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Solar Panels
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Solar Panels with Donore!
On this page you can discover more information about solar panels including grants available, factors to consider and financing available. We also have a section about Energy Management Ireland which is the company that installed the solar panels on our building.
Why Switch to Solar?
Here are some of the key benefits why switching to solar is a good idea.
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Cost Savings
Solar panels can significantly reduce electricity bills - A medium-sized PV system produces around 3,000 kWh of electricity annually and can cover approximately 70% of the yearly electricity consumption of an average home in Ireland.
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Environmental Impact
Solar energy is a renewable energy source because it harnesses the power of the sun, which is a natural and inexhaustible resource. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and lowers your carbon footprint, helping to combat climate change.
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Low Maintenance
Solar panels require minimal maintenance. With occasional cleaning and regular inspections, they can last for 25 years or more.
Even after 30 years, solar panels will still generate energy, but at a less efficient rate.
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Property Value
Solar panels can increase property value by making homes more energy-efficient and increasing the BER rating. Homes with solar panels often attract buyers looking for long-term savings on utility bills and tend to sell for higher.
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Energy Independence
Solar panels allow you to generate your own electricity, reducing reliance on grid power and protecting against rising energy costs. Plus with a battery you can store generated power.
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Affordable Financing
Our Green Loans are available for energy improvement projects including solar panels and with loan rates from as low as 4.9% APR, it is our most competitive loan.
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Grants & Supports
There are SEAI grants available for solar panels. Grants are paid on a pro rata basis e.g. for a 2.5kWp system the grant value would be €1,725. See more on the SEAI website.
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Earn Money
Irish homeowners are eligible to sell their surplus solar electricity to the grid. Prices for exported electricity are negotiated between electricity suppliers and consumers.
Solar Data
On the 31st of May, 2024 our solar panels produced 94.61kWh, while we only consumed 56.91kWh. The rest was stored in our battery or sold back to the grid. Within the 24 hours, only 12.46% (7.09kWh) of all the electricity used was consumed from the grid - this was during the night when the solar panels temporarily stopped producing electricity and the battery had been depleted.
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Our Solar Panels
Here's a short video from Energy Management Ireland showing the great work they did on our building.
Solar Panels by Energy Management Ireland
If you are thinking of installing solar panels, we would recommend you to reach out Energy Management Ireland for more information.
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Their recent Solar installation at Donore Credit Union has already seen energy bills plummet and is set to save almost a quarter of a million Euro over the lifespan of the system.
Why Install a Solar System?
- Reduce Energy Bills by up to 70%
- SEAI Grants Applicable
- 100% ACA
- Payback as Little as 3-5 years
- Battery System Available
- Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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Contact Energy Management Ireland:
Phone: 01 289 5038
Email: info@energymanagement.ie
Web: energymanagement.ie
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