I like Alt-E too. Try CED Greentech. 20% less if you are within 3 hrs to pick up. ?I bought two sets of Chines cells from 2 suppliers and it was smooth sailing. I have tried hard like 5 times to buy China panels and it is almost like they don't want to sell them, or you can get them for the same price here in the states... I am in Michigan and keep going back to Alte on the east coast....I have bought 3 sets from them...Local Michigan suppliers were expensive also.
Did you pay using Alibaba or out of Alibaba?The panels have arrived today after 54 days since the day I've first messaged "DAH SOLAR Brain" on WhatsApp. Very well packaged and none were damaged. I will add some photos later. But I can wholehardheartedly recommend this seller.
My MPP inverters and charge controllers just cleared customs and should be delivered Monday hopefully. Ordered all my conduit and switchboards to start putting it all together.The EPever Tracer10420AN MPPT chargers have arrived so now I can also confirm that Ningbo Cinco Solar Co., Ltd. is a reputable company. They were very well packaged too. I've talked to "Mrs. Molly Peng" she speaks good English and was very helpful.
So it looks like I have everything I needed from China the rest is better to be bought locally. Now to simply mount in on the several roofs I have left and connect it all together and I'll be done with it. ?
I've also tried to get some solar cables quoted since the installation will be pretty far away from the chargers/batteries/inverter but honestly it's not worth it. 0 difference in price. Better to buy cable locally at least here in Europe.
And beware that since 1st of May 2022 it's supposedly harder to get panels directly from DAH. Maybe you will have to go through some local sales manager I don't know.
in conclusionBoth payments (the first 30% deposit and then the rest) went through normal bank transfer. Only like the first few messages were through Alibaba the rest was done on WhatsApp/E-Mail.
My bifacials are currently on a boat heading to Australia, cost about 150USD for 550W panels.
What equipment are you having trouble getting @MaximusAnonus ? I need to make a post in show and tell, Just reeceived all my breakeres the other day some how fedex got them to me without import or VAT/GST tax being charged. My last majoy orders are probably Battery cable and 6mm Solar cable and some copper flat bar to make a bus bar.
@danmc You will probably need to order by the pallet, the sales guy was asking me to order 2 or 3 pallets minimum(31 Panels per pallet).
well it's DAH so I wasn't really worried they are a BIG companyThanks MaximusAnonus. The fact they even arrived and resemble what was advertised is reassuring.
That's a good point though about the size and roof space. I'm fitting out a barn roof which i'm guessing is about 55sqm, but it's in a T-shape so I could potentially get caught out by the bigger panels not letting me maximise the space. I'll have to climb up and have a good measure to check.
Thanks again.
Right now for example the aluminum extrusions that will hold the panels in place. I've had them on order with a company but they simply canceled it and went "well we can't get them so go away".My bifacials are currently on a boat heading to Australia, cost about 150USD for 550W panels.
What equipment are you having trouble getting @MaximusAnonus ? I need to make a post in show and tell, Just reeceived all my breakeres the other day some how fedex got them to me without import or VAT/GST tax being charged. My last majoy orders are probably Battery cable and 6mm Solar cable and some copper flat bar to make a bus bar.
@danmc You will probably need to order by the pallet, the sales guy was asking me to order 2 or 3 pallets minimum(31 Panels per pallet).
My rule of thumb with chinese is if they don't speak perfect (weird is ok) English then don't really bother since there will be trouble. I'm not saying they will outright scam you but there will be some problems along the way.Cheers. Yeah I'm after 50-60 so hopefully should be ok. The hardest thing so far is finding a reputable Chinese supplier. Looks like a potential minefield.
Also unsure sure what taxes I'm going to get stung with being in the UK.