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City Plumbing DMEGC 515W Plug-In Solar Kit (DME-515W-BW-1)

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City Plumbing DMEGC 515W single-panel plug-in solar kit with mounting hardware

The City Plumbing DMEGC 515W Plug-In Solar Kit (DME-515W-BW-1) is a 515W single-panel plug-in solar kit supplied by City Plumbing.

This kit combines one DMEGC 515W solar panel with an 800VA Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow microinverter and an adjustable mounting system suitable for ground, wall or balcony installations.

Price including delivery: £348
View at City Plumbing (paid link)

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What’s included

Panels

  • 1 × 515W DMEGC panel
  • 515W total panel capacity
  • TOPCon N-Type

Microinverter

  • Hoymiles HF-800-WB HiFlow
  • 800VA maximum AC output
  • 1 PV input channel
  • 1 independent MPPT

Mounting system

  • Suitable for ground, wall, balcony & flat roof
  • 15° to 45° adjustable mounting angle

AC & DC cables

  • 5m AC cable
  • 2m DC cable

Warranty

  • 10 year guarantee (City Plumbing)

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Strong value and panel capacity: At £348 including delivery, this kit combines one of the highest single-panel capacities currently available with one of the lowest kit prices.
  • High-efficiency panel: The supplied DMEGC panel delivers an excellent 23% module efficiency.
  • Flexible mounting options: The supplied mount suits ground, wall, balcony or flat roof installation and adjusts from 15° to 45°, helping you optimise the panel angle to capture more sunlight and improve generation.

Cons

  • Large and heavy panel: The panel measures 1.97m × 1.13m and weighs 27.1kg, so check you have enough space and a practical installation plan, particularly for wall-mounted installations.
  • Often out of stock: Their strong pricing means City Plumbing kits can sell out quickly, so availability is often inconsistent.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the City Plumbing DMEGC 515W Plug-In Solar Kit (DME-515W-BW-1) are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
DMEGC
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
515W
Technology
TOPCon N-Type
Dimensions
197 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
27.1kg per panel
Module efficiency
23%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.4%
DC cable length
2m

Microinverter

Manufacturer
Hoymiles
Model
HF-800-WB HiFlow
Maximum output
800VA
PV input channels
1
Independent MPPTs
1
Weight
2.1kg
Peak efficiency
97%
Start-up voltage
22V
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
AC cable length
5m

Where to buy

The City Plumbing DMEGC 515W Plug-In Solar Kit (DME-515W-BW-1) is available to buy directly from City Plumbing.

Direct from kit supplier

Prices and availability can change. Always confirm the complete kit specification and current price with the retailer before buying.

Other items you may need

This plug-in solar kit includes all of the main equipment needed to get set up, but depending on where and how you install it, there may be a couple of additional items worth considering.

Ballast

If you’re installing the kit freestanding, you’ll need ballast to weigh down the mounting frame and help prevent movement or uplift. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the required ballast weight and positioning.

View ballast blocks at Wickes

Cable protection

If the AC cable runs through an exposed area, split conduit can provide additional protection. Because the plugs and connectors are moulded onto the cable, split conduit can be fitted around it without needing to remove them.

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Estimate savings and payback

Estimated solar generation, annual savings and payback period for the City Plumbing DMEGC 515W Plug-In Solar Kit depend on where you live, how the kit is positioned, and crucially, how much of the solar electricity your household uses.

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