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Solar panels Ireland: grants, costs, quotes and installer checks

Use these guides before requesting solar quotes. They explain the SEAI grant process, roof and system design checks, equipment choices, export payments, installer paperwork and what every proposal should include.

Complete homeowner guide to Solar PV A start-to-finish resource for Irish homeowners planning solar panels, grants, quotes and installation. Solar PV grant Ireland A step-by-step guide to eligibility, grant value, application timing, installer paperwork and quote checks. How to get solar panels The practical order: check your home, get quotes, apply for grant approval, install, submit paperwork and start monitoring. Roof suitability and system size Orientation, shading, roof condition, panel count, kWp sizing and daytime usage checks. Costs, quotes and payback What to ask for in a quote, how to compare proposals and where grant and export assumptions can hide. Batteries, inverters and export What the main equipment does, when a battery helps, and how excess electricity payments work. Choosing a solar installer SEAI registration, safety questions, contracts, warranties, handover documents and aftercare. SEAI home energy grants How SEAI separates individual grants, complete home upgrades and free/support schemes. Solar water heating grant How solar thermal differs from Solar PV, and what to confirm before choosing it.

Next step

Check your quote against the grant process.

Once you have a proposal, paste it into the SolarGuide assistant or upload the PDF for review and follow-up.

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