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My quote under that scheme (I’m in Wiltshire) has come back exactly the same as yours. I’m loathed to sign up/ pay a deposit especially as we’ve got renovations/extensions planned for next year (roof off). Looks like the battery is a few extra £k as well...
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In our case, battery was roughly half the cost!
I would say that chatting to my installer, there are major shortages of both panels and batteries, which is causing massive delays, he is now booking in installs for next summer, as that is when he can get the panels for.
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I bet they just have a basic formula that says if roof size between X and Y then Z panels.
3KwH battery was another £3ish k but 6KwH battery was less than a grand more so they are pricing in the other materials and components too I think.The more I think about it the more I think it's less likely to be a good solution, more of a "one size fits all" solution. Maximising profits :(
Sam_w
Arducius
Anyone had a solar installation recently and wouldn't mind sharing rough cost?
I'm in Wilts and they have organised a scheme through Solar Together* where companies bid for the package of work - presumably getting a good deal on a load of work across the county - and have had my "personalised recommendation" which is very light in any info apart from number of panels (12) and cost (about £8k). The next step is to pay the deposit of £150 which doesn't seem like it's refundable if I decide not to go ahead after I manage to get more info.
I'm quite keen on solar and maybe battery storage too but also keen not to get ripped off.
*seems to be legit as it's endorsed by the council
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from here https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/6264/Solar-panel-and-storage-group-buying-scheme-to-launch-across-Wiltshire
My issue is paying £150 up front when all other companies would, I assume, come out and quote and talk through specifics before any money had changed hands.