ᐅ How large should the photovoltaic system be?

Created on: 31 Jan 2022 19:50
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MeinHaus45
We received a quote from the electrician for a 10 kWp photovoltaic system. However, I am wondering whether investing in a 10 kWp system is really cost-effective or if a smaller system might be sufficient. Our four-person household consumes around 4,500 kWh in our rented apartment without a heat pump. In our planned single-family house (140 m² (1,507 sq ft), KfW 55 standard), there will be an air-to-water heat pump and possibly an electric car in the future. I am not familiar with the energy consumption of heat pumps, but wouldn’t 8 kWp or even less be enough? We do not want to feed electricity back to the grid, and the feed-in tariff is not a reason for us to choose a larger system.
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Deliverer
1 Feb 2022 12:37
Unless you are installing a steeple roof, yes.

A standalone photovoltaic system with 10 kWp currently costs around €1400/kWp (without tax).
For 20 kWp, the price drops to about €1200/kWp.
If it’s more expensive, the solar installer usually won’t accept the job, for whatever reason.
About a year ago, both prices were roughly €200 cheaper.

How much you want to spend on a battery storage system (where price ranges vary widely) is up to you. If it costs more than €250/kW, it probably won’t break even. In any case, it is unnecessary.

(All values are averages. Usual regional differences apply.)
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borxx
1 Feb 2022 15:15
Deliverer schrieb:

If it costs more than 250 €/kW, it probably won’t break even.

Do you have a specific model that fits this?
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Stefan001
1 Feb 2022 15:26
MeinHaus45 schrieb:

So, am I correct in understanding this? A 10kWp system with a 6kWp battery including installation should be achievable for a maximum of €20,000 gross?
Hmm, the current offers I'm getting here in the north unfortunately suggest otherwise....
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Deliverer
1 Feb 2022 15:30
Yes, at the moment you have to search quite a bit because almost all are overloaded and therefore making defensive offers.
borxx schrieb:

Do you have a specific model that fits?

None is available on the market yet, unless building it yourself is an option.
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MeinHaus45
1 Feb 2022 15:38
Stefan001 schrieb:

Well, the current offers I’m getting here in the north unfortunately say otherwise....

May I ask what was offered there?
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Stefan001
1 Feb 2022 16:00
10 kWp, 18 kW gross. Storage 8 kWh 4.5 kW gross.

It might be worth mentioning that the 10 kWp system is equipped with individual power optimizers. This could possibly justify the price to some extent.

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