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We asked: Christina Ngo, Solar Operations Manager

“It really varies from house to house, from household to household. A good estimate is anywhere between €7,000 to €12,000 before SEAI grants depending on the number of panels and other variables*.”

*Estimate excludes battery.

We asked: David Meaney, Commercial Director at Bord Gáis Energy

“Bord Gáis Energy customers can currently access interest-free solar and battery financing from Finance Ireland. As part of this exclusive, limited time offer, you can borrow between €4,000 and €10,500, pay a €99 deposit upfront, and spread the remaining balance over 24 to 48 months. Provided repayments are made on time, you won’t be charged any interest or fees.”

The 0% finance payment option is available on amounts between €4,000 and €10,500 over 24 to 48 months. If you'd like to borrow more than €10,500 or repay over a longer period, Finance Ireland may still be able to offer finance, but standard lending rates and terms will apply.

For any questions related to Finance Ireland's Green Loans, please contact Finance Ireland directly. You can also view their Green Loans FAQs here.

We asked: Leo Stafford, Services Manager

“Your solar payback period will depend on your specific energy costs. The higher your consumption, the shorter your payback period will be. We’ve seen customers with payback within 4 to 5 years already on their solar systems. With others, it’s more like 7 to 10 years."

Get a free solar quotation online today which includes a solar payback period estimation.

We asked: Jair Lopez, Solar Support Coordinator

“There’s a difference in materials, product, workmanship. When we design someone’s home system, we put ourselves in the position of the homeowner and future-proof it as much as we can. To do that, we add items that other installers typically wouldn’t include. We also support customers with daily monitoring of their systems throughout the first year it's in place. We’re always a call away.”

We asked: Christina Ngo, Solar Operations Manager

“Solar works quite effectively from April to October. The sunnier it is, the more you will generate. But you will still generate even on dark, cloudy days. Even in winter months, you’ll see generation.”

We asked: Christina Ngo, Solar Operations Manager

“It’s not the payback period you should be concerned about. Futureproofing is more important. Ask yourself, will you get an electric vehicle? Is your family growing and how many years will your kids live at home? Will you stay in your home to retirement? Solar is going to deliver for the next 30 years and beyond, adding value to your home. Think about your energy use for the next 20, 30, 40 years and install a system that can provide that.

“You could have a short-term phase one and phase two plan. This is where a good installer like Bord Gáis Energy will sit down and discuss it with you."

We asked: David Meaney, Commercial Director at Bord Gáis Energy:

"Most homeowners pay between €6,000 and €16,000, depending on the size of the battery. The smartest time to buy is when you're getting your solar panels installed. Do it together and you pay 0% VAT on the battery. There's no standalone grants or supports for batteries."

We asked: David Meaney, Commercial Director at Bord Gáis Energy:

"For most homes, yes. Paired with solar panels and a smart tariff, the savings on your bills stack up over time. After you get your free solar quote, we'll contact you and help you figure out both your solar setup, but also the right battery size for your home and usage if you need it."