Cost Estimator — a ballpark install price by tier
The Cost Estimator is the tool for the first “how much will this cost me?” conversation. Enter a system size, pick a component tier, and get an all-parts-and-labour ballpark broken down by line item — useful before you’ve priced specific brands, before you know the roof, and often before the customer is ready for a formal quote.
Reach for it when the customer wants a number for a rough size and you don’t want to open the Quote Generator yet — fast, editable, a defensible starting figure by cost category. Once the conversation moves toward committing, switch to the Quote Generator for a customer-ready price.
How to run it
Section titled “How to run it”- From your sidebar, open Pre-Sales Tools → Cost Estimator.
- Enter a System size (kWp) — defaults to 5.
- Pick a Component tier: Budget (entry-level, tighter margins), Standard (mid-range, the default), or Premium (top-tier components).
- Results update as you type.
What the result tells you
Section titled “What the result tells you”A line-item table breaks the total down by component — Panels, Inverter, Mounting, DC/AC Switchboard, Cabling, Labour — followed by Total (excl. VAT), a + VAT @ 6% line, and Total (incl. VAT). The tool always applies the Greek reduced VAT rate of 6% regardless of your account’s country — it doesn’t currently adjust for other jurisdictions.
The real numbers
Section titled “The real numbers”Per-kWp rates the tool uses today, in € excl. VAT:
| Component | Budget | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panels | 250 | 350 | 500 |
| Inverter | 80 | 120 | 180 |
| Mounting | 50 | 80 | 120 |
| DC/AC Switchboard | 30 | 60 | 100 |
| Cabling | 30 | 40 | 60 |
| Labour | 100 | 150 | 200 |
| Per-kWp total | €540 | €800 | €1,160 |
Switchboard is really a fixed cost — the per-kWp figure is a smoothed approximation, good for 3–15 kWp systems and rougher outside that range.
Editing the rates for your business
Section titled “Editing the rates for your business”If your actual supplier prices differ, use the Adjust component rates — edit to refine expander below the results. Edits apply for the current session only — nothing is saved, and reopening the tool returns to the defaults. Deliberate: this is a scratch pad, not a place for persistent rates.
Difference from the ROI Calculator’s install cost
Section titled “Difference from the ROI Calculator’s install cost”Cost Estimator prices components + labour per tier, no permits or grid-connection fees. roi-calculator uses a single all-in figure (€1,300/kWp) that folds those in — so a 5 kWp system shows €4,000 excl. VAT here (Standard) but ~€6,500 all-in there. Both are correct for their purpose: one prices what’s in the crate, the other the total a homeowner pays.
The important caveat
Section titled “The important caveat”This is a ballpark, not a quote. Use the Quote Generator for a real price with real brand names, quantities, and correctly-applied VAT. If you’re outside Greece, confirm the right VAT treatment with your accountant — this tool’s 6% won’t reflect your local rate.
Where to go from here
Section titled “Where to go from here”- The full pre-sales toolkit: pre-sales-tools-overview
- Once you’ve committed to a size, calculate payback: roi-calculator
- Lay out the panels on a real roof plane: panel-layout