Solar PV panels (photovoltaic), which are most often installed on roofs, convert sunlight into electricity, without emitting carbon dioxide. You can use this to heat water, power your home or store it in a battery. You can receive credit of 21c/kWh for any surplus electricity that you export through the Microgeneration Support Scheme.
Most important is that you get the grant for solar power.
Home heating. You could save money on your energy bills.
Recently, the Government cut the VAT rate on solar panels for supply and installation from 13.50% to 0%. We are pleased with this decision, and we will pass the full discount on to our customers. Our highly competitive supply and installation prices will remain unchanged. Ireland has taken another step in its journey towards cleaner, cheaper renewable energy.
The grant is designed to help you pay for the installation of solar PV panels that will generate renewable electricity at home.
There are SEAI grants up to €2,400 available to you right now. The recent Government decision to abolish VAT on the supply and installation of solar panels has now lowered costs too. On average it takes less than 5 years for your investment in a PV panel system to pay for itself.
The payment comes in the form of a credit on your electric bill.
Installing your solar system
If your needs change, you can easily add additional batteries to your Sonnen battery.
Solar PV (photovoltaic panels), most commonly installed on the roof, convert sunlight to electricity with-out producing any carbon emissions. The electricity can be used for heating water, to power your house or stored in batteries.
After this, allow between 4 and 6 weeks to pay, plus additional time if you need an inspection.
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Solar PV panels will allow you to generate electricity from renewable sources at home.
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Solar panels are naturally most efficient on sunny days because of the direct sunlight being harnessed.
The battery stores the unused generated power from your solar PV array for later use, this ensures that you use practically all the power your PV has generated .The battery can also be set to charge on cheap-er night rate electricity which can then be used during the day for further savings. The Sonnen battery optimises self-consumption by using weather forecasting and self-learning usage algorithms to create an individual usage profile to maximise self-consumption in the home.
Integrated energy storage system that allows energy management and control.
*A solar PV system on average can save you over 50% on your electricity costs per year. This is based on a typical household consumption of 4200kWh/units. The approximate output of 8 Solar PV panels, or 3.2kWp is approximately. The solar PV panels can generate 2700 units per annum (2100kWh/units).
The best brands of solar panels offer reliability, efficiency, and strong warranties. Popular brands in Ireland include SunPower, LG, and Panasonic. Choosing a reputable brand ensures better performance and long-term support for your solar installation.
To qualify for the SEAI solar panel grant, your home must have been built and occupied before 2021. The installation must use new materials and be carried out by a registered installer. A post-installation Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment is also required to confirm the improvement in energy efficiency.
Installing solar panels in Ireland offers several benefits, including reducing electricity bills, decreasing carbon footprints, and increasing property value. Solar energy is a renewable resource, helping homeowners contribute to a sustainable future while potentially earning from feed-in tariffs.