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Our indicative residential range is €5,500 to €14,000 before grants, but the actual price depends on the surveyed system size, roof, access, electrical work and battery choice. The estimator is a budgeting illustration only; a site-specific written quote is required. Any 2026 Solar PV support is calculated pro rata and capped at €1,800, subject to SEAI approval.

Savings vary materially with system output, shading, electricity usage, battery operation, import price and your supplier's export tariff. The estimator uses visible assumptions for illustration; it is not a savings guarantee. Ask your supplier for its current Clean Export Guarantee rate.

In 2026 the domestic Solar PV grant is €700 per kWp up to 2kWp, then €200 per additional kWp up to 4kWp, calculated pro rata and capped at €1,800. The current domestic grant page does not list a separate battery grant. Eligible homes need SEAI approval and a Letter of Offer before work, and must use the required active SEAI-registered company and installer. Normal self-managed grants are paid after compliant completion evidence; only an eligible One Stop Shop arrangement may deduct support upfront.

Yes — solar panels work very well in Ireland. Solar PV panels generate electricity from daylight, not direct sunshine, so they produce energy even on cloudy days. Ireland receives around 950–1,100 kWh of solar irradiance per kWp installed per year, which is more than enough to make solar a worthwhile investment. In fact, Ireland's moderate temperatures actually help — solar panels are more efficient in cooler conditions than in extreme heat. A well-designed system in Dublin will generate around 3,500–4,500 kWh per year, which is typically 60–80% of an average household's annual electricity consumption.

Most residential solar panel installations take 1–2 days from scaffolding to completion. A straightforward pitched roof installation (8–12 panels) is typically done in a single day. Larger systems, flat roof installations, or systems with battery storage may take an additional half day. The only disruption is brief periods when we need to access your consumer unit to connect the system. We always schedule installations in advance and confirm timelines so you can plan your week.

Under the Clean Export Guarantee, your electricity supplier may pay for metered excess electricity exported to the grid. Rates and payment terms vary by supplier and can change, so confirm the current tariff directly. Export also depends on compliant ESB Networks micro-generation notification and metering; it is not guaranteed from a quoted start date.

A correctly designed battery may increase solar self-consumption, but the result depends on household load, usable battery capacity, control settings and tariffs. Backup during a power cut requires specifically designed and installed backup capability; an ordinary battery installation does not imply whole-home backup. Compare the surveyed with-battery and without-battery projections before deciding.

Standard solar panel systems (without battery) shut down during a power cut for safety reasons — this is a grid requirement to protect ESB engineers working on the lines. However, if you have a battery storage system with backup capability, your home can continue running on stored solar energy during a power cut. The battery automatically switches to backup mode and powers essential circuits in your home. This is one of the key advantages of adding battery storage to your solar system.

In most cases, no. Solar panels on residential properties are exempt from planning permission in Ireland, provided the panels don't project more than 15cm from the roof surface, don't extend above the ridge line, and the total area doesn't exceed 12 square metres (or 50% of the roof area, whichever is less). There are some exceptions for listed buildings, architectural conservation areas, and apartments. We check all of this during our free site survey and advise you if any special considerations apply.

We cover all of Dublin — from Swords and Malahide in the north, through the city centre, to Tallaght, Dún Laoghaire, and Bray in the south. We also serve parts of Meath, Wicklow, and Kildare. Our team is based in Park West (Dublin 12), so we can reach most areas within 30 minutes. Use the area checker below to confirm coverage, or call us on 01 963 6636.