Harness the power of the sun to generate your own clean electricity, drastically reducing your utility bills and lowering your carbon footprint for decades to come.
How Solar PV Works
Solar PV systems convert daylight into electricity using photovoltaic cells. Even on cloudy days, panels continue generating power making solar a reliable, low-maintenance energy solution for Irish homes and businesses.
Panels capture daylight and convert it into DC electricity.
Inverter converts DC to AC electricity to power your home.
Excess energy is stored in batteries or sent back to the grid for payment.
Actual savings vary based on system size, energy usage, and export rates but most homeowners see immediate significant reductions in electricity bills.
Why Choose Solar PV?
Solar panels significantly lower monthly energy costs.
Reduce your carbon footprint and support a more sustainable future.
Once installed, solar panels require minimal upkeep.
Reduce reliance on grid electricity and avoid energy price fluctuations.
Work even on cloudy days, making them perfect for Ireland’s climate.
Use stored energy when the sun goes down.
Take advantage of grants and incentives for solar panel installation.
Grants & Funding
SEAI grants are available for domestic solar PV installations to help reduce the upfront cost.
Encon is an SEAI Registered Contractor. We manage and complete your installation and guide you through the full grant process from start to finish, ensuring you claim every euro you’re entitled to.
Up to €1,800
€700 per kWp
Up to 2Wp
€200 for every additional kWp
up to 4 kWp
Domestic Solar PV
Reduce household bills, increase comfort, and generate clean energy with tailored domestic solar PV systems designed to suit your roof, usage, and budget.
Commercial Solar PV
From warehouses and farms to schools and retail units, commercial solar PV systems deliver fast payback and long-term operational savings.
Commercial solar is not just about sustainability it’s a smart financial decision with rapid returns.
Eligible applicants can receive up to €162,600 in funding for solar PV systems up to 1000 kWp through SEAI’s Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG). Grant amounts range from €900 per kWp for small systems to €150 per kWp for large-scale commercial installations.
Max Funding
Up to €162,600
System Size
Up to 1000 kWp
Rate
€900 – €150 / kWp
Under the Government’s Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme 3 (TAMS 3), eligible farmers can receive up to 60% grant aid for solar PV installations, with a maximum funding limit of €90,000.
Grant Aid
Up to 60%
Max funding limit of
€90,000
Support
Installation & Compliance
Encon is an SEAI registered contractor, ready to manage your project and help you claim your grant with ease.
Most solar panels last 25–30 years. Inverters may need replacing after 10–15 years. We only use high quality, warrantied components.
Planning permission is not required for most domestic solar PV systems, thanks to updated regulations from October 2022. This includes roof mounted panels, provided they meet size and positioning guidelines. However, permission may still be needed for protected structures, conservation areas, or large ground mounted systems. We’ll advise if your system requires it.
Discover how much you could save, what grants you qualify for, and how quickly your system can pay for itself.
