Homes and businesses across the Kingdom of Kerry are having solar panels installed for two main reasons.
The first, and biggest reason is that free solar energy typically saves homeowners hundreds of euro per year on energy bills. The second is that solar is a renewable energy source – meaning the environment also benefits.
With fantastic reviews from satisfied customers, our fully vetted network of solar panel installers in Kerry are experts in all types of solar PV installations, for homes, businesses and farms.
Co. Kerry Solar Panels Adoption
A solar revolution has taken place across Co. Kerry over the past decade, and the solar adoption stats for the Kingdom show this in all its glory.
Since 2015, there have been 1,791 solar PV panel grants awarded in the county – but the past year has seen massive growth.
Almost a third (608) of these grant assisted solar installations have been carried out this year – between January and 31 August!
This stat alone shows that PV has really taken off in the south west – and the growth is set to continue as more and more homeowners come to terms with the enormous long-term financial benefits of going solar.
Kerry Climate
Kerry’s weather is impacted by its location as the most south-westerly county in Ireland affects its climate, with the Atlantic Ocean – and specifically, the North Atlantic Gulf Stream, playing a key role in the climate in the county.
Kerry’s location on the south west coast of Ireland affects the sunshine hours, rainfall, and even temperature.
Co. Kerry Weather – Sunshine Hours by Month
For solar panels to generate electricity, sunlight is needed – and not unobstructed sunshine.
Having said that, PV panels will generate much more electricity with direct sunshine – and luckily, Kerry is not underneath a blanket all year round.
There is plenty of sunlight (and sunshine hours) for solar panels to generate enough electricity to slash energy bills.
Kerry Towns and Villages
Kerry is the fifth largest county by land area on the island of Ireland.
In the 2022 Census, Kerry had a population of 146,458 and the largest town was Tralee, with 26,079 inhabitants.
Other large urban centres in the county include Killarney and Listowel. Thousands of tourists from across the world flock to the scenic Ring of Kerry each year – a 180 km route around the Iveragh Peninsula.
Other attractions in Co. Kerry include Killarney National Park, a plethora of castles and forts, and of course the Rose of Tralee, watched by millions in the diaspora around the world.
| Town | Population |
|---|---|
| Tralee | 26,079 |
| Killarney | 14,412 |
| Listowel | 4,794 |
| Castleisland | 2,536 |
| Killorglin | 2,163 |
| Kenmare | 2,566 |
| Cahersiveen | 1,297 |
| An Daingean (Dingle) | 1,671 |
| Killorglin | 2,163 |
| Ballybunion | 1,618 |
| Milltown | 1,118 |
| Moyvane / Newtownsandes | 378 |
| Beaufort | 273 |
Kerry Housing
There are 36, 905 buildings in Kerry with a BER energy rating, which is an indicator of a property’s energy efficiency.
Nearly a quarter of buildings with a BER in Kerry have an A or B rating, while just under a third have a C rating. Over a fifth of buildings are D rated, and the rest are rated E, F and G, showing the huge potential for energy efficient home improvements like solar in the county.
Kerry Building Energy Ratings
| Kerry Building Energy Rating | Total Housing Stock | Avg Age | |||||||
| BER | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | ||
| Number of Properties | 3,321 | 5,535 | 11,810 | 8,119 | 3,690 | 1,476 | 2,952 | 36,905 | 32 |
Data correct as of end of Q2 2024. Source: CSO.ie
