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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 to install any inverter up to 6 kW, without issue. This is changing, as ESBN are now looking to strictly …
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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. Working at heights (to fit panels on a roof) is also something you should not attempt unless you’re fully qualified to do …
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 panels you need for each. Plus, my personal recommendation, based on the financially optimal number of panels. I’ll …
Does Your Roof Have Space for Solar?
You 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 have space for 5 solar panels: Here are some roofs that do have space for at least 5 …
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. Consider reading our Overview of Solar Panels in Ireland first. Question I’m considering installing 18 PV solar panels on my SE roof. …
Solar Panels For Electricity
There used to be only one way to power your home: Pay big bills to your electricity supplier. But solar is changing that. Over the last couple of decades, the cost to install solar panels has fallen by more than 90%! This means you can now slash your bills by switching to solar panels for …
Solar Panels on Farms in Ireland
Hundreds of Irish farmers are getting solar panels on their farms. But what makes solar energy and farming such a perfect match? First, many farmers have lots of roof space where they can install solar panels. Moreover, some farmers use a lot of electricity for their farm equipment. This means the potential savings can be …