Solar PV panels

Solar PV, also called Photovoltaic, uses the sun's energy to convert daylight into renewable energy. The electricity is then consumed within the home, reducing your need to buy energy from a supplier. When a Solar PV system produces more energy than a home needs, the extra energy can go to your immersion heater. Solar PV is not to be confused with Solar Thermal - while Solar Thermal heats water only, Solar PV gives you free electricity and hot water. Watch our promotional video here for even more information.

An average size Solar PV install would include 10 panels and a hot water diverter with average price of €7,975 (before grant) but is dependant on site survey for accurate quotation. The price after grant of €2,400 for this 10 panel (4.1kWp) system would be €5,575.

All installs with deposits paid since 1st May 2023, will benefit from 0% VAT and Electric Ireland are committed to maintaining pricing following this announcement.

Once installed, you can save an estimated €1,190 each year (based on 2,280kWh of solar electricity being self consumed and 1,220kWh being exported to grid). At current electricity price of 41c/kWh and microgen rate of 21c/kWh, your investment payback is an estimated 5 years.

High Quality Solar PV panels mounted securely and safely to your roof. Quantity and output of system will be discussed to suit your needs during consultation.

An inverter to convert electricity from DC to usable power (AC) for your home.

A hot water diverter to send excess electricity to heat you water for free using the Immersion.

Option to add battery storage to your Solar PV system to save excess solar electricity for times when there is no sun.

Submission of NC6 form to ESB Networks so you can avail of Microgeneration tariff of 21c p/kWh for any exported electricity.

All work carries 5 year workmanship warranty.

All homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2021 can apply. This is defined as the date your electricity meter was installed.

The grant value is calculated on the total maximum output of the Solar PV system, measured in kWp. The grant value is €900 per kWp up to 2 kWp and €300 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp. The total maximum grant value is capped at €2100.

A post works BER assessment must be carried out before the grant can be processed. For more information on the Solar PV Grant and to complete application please visit SEAI.ie

Please visit SEAI.ie to complete Solar PV application.

The installation of solar panels on domestic properties is exempt from planning permission. Since the 7th of October 2022, there is no longer a limit to the area of solar panels which can be installed on rooftops of homes, anywhere in the country.

When we install the Electric Ireland Solar battery in your home, it is usually placed as close to the main electrical distribution board as possible. The location will be agreed beforehand with the homeowner. Installation typically takes one day to complete. Most of the work will be in the area of the distribution board, minimizing any disruption.

A good quality broadband connection is necessary to monitor how much power your home is using. Once installed the homeowner can review both the live and cumulative energy usage in the home on the free energy app from their smartphone.

Microgenerators generate clean, renewable energy to meet some or all of the electricity demands of a household or business.

The Government Microgeneration Support Scheme is now available so that those with a registered microgeneration device can sell any excess electricity back to Ireland’s electricity grid.

This will help households reduce their carbon footprint and save money.

Most Electric Ireland microgenerators have Solar PV installed on their roof. Your Solar PV installer would have registered an NC6 form on your behalf to ESB Networks. This form provides us with the information we need to set you up.

Electric Ireland is pleased to offer a rate of 19.5c per kWh. We estimate that this payment will range between €50-€300 per year, depending on the size and type of your microgeneration system (a typical installation of 10 panels would be about €150 per year).

Payment is made in the form of a credit on your electricity bill reflecting your microgeneration export in that period.

Electric Ireland supply home batteries made by Sonnen GmbH of Germany.

Known for their reliability, each battery is a fully integrated energy storage solution enabling users to change the way they manage and control their energy.

5 kWh which is the most common size for residential use.

7.5 kWh and 10 kWh also available.

The 5 kWh battery measures 88cm x 67cm x 23 and weighs 81kg

The 7.5 kWh battery measures 139cm x 67cm x 23cm and weighs 120kg

The 10 kWh battery measures 139cm x 67cm x 23cm and weighs 143kg

The battery is normally installed in the garage or utility room, location can be agreed at time of site survey. Installation normally takes less than a day to complete.

The battery stores the unused generated power from your solar PV array for later use, this ensures that you use practically all the power your PV has generated .The battery can also be set to charge on cheaper night rate electricity which can then be used during the day for further savings. The Sonnen battery optimises self-consumption by using weather forecasting and self-learning usage algorithms to create an individual usage profile to maximise self-consumption in the home.

The Sonnen Battery comes with a market-leading warranty of 10 years or 10,000 charge cycles, and a battery service life of 20 years. The performance guarantee states that the battery will be not less than 70% of its installed capacity after 10,000 cycles.

Yes, additional battery modules can be simply installed into your Sonnen battery should your requirements change.

Yes, the Sonnen battery relies on an internet connection to provide the system monitoring. Broadband is necessary to remotely identify and fix system faults online, as well as provide regular, free software updates to ensure that the functionality of the system is up-to-date. Internet connection is part of the warranty conditions.

The free Sonnen app and web portal provide an easy-to-use interface giving you the ability to monitor and manage your energy usage and generation 24/7. You can view current and historic data as well as see a forecast of expected solar generation and consumption for the next three days. The Sonnen app is available to download in iOS or Android stores – just search for “Sonnen”. There is a demo feature on the app which will enable you to explore the functionality of the system.

Due to grid safety requirements the battery will not operate in the event of a power cut. However a back up reserve unit is available as an optional extra.

Yes, as well as supplying and installing a battery as an optional extra with our Solar PV installations Electric Ireland can supply and install a battery to homeowners who have existing Solar PV installed in their homes.

Please complete the above form or contact our team to discuss options.

The battery storage system is installed together with your Solar PV purchase or can be added to an existing Solar PV system. Nice to have but not mandatory, our team can advise you on your options.