Solar Power in Ireland:

The latest report from ISEA (the Irish Solar Energy Association) charts solar’s remarkable growth and impact in easing our dependence on fossil fuels. Ireland’s burgeoning solar capacity is now generating enough electricity to power a city the size of Belfast and saving more than 200,000 tonnes of carbon each year.

This is a ireland solar achievement for the sector which has long faced challenges, including inexplicable bureaucracy, restrictive planning rules and delays in securing grid connections. These have largely been resolved and it is now easier than ever to make the switch to solar.

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In particular, the removal of VAT on residential solar systems and a move to self-consumption support have helped to unlock the potential of the sector. These changes, combined with a favourable economic environment and growing awareness of the importance of climate change, are pointing to a marked acceleration of the industry in 2022 and beyond.

Today’s solar systems are easy to install and offer great financial benefits for homeowners. For example, a typical six-bedroom family home with a south-facing roof can accommodate a 6.8 kWp system that would pay for itself in just four years and then produce free electricity for decades. Most systems can also be installed with an integrated energy monitoring device that allows you to see your real-time and historical electricity usage on a smart phone app. This helps to identify “energy hogs” and can provide opportunities for further electricity savings.