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I think it will be a Fox H1 inverter as the F series are solar only. If you can, make sure it is the 5kW version as those batteries are capable of 5kW charge/discharge rates and it'll be a much better fit with your 5.22kW of panels.
Solar panels and battery - any real world reccomendations?
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@Hodders They've quoted for 12 panels, is that all that can be fitted on the roof?
Often they will fit a 3.6kW inverter because the DNO paperwork is easier, and quicker, and fit a token amount of panels, and token battery.
One thing I have seen on here before about the "Solar Together" scheme is the quality of workmanship varies wildly, presumably you have no idea who the installer is, so are unable to check reviews?
What's your usage, and what's your aims?
Often they will fit a 3.6kW inverter because the DNO paperwork is easier, and quicker, and fit a token amount of panels, and token battery.
One thing I have seen on here before about the "Solar Together" scheme is the quality of workmanship varies wildly, presumably you have no idea who the installer is, so are unable to check reviews?
What's your usage, and what's your aims?
It looks about right considering the Zappi will be a £1k install as a standalone job. Things like bird protection will be an expensive adder on solar together schemes so watch out for that. Likewise anything which isn't a 'standard install' will come with additional cost added.
How much energy does your house consume and do you have an electric car already and can you access a time of use tariff like Octopus Intelligent Go?
I ask this because your battery storage is quite small, it may be beneficial to add more. Batteries come into their own in winter when combined with time of use tariffs like Intelligent Go. You charge from the grid overnight on cheap electric for 7p for use when solar is low. You can currently export for 15p so it is actually beneficial to charge from the grid year round at the moment and export all excess solar.
As @Ron-ski said, check which inverter is being fitted, make sure its the 5kw version and they do the G99 paperwork. Likewise, its usually better to fit as many panels on your roof as possible - the install cost is more than the panels cost these days so going back and adding more isn't financially viable. Battery storage can be added after the fact with sensible install costs for as long as they still make those batteries.
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Really useful.
We've got a couple of days to decide so one question is cost. Does the quoted figure look like a bargain or "about right"?
Appreciate the help!
We've got a couple of days to decide so one question is cost. Does the quoted figure look like a bargain or "about right"?
Appreciate the help!
Soldato
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It's far from a bargain, it's OK to bad.
They are cheap £50 panels, and n cheap (likely 3.6Kw inverter) ~£500, an over priced small capacity battery with 90% DoD, whoop you are getting a decent charger. Check out the pricing here and that isn't a special bulk buy scheme.