Project Solar
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Prices that scream scam
I've had my solar system in place since June - it's generated 1.67MWh since; but it wasn't Project Solar that installed. After my experience I used them to give me an idea kf what NOT to get or be like. The first issue I had was the pushy sales pitch which assumed everyone knows nothing about solar, the costs involved, the savings it can generate and all that. I tried not to be too rude and to get to the point, the reason they were actually there - to generate a quote for how many panels on the roof as well as the inverter and battery. Took an hour to get this this point. I was eventually quoted something in the region of £25,000 for 7/8 panels on the south roof and 8 on the north. I argued you could fit more (based on other quotes id already had) but I was immediately shot down with NO! I also said, based on my low usage the cost of scaffolding and panels on the north and their ~50% worse power output, would not be worth it. Again, shot down, IT IS WORTH IT!! Then the battery discussion: I had next to no choice on what I was offered in terms of size, again based on usage anything higher than 10kwh would be excessive - they kept pushing a battery management strategy to keep the import costs down or remove entirely. While this does have merit, the pennies saved with this would take decades to recoup the cost of the obscene £25,000 quote. I think I audibly scoffed a the price when it was eventually revealed. ~£15,000 for the whole install plus scaffolding and to make it affordable, why not pay monthly for 25 years with a 10% interest rate, which added that extra £10,000. I almost fell off my chair. Gobsmacked. I settled with a local company who fitted 6kwp of panels on the south roof only, a 5kwh battery and a 6kw inverter (Fox ESS). Scaffolding, installation and bird proofing took the total to around £8000. What I have is more than enough for so much less. Do your research! Don't get suckered in to low monthly prices with stupid high interest. Do you own financial affordability sums, get a loan from the bank cheaper, get a 0% credit card, anything than what project solar and pedaling. I feel sorry for people that fell for this and didn't go to a friendly, cheaper local installer. (Based in north east)