Solar panels in Dublin are becoming more popular than ever, with 5,205 installations in Dublin in 2023 overall, up from 1,989 in 2022.

Dublin county has the largest population centre in Ireland, with hundreds of thousands of homes suitable for solar panels that can drastically reduce energy bills for homeowners.

At Energy Efficiency Ireland, we provide information on the cost of solar panels, government grants, payback periods, and detailed technical analysis. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision about your energy needs.

We recommend the best installers of solar panels in Dublin to ensure that homeowners have a smooth transition to renewable energy.

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

Solar Panel Adoption Rates in Dublin

The vast majority of homeowners in Ireland getting solar panels in Dublin do so with the aid of grant funding from the SEAI. Good installers will help homeowners out by providing assistance with those grants or handling them altogether.

SEAI grant figures also tell us a little about the popularity of solar power for residential properties going by the numbers. In Q1 of 2024 alone 1,347 homes in Dublin had solar panels installed, an increase of 52% on the same three months in 2023. 

This represents 22.4% of all residential solar panel installations carried out in Ireland in Q1 2024.

Climate Conditions in Dublin

Solar panels are highly dependent on climate conditions such as how much sunshine is expected in their area, how often they are covered by clouds, their temperature and other factors which can affect their power output.

Knowing when to expect the most sunshine or overcast conditions can help with estimates of when solar panels will be performing at their best.

Dublin Sunshine

The amount of sunshine received each month will plays a significant role in how much power solar panels can produce. See what months in Dublin will likely be the most productive for solar PV.

The total number of hours of sunshine expected each month in Dublin.

  • May is the sunniest month of the year with 188 hours of sunshine.

  • December is the darkest month with just 51 hours of sunshine.

  • Dublin receives an average of 1,440 hours of sunlight each year.

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Dublin Towns & Suburbs

Beyond just Dublin City, there are many towns and villages across the county with growing populations and large numbers of homes which could benefit from solar panels. Our vetted suppliers service all of these areas and many more.

Town Population
Balbriggan 24,322
Blanchardstown 43,905
CityWest 8,390
Clondalkin 47,938
Dublin City 592,713
Dun Laoighre 46,603
Lucan 57,550
Lusk 8,806
Portmarnock 10,750
Rush 10,875
Sandyford 7,638
Skerries 10,743
Stillorgan 18,212
Tallaght 81,022

Dublin Housing

As the most densely populated county in Ireland Dublin also has its largest housing stock. That housing has been built over a long period of time, and as a result, some homes are far more energy efficient than others.

BER Ratings give an indication of how energy efficient a property is, and play an increasingly important role in assessing the value of a property. Installing solar panels on a home can help to improve its BER. The older a home is the more likely it is to have a poor BER.

Newly built houses and apartments must all come with a BER, and a home must also have a BER Assessment carried out if it is bought, sold, or rented out. All of these are contained within the BER Register, but this is not inclusive of all homes in Dublin.

Area Energy Rating Total Housing Stock Avg Age
A B C D E F G
Dublin City 42,628 37,300 82,593 53,268 29,307 13,321 13,321 266,430 27
Dublin County 20,370 14,170 28,340 14,179 6,200 2,657 2,657 88,565 37

Data from Domestic BER Register up to end of Q1 2024. Source: CSO.ie

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