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Selling Surplus Solar Electricity to the Grid in Ireland in 2024
Since July 2022, Irish homeowners have been eligible to sell their surplus solar electricity to the grid. Prices for exported electricity are negotiated between electricity suppliers and consumers....
How Much Solar to Power an Electric Car?
Annual Driving Distance The average Irish private car travelled 13,436 km in 2019, according to the Central Statistics Office. Electricity Consumption of The Car Here...
Are 6 kW Solar inverters Over the Limit in Ireland?
The official amperage limit for solar inverters in Ireland is 25 Amps. This works out to 5.75 kW assuming the official Irish voltage of 230 Volts. However, for a long time, you could get permission...
Can You DIY-Install Solar Panels in Ireland?
There are certain aspects of a solar installation that you might be qualified to carry out yourself. However, other work (like the electrical work) must only be carried out by a qualified tradesman....
How many solar panels do you need?
The number of solar panels you need depends on your goal: Want to save some money on electricity? Cut your bills to zero? Sell electricity to the grid? Let’s go through the options to see how many...
Does Your Roof Have Space for Solar?
ou generally need at least 5 panels (~2 kW) to make solar worthwhile in Ireland. But not every roof has space enough space for 5 panels Let's look at some examples... Here are some roofs that don't...
Solar Panels Ireland 101
This article is an introduction to solar panels in Ireland. To keep things straight-forward, I won't go into every last detail. But we'll cover the all key points. By the end of this guide, you'll...
Solar Panel Savings Calculator for Irish Homeowners
What Determines Your Savings With Solar? Annual solar energy production Panel orientation (ideally South) and your geographical location influence energy production....
CAD Files for DIY Alkaline Water Electrolyser
Solar PV Questions and Answers
We get asked a lot of questions about solar PV in Ireland. So we've decided to share some of the most interesting questions and answers below... NB: The questions here are mostly niche/advanced....