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[Earthstore]

If you buy the equipment you will be charged VAT @20%, if an MCS installer supplies and installs the equipment you will be charged VAT@5%, so the savings in VAT would probably cover the labour.
Also most PV companies should have better buying power than you also
I too understand that you are trying to save a little money, but with prices as they are at the moment it may be difficult for you to save any money.

 

[leexgx]

the currant system you have already have that may not get any FIT rate at all?(FIT rates only for New installs not second hand stuff? >the inverter you have< ) thought the system would have to be new to get the FIT rates, i could be incorrect just how i have read it (new+MCS yes - old no)

what you looking at is 1 full new system to cover both roofs if needed (1 dual MPPT inverter or 2 inverters) you could keep your currant offgrid system as is as long as the currant panels are not going to conflict with the new install

unless you get the panels + inverter silly cheap, your best letting an installer do every thing as it can end up costing you more

 

[Steve_rutland]

Can get brand new MCS approved 240w 37.5 OCV panels for £100 ea and I have one brand new 3.2kw inverter with the other costing £355 inc isolators. All the kit I'd be using would be new and my batteries alone will sell for £500 so I won't be keeping the old system. Such a mine field of info out there! Lol.

 

[leexgx]

it still depends on how much some one will charge you to install it and the bigger question if any one will install your own kit any way as most will say No

 

[leexgx]

@MEP ELEC LTD
please check your messages (your site is compromised)

 

[Steve_rutland]

The place that sells the kit also do installs, so, ill be sounding them out. Just need to see what's involved red tape wise in a 6.4kw system ;-)

 

[leexgx]

the installer is who would do the DNO stuff (no point in even starting getting the parts until the DNO have say Yes for systems bigger then 3.6-4KW need approve before they are connected) it can take a lot longer if the DNO say no

 

[Eco Deal]

yes thanks got your PM's too

 

[Geordie Spark]

:welcome:

 

[redmile-energy]

Hi Steve we are an experienced installer based in Seaton just outside Uppingham so extremely local to you. Please do a google search for redmile energy, we would be happy to discuss your requirements in more detail and see if we can work together to achieve the system you are looking for.

 

[Steve_rutland]

Hi there, I know Seaton very well, go to Seaton Station quite often. Will google you and be in touch and will be over your way this week anyway.

 

[Steve_rutland]

EPC check booked for Monday :ihih:. Get the basics out of the way and then see about making a start on pricing up kit!

 

[Steve_rutland]

Well got a band C

 

[Steve_rutland]

Typical!! Picked up all the roof fixing kit now (Renusol), and what happens......SNOW :censored:

 

[Steve_rutland]

Just a quick update on this. Got all my kit now except the actual panels which i'm hoping to get in the next couple of weeks (finances allowing!!). Got a form for the council for the roof loading side (Part A) so i'll drop that and the £149.18 fee they want in on Monday. DNO have given me the go-ahead too. Things are slowly taking shape.