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Solar panels in Ireland

What a typical 6 kWp home system produces, saves and costs in Ireland in 2026, on free government climate data (PVGIS). Run the numbers for your own roof below.

Year-1 savings
€1,322
Payback
8.2 yrs
Generation / yr
5,298 kWh
CO₂ saved / yr
1,187 kg

Is solar worth it in Ireland?

A 6 kWp system is a common size for a family home. The figures above use Ireland’s typical install cost, electricity price and export rules, then model 25 years of savings. They are an estimate, not a quote: your roof, orientation and shading move the result, which is what the calculator works out for your exact address.

What we assumed for Ireland
System cost (net of incentives)€10,050
Electricity price (import)0.35 EUR/kWh
Export / feed-in rate0.21 EUR/kWh
Incentive modelledSEAI grant (EUR 700/kWp <=2, 200/kWp 2-4, cap 1,800); 0% VAT in price (if you qualify)
25-year lifetime profit (NPV)€8,926

For the incentives, tariffs and the 2026 rule changes in detail, read our Ireland solar guide.

Estimate only, not a quote. Figures use local climate data and average tariffs; your installer’s quote will be exact.

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