Home solar panelsfor every Irish home

Solar power is electricity generated from sunlight using photovoltaic (PV) panels. Solar energy, the radiant light and heat from the sun, is converted into usable solar electricity for your home. In Ireland, home solar panels can generate 80–100% of a typical household's electricity needs, even with our climate.

Solar PV panels contain silicon cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC) solar electricity. An inverter converts this to alternating current (AC) at 230V, providing solar power for your home. Any surplus solar energy is exported to the grid for a feed-in payment of 15–32c/kWh, or stored in a battery.

Yes. With the SEAI grant of up to €1,800, 0% VAT, and feed-in tariffs, a typical solar panel system pays for itself in 4–6 years and generates free electricity for 25+ years. Over 160,000+ Irish homes have already installed solar panels.

A typical 4.4 kWp system (10 panels) costs approximately €7,700 before the SEAI grant, or around €5,900 after the €1,800 grant. 0% VAT applies to residential installations. Prices vary by installer and equipment.

Most Irish homes need 8–12 panels (3.5–5.3 kWp). The sweet spot is 10 panels (4.4 kWp), which maximises the SEAI grant and covers 80–100% of average household electricity. Use our solar calculator for a personalised estimate.

Modern solar panels last 25–30 years. Performance degrades slowly at 0.3–0.5% per year, so after 25 years they still produce 85–90% of their original output. Inverters typically last 10–15 years. Batteries are warranted for 10–12 years.