AVERAGE SYSTEM COST
€9,016 in 2024

AVERAGE SYSTEM SIZE
13 Panels

GRANT AVAILABLE
€1,800

HOME COVERAGE
3.8% of homes have solar

Solar Installers in Waterford

Solar Panels in Waterford

Solar panels have become widespread across Waterford, with grants going a long way to incentivise households to go solar and make huge savings.

The total home solar capacity in Co. Waterford surpassed 10,000 kW in 2025, with more than 2,000 homes with solar panels.

More than €4.2 million has been awarded by the SEAI to people in Waterford to install solar panels on their rooftops.

In 2025, homeowners can avail of a grant worth €1,800 from the SEAI to install solar panels. Most applicants receive the maximum grant amount.

The latest CSO data available shows the median annual electricity cost in Waterford is €880. Homes with a solar PV panel array can cut their bills by more than €1,000 each year for 25+ years.

Co. Waterford is one of the sunniest counties in Ireland with over €1,355 hours of sunshine per year on average.

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  • SEAI Authorised
  • SafeElectric Certified
  • Fully Insured
  • 1,000+ Installations
  • Tier-1 Materials
  • Dedicated Customer Care
  • Fully Vetted
  • Competitively Priced
  • Free Site Assessment