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A typical residential solar panel system in Dublin costs between €5,500 and €14,000 after the SEAI grant. The exact price depends on system size, roof type, and whether you add battery storage. A standard 3-bed semi with average electricity usage usually suits a 3.5–4.2kW system, which costs around €7,000–€8,500 after the €2,100 SEAI grant. Our free Solar Estimator gives you a personalised price range in under 2 minutes — based on your actual usage and property.

Most Dublin homeowners save between €800 and €1,500 per year on electricity bills with solar panels. The exact savings depend on your system size, electricity usage patterns, and whether you have a battery. Without a battery, you'll typically use about 35% of what your panels generate (the rest is exported). With a 5kWh battery, self-consumption rises to around 60%, and with a 10kWh battery, it can reach 80%. You also earn from excess electricity exported to the grid through the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff, currently around 18.5c per kWh.

The SEAI offers a grant of up to €2,100 towards the cost of solar PV panels for homes built and occupied before 2021. There's an additional €600 grant available if you install a battery storage system. You must use an SEAI-registered contractor (like GES) to qualify. We handle the entire application process on your behalf — you don't need to fill in any forms or deal with SEAI directly. The grant is deducted from your invoice, so you never pay the full amount 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.

The Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) is a government-backed scheme that pays you for excess electricity your solar panels export to the grid. Your electricity supplier pays you a per-unit rate for every kWh you export — currently around 18.5c per kWh with most suppliers. This means even when you're not using electricity at home (e.g., during the day while at work), your panels are still earning you money. The payment appears as a credit on your electricity bill. We handle the ESB micro-generation registration so you can start earning from day one.

Adding a battery significantly increases your self-consumption of solar energy. Without a battery, you typically use about 35% of what your panels generate — the rest is exported at a lower rate than what you pay to import electricity. A 5kWh battery increases self-consumption to around 60%, and a 10kWh battery can push it to 80%. The financial payback for batteries is longer than for panels alone (around 8–10 years vs 5–7 years), but they offer energy independence, protection against power cuts, and higher overall savings. Our hybrid inverters are battery-ready, so you can always add one later.

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.