Your Home Details
6 kWp
15 panels
2 kWp (Small)12 kWp (Large)
€150
€50€400
3
Add-ons
Store excess for evening use
SEAI Grant
€1,800
Government grant
Your Cost
€6,000
After grant
Annual Savings
€1,355
75% bill cut
Payback
4.4 yrs
Break-even
Cost Breakdown
Solar Panels€7,800
Gross Total€7,800
SEAI Grant-€1,800
Your Final Cost€6,000
SEAI Grant Calculation
First 2 kWp × €900€1800
2.0 kWp × €300€600
Total Grant€1,800
Maximum grant of €1,800 reached
Your Energy Production
5,400
kWh generated/year
40%
Self-consumed
1620
kg CO₂ saved/year
2,160 kWh will power your home directly, while 3,240 kWh will be exported to the grid earning you €599 per year.
25-Year Savings Projection
Assuming 4% annual electricity price increase
Total Lifetime Savings
€46,469
Frequently Asked Questions
SEAI Grant Eligibility
- Home must be built before 2021
- Must use SEAI-registered installer
- BER assessment required after install
- Grant paid after completion
Battery Benefits
- Store excess daytime energy
- Use solar power in evenings
- Reduce grid dependency
- Backup power during outages
What Affects Savings?
- Roof orientation (south is best)
- Daytime electricity usage
- System size vs consumption
- Battery storage capacity
Installation Process
- Free home assessment
- Custom system design
- 1-2 day installation
- Grid connection & testing