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Like anything with a list of pros, there are also some cons to consider when deciding if solar is for you.
All homeowners (including landlords and private individuals) who have homes that were
Influence the way your community views electricity.
Thermal energy has various everyday uses like heating your home during cold weather or heating water with solar energy instead of traditional gas boiler and immersion systems. Other popular applications of solar energy include things like powering security and lighting systems, electrifying fences, and aerating garden ponds.
SEAI will electronically receive the documentation relating to your installation.
Home heating. You could save money on your energy bills.
Most important is that you get the grant for solar power.
Export excess solar energy to the grid using our
Solar experts who carry out your property survey can give you advice on your particular circumstances.
Allow 4 to 6 weeks after that for payment. If an inspection is necessary, this time will be extended.
Solar experts can provide you with valuable advice when they carry out a property survey.
*A typical solar PV system will save 50% of the electricity consumed by a home, which is 4200kWh/units. Approx. 8 x Solar panels or 3.2kWp can generate. 2700 units/year (2100kWh/units).
It is not like other grants that require the home to be built.
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Solar PV systems are typically 10 panels, with a diverter to heat water. Its average price is EUR7.975 be-fore grant. A site survey is required to get an accurate quote. This 10 panel (4.1kWp), EUR5,575, system would cost EUR5,575. Solar Share is committed to maintaining the price of all installations with deposits paid before 1st May 2023. Installed, you could save around EUR 1,190 annually (based upon solar electricity self consumption at 2,280kWh with exports of 1,220kWh). You will see a return on your investment in five years, based on the current electricity prices of 41c/kWh.
You can influence how your community views energy.
Installing our Solar Photovoltaic Panels (PV), your home can produce clean, renewable energy using day-light. This is a natural and free resource.
Before you invest in solar PV, familiarise yourself with the contents of the Solar PV Scheme Application Guide which includes the Terms and Conditions of the scheme.
Solar panels and solar energy systems are priced according to the amount of electricity you require for your home or office.
Installing solar panels on your roof will produce renewable energy
While solar panels do generate energy during cloudy and rainy days, they may not be enough to meet your home's energy requirements. Of course, any power deficit can be comfortably met with battery-stored energy or from the excess energy sent to the energy grid.
between �6,000 and �18,000 Professional installers will assess your property to look at how many solar panels you will need and if your current roof structure can accommodate the solar system. The average cost of solar panel installation in Ireland is between �6,000 and �18,000.
25 to 30 years The industry standard for most solar panels' lifespans is 25 to 30 years. Most reputable manufacturers offer production warranties for 25 years or more. The average break even point for solar panel energy savings occurs six to 10 years after installation.