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Hi, l want to get solar panels from iberdrola. Has anyone got a phone no. to contact them with an English speaking person? I am in uk and coming over late feb and would like to arrange it all first with iberdrola. Anybody got panels with them already ? I would like any advice please. Jamie
I had solar panels (and air-con) supplied & installed by Iberdrola in June 2021.
They provided a free estimate by email - they use your current consumption pattern and a google image of the property to recommend the best location for the panels; and then followed up with a site survey to confirm costs.
After installation, they will then move you onto their Solar tariff - where basically, you pay a low rate for overnight usage (when you're not generating) and then the rate is higher in the daytime (but you shouldn't need to purchase much, as you'll be generating). You also earn approx. €0.05 per kWh that you export into the grid, if you're not using what you generate.
They provide a calculation which shows how long it would take to recover your investment (in my case 6-7 years); and they also offer finance. They also do all the paperwork for obtaining approval from your local council, etc. I missed out on getting any grants, so you should also enquire if there are grants or discounts against your IBI which the regional councils, etc. as any of these need to be claimed in advance of installation.
I paid around €4K for 5 panels delivering a maximum of 1.6kW, which was calculated to cover my average daytime consumption. I've seen people pay more for a lot more kW, but most of the benefit is in avoiding buying power from Iberdrola due to your self-consumption, so whilst you get a feed-in tariff (as mentioned above) when generating more than you need, this takes longer to recover the investment.
The system was also designed so that I could add more panels in the future fairly easily (if, for example, I bought an electric vehicle).
Independent companies can do most of the above, are probably cheaper and may be more helpful with obtaining grants, etc. (my only criticism of my experience with Iberdrola) but you would have to arrange the change of tariff with Iberdrola yourself, once you have all the correct documentation.
I'm saving €30 - €50 per month off my bill, which is on track for the expected 6-7 year return period.
In answer to your other post about whether solar can generate all the electricity you require - Yes, but you would then also need to buy batteries, which puts the cost up a lot. There is another regular poster on here who I have seen give good advice based on her experience with solar & batteries, so hopefully, she'll read this and also respond to your questions.
Hope this helps!
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51pm
RichT wrote on Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:14pm:
I had solar panels (and air-con) supplied & installed by Iberdrola in June 2021.
They provided a free estimate by email - they use your current consumption pattern and a google image of the property to recommend the best location for the panels; and then followed up with a site survey to confirm costs. ...
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After installation, they will then move you onto their Solar tariff - where basically, you pay a low rate for overnight usage (when you're not generating) and then the rate is higher in the daytime (but you shouldn't need to purchase much, as you'll be generating). You also earn approx. €0.05 per kWh that you export into the grid, if you're not using what you generate.
They provide a calculation which shows how long it would take to recover your investment (in my case 6-7 years); and they also offer finance. They also do all the paperwork for obtaining approval from your local council, etc. I missed out on getting any grants, so you should also enquire if there are grants or discounts against your IBI which the regional councils, etc. as any of these need to be claimed in advance of installation.
I paid around €4K for 5 panels delivering a maximum of 1.6kW, which was calculated to cover my average daytime consumption. I've seen people pay more for a lot more kW, but most of the benefit is in avoiding buying power from Iberdrola due to your self-consumption, so whilst you get a feed-in tariff (as mentioned above) when generating more than you need, this takes longer to recover the investment.
The system was also designed so that I could add more panels in the future fairly easily (if, for example, I bought an electric vehicle).
Independent companies can do most of the above, are probably cheaper and may be more helpful with obtaining grants, etc. (my only criticism of my experience with Iberdrola) but you would have to arrange the change of tariff with Iberdrola yourself, once you have all the correct documentation.
I'm saving €30 - €50 per month off my bill, which is on track for the expected 6-7 year return period.
In answer to your other post about whether solar can generate all the electricity you require - Yes, but you would then also need to buy batteries, which puts the cost up a lot. There is another regular poster on here who I have seen give good advice based on her experience with solar & batteries, so hopefully, she'll read this and also respond to your questions.
Hope this helps!
Thanks rich, very informative. I fancy iberdrola because it’s easier although a bit more expensive it seems. Thanks again . Jami
Hi Jim try these lads English speakers every thing done very professional all permits sorted and iberdrola sorted very easy and you’ll definitely need more than 1.6kw I think ther prices start at 4K for 5 kw they fitted a 15kw system for me including batteries can recommend Joel enough and I think he lives near you if you want more info pm me
Posted: Tue Feb 7, 2023 6:56pm
RichT wrote on Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:14pm:
I had solar panels (and air-con) supplied & installed by Iberdrola in June 2021.
They provided a free estimate by email - they use your current consumption pattern and a google image of the property to recommend the best location for the panels; and then followed up with a site survey to confirm costs. ...
Read more...
...
After installation, they will then move you onto their Solar tariff - where basically, you pay a low rate for overnight usage (when you're not generating) and then the rate is higher in the daytime (but you shouldn't need to purchase much, as you'll be generating). You also earn approx. €0.05 per kWh that you export into the grid, if you're not using what you generate.
They provide a calculation which shows how long it would take to recover your investment (in my case 6-7 years); and they also offer finance. They also do all the paperwork for obtaining approval from your local council, etc. I missed out on getting any grants, so you should also enquire if there are grants or discounts against your IBI which the regional councils, etc. as any of these need to be claimed in advance of installation.
I paid around €4K for 5 panels delivering a maximum of 1.6kW, which was calculated to cover my average daytime consumption. I've seen people pay more for a lot more kW, but most of the benefit is in avoiding buying power from Iberdrola due to your self-consumption, so whilst you get a feed-in tariff (as mentioned above) when generating more than you need, this takes longer to recover the investment.
The system was also designed so that I could add more panels in the future fairly easily (if, for example, I bought an electric vehicle).
Independent companies can do most of the above, are probably cheaper and may be more helpful with obtaining grants, etc. (my only criticism of my experience with Iberdrola) but you would have to arrange the change of tariff with Iberdrola yourself, once you have all the correct documentation.
I'm saving €30 - €50 per month off my bill, which is on track for the expected 6-7 year return period.
In answer to your other post about whether solar can generate all the electricity you require - Yes, but you would then also need to buy batteries, which puts the cost up a lot. There is another regular poster on here who I have seen give good advice based on her experience with solar & batteries, so hopefully, she'll read this and also respond to your questions.
Hope this helps!
Hi Rich may I ask you a couple of questions please.
1) Do you have to have the solar panels it serviced every year, if so how much
2) The batteries quoted how long do these last and how much to replace.
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