How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Ireland?
How much do solar panels cost in Ireland? This is one of the most common questions we get asked. While we can’t give you an exact figure (there’s not a blanket approach to good installations) we can give you an overview of average costs on what would be considered a standard family home. The good […]
What are the main problems associated with installing solar in your home?
Over the past few years, two great things have happened. Solar technology has advanced significantly while also becoming less expensive. No complaints on those counts. Getting solar panels installed has proven to be an efficient way for homes and businesses alike to produce their own electricity, without doing damage to the environment. PV or photovoltaic […]
Do solar panels need servicing?
Servicing your panels encompasses verification of the safe operation of the electrical components of the solar photovoltaic system. Will you need to don the rubber gloves and get some sudsy warm water out? Maybe, but cleaning solar panels is usually very light work. As they have no moving parts, your duty of care is minor. […]
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR SOLAR PANELS TO PAY FOR THEMSELVES?
How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves or, in other words, what is the payback period? There is a bit of leg work to do when it comes to finding out. Why? Because every system is different. Why? Because every home is different. Why? Because what people need in terms […]
A guide to the solar panel installation process
This blog is going to be a short one. Why? Because we don’t believe in making a mountain out of a molehill. Here’s a step by step, 1, 2, 3 guide to the simple and straightforward solar panel installation process. The whole operation tends to take no longer than one day. As always, ensure you’re […]
101: Solar Panels Product Overview
What are we looking to achieve with a 101: solar panel product overview? We want you to know what solar panels do and why they’re worth investing in. What do solar panels do? Solar panels allow for the collection of solar or photovoltaic cells which convert solar energy i.e. sunlight into electricity. In other words, […]
Selling Your Excess Solar Panel Energy Back To The Grid
Good news, hot off the press. We have been waiting for this announcement with bated breath. It’s been a long time coming and now that it’s landed we felt the urge to share it with you. There’s a microgeneration support scheme (MSS) in town (or soon to be, following final design submission and government approval. […]
2021 Grants for PV Solar Panels in Ireland
Since publishing there have been significant changes to the grants available in Ireland. To read what’s available in 2023 please click here. Looking for information on grants can become an all consuming task. It’s possible to spend hours mired with questions, not just about what the grant pertains to, but the relevance of what […]
10 Interesting Facts About Solar Panels You Probably Didn’t Know
If you find yourself here, it’s quite probable that you are doing your due diligence on solar panels before you invest or, something has sparked an initial curiosity. So, here we give to you, ten interesting and useful facts at a scroll. In this instance, knowledge is solar power. 1. Solar power isn’t new; it’s […]