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Micro Generation €400 Tax Free Exemption

Micro-generation in Ireland 2025: keep the €400 tax-free export exemption — and make it bigger Residential solar is on the rise in Ireland.  Things have changed substancially since I got my solar panels installed in May 2021. Back then it was not too common to see panels installed , there was only a few solar panel installers to choose from and you certainly did not get paid for excess electricity you sent back to the grid. Now there are way over 100,000 residential homes with roof top solar installed, many more installers to choose from and thanks to the micro

Perovskite Solar Panels: The Next Big Leap for Irish Homes

As the saying goes, the only constant is change and that is true for solar pv technology.A recent breakthrough in solar panel technology could soon see Irish homeowners getting much more bang for their buck when it comes to solar panels. A UK company called Oxford PV has recently delivered the first commercial perovskite tandem solar panels to a solar farm in the US. A first for Solar PV. Why Perovskite Panels Are Exciting News Perovskite solar panels are made up of a combination of traditional silicon cells with a new material called perovskite. This combination makes your solar panels

solar panels cost ireland

Solar Panels Ireland Cost

A typical solar panel installation cost in Ireland for an average house in 2025 will end up costing in the range of €5,000–€8,000.  This price has factored in grants from The SEAI. These upfront figures have a payback period in the order of 6–7 years, a notable improvement from a decade ago when paybacks were 10+ years Solar Panel Cost Ireland Estimations for 2025 Let’s take a broader look at Solar PV pricing in Ireland. In 2025,  our research shows installing solar panels on an Irish home generally costs from €3,200 to €15,600, depending on system size and setup.  Grants

Thermodynamic Solar Panels

Thermodynamic Solar Panels

If your main issue to resolve is an efficient and eco friendly way to heat water then Thermodynamic Solar Panels might be worth considering. Unlike their traditional counterparts solar panels, they don’t solely rely on sunlight but rather draw upon the ambient air to heat your water, offering a consistent and eco-friendly hot water supply. As you consider the advantages of integrating this technology into your home or business, you’ll likely weigh its potential to significantly reduce your energy bills against the initial setup cost. However, before making any decisions, it’s crucial to explore both the bright possibilities and the

The history of the development of IEC 60364

IEC 60364 is an international standard that specifies requirements for electrical installations (including solar panels in Ireland ) in buildings. It provides guidelines and regulations to ensure electrical safety, efficiency, and reliability in various types of structures, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The development of IEC 60364 is a result of efforts by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), a global organization that develops and publishes international standards for electrical and electronic technologies. Here’s an overview of the history and development of IEC 60364: It’s important to refer to the latest edition and updates of IEC 60364 for the most

Solar Panel Installation – How to get it right

Installing solar panels on your home is not a trivial matter. Apart from the financial cost of the installation, it is a very complicated and technical endeavour requiring very specific skills and training. You will need roofers, scaffolders and electricians specifically trained on solar installations. Typically, your local electrician doesn’t do this kind of work because of the challenges involved. Think about it: You are installing a power generating & possibly storage system in your home. Over the months and years, megawatts of electricity are going to be generated, possibly stored in a battery, and then fed into your home

VAT reduction on Solar Panels

  National press reported Sunday that the government intends to reduce VAT on the sale and installation of solar panels. VAT is currently charged at a rate of 13.5%. This saving will reduce the time it will take to recover the costs of your solar panel installation. Press coverage reports that this will reduce payback time from 7 years to 6 years. While if true, this news is welcome, after many years of lobbying, an official announcement from government clarifying the details of when and how the change will take affect has not been made. Will the reduction only be

Is it worth getting a battery with solar panels?

  First of all, it is important to say you do not need to have a battery with your solar panels . It will work perfectly well without them. https://solarshare.ie/products/solar-panels-ireland/If you do not have batteries as part of your solar panel system, you also can get away with a normal inverter and not a hybrid inverter that is required if you have batteries. If you do not know what an inverter is click here for an explanation.   Obviously, if you do not have a battery connected to your PV system, any power your panels generate that you do not