-mounted-p142551649 Plug in Solar £4680 - https://www.pluginsolar.co.uk/?product=plug-in-solar-4kw-diy-solar-power-kit-with-adjustable-ground-mounts Obviously plug in solar has micro inverters while the solar energy store has a single inverter. I should add of course that we will be installing the system, so I have no experience with buying from the solar energy store (yet!) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 getting a quote generally trumps displayed web pricing, in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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