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Battery storage allows you to store excess energy generated by your solar PV system for use when the sun isn’t shining, increasing your energy independence. Smart meters help you monitor energy usage and export surplus energy back to the grid, ensuring you make the most out of your solar energy system. Additionally, integrating electric vehicle (EV) charging with your solar PV system can further enhance your energy savings and environmental benefits.

Ireland is making significant strides towards a sustainable future, with solar energy playing a pivotal role in the nation’s renewable energy strategy. The National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) 2021 - 2030 outlines the country's ambitious goals and the steps being taken to achieve them. Here, we delve into the key aspects of the plan that highlight the progress and future of solar energy in Ireland.

One of the biggest incentives for installing solar PV in Ireland is the availability of SEAI grants. These grants make it easier for homeowners to afford solar PV systems, reducing the upfront costs and making solar energy more accessible. With funding available, there's never been a better time to invest in solar energy and contribute to a sustainable future.

Installing solar PV is a straightforward process that typically takes 1-2 days. The system includes solar panels, an inverter, and often a battery. Your installer will conduct a site survey, design a system tailored to your home, and handle all the necessary permits and paperwork.

Solar Photovoltaics (PV) is a revolutionary technology that converts daylight directly into electricity. Unlike solar thermal collectors, which produce hot water, Solar PV systems generate electricity that can be used to power your home. These systems are composed of solar panels made up of many solar cells.

Solar PV systems offer numerous benefits for homeowners. They significantly reduce electricity bills, provide a return on investment, and increase the value of your home. Environmentally, they help reduce carbon emissions, making your household greener.

Ireland is rapidly advancing in the global solar energy landscape, as highlighted in the SolarPower Europe "Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024." The report places Ireland among the significant "16 GW-scale markets" by 2024, underscoring our nation’s growing capacity and ambitious targets.

The solar revolution continues to gain momentum across Ireland, as evidenced by the latest updates from our members at the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA).

The Renewable Electricity Support Scheme 4 (RESS 4), managed by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, is pivotal in advancing renewable electricity projects in Ireland to meet ambitious targets set by the Climate Action Plan 2024. These targets include achieving 80% renewable energy by 2030, with specific goals of 9 GW for onshore wind and 8 GW for solar capacity.

Welcome to the second edition of our Scale of Solar Report, marking the second European Solar Day on 21 June—celebrated on the brightest and longest day of the year. This day is a moment of collective action as we come together to celebrate the power and potential of the sun.

The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA), in collaboration with Solar Power Europe, is marking European Solar Day today with a range of educational activities tailored for schools and young people.

In Q1 2024, solar PV grants continue to be the SEAI’s most popular demand led programme. For domestic rooftop solar, the SEAI notes that reductions in grant supports let to a spike in demand in December 2023 and resulted in applications increasing by only 3% year on year in 2024.