AVERAGE SYSTEM COST
€8,760 in 2024

AVERAGE SYSTEM SIZE
12 – 13 Panels

GRANT AVAILABLE
€1,800

HOME COVERAGE
4.17% of homes have solar

Solar Installers in Carlow

Solar PV in Carlow Statistics

Carlow, one of the sunniest counties in Ireland, is in the top 10 for residential solar coverage, with more than 4% of its 22,000 homes having solar panels on their rooftops.

The total home solar PV capacity in Co. Carlow surpassed 5,000 kW in 2025, with more than 1,000 installations carried out to date.

More than €2.1 million has been awarded by the SEAI to households across Carlow for rooftop solar PV panels.

Up to €1,800 can be claimed by Carlow homeowners to install a solar PV system, through the Solar PV Scheme. Most applicants receive the full grant amount.

The median electricity cost in Carlow is €951 according to the CSO – one of the highest in Ireland.

On average, Co. Carlow sees over 1,300 sunshine hours each year.

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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