AVERAGE SYSTEM COST
€8,914 in 2024

AVERAGE SYSTEM SIZE
13 – 14 Panels

GRANT AVAILABLE
€1,800

HOME COVERAGE
4.4% of homes have solar

Solar Installers in Galway

Solar PV in Co. Galway

Galway has a relatively high uptake of rooftop solar PV panels, so here’s some extra information about residential solar in the county that might surprise you.

The total domestic solar PV capacity in Co. Galway is around 25,000 kW, with 4,318 homes kitted out with rooftop solar panels by the beginning of 2025.

SEAI grants to the value of €10 million have been awarded to households in Galway, through the residential Solar PV Scheme.

The maximum grant households in Galway can receive from the SEAI for solar in 2025 is €1,800, and nearly all homeowners who apply will qualify for the full amount.

The median cost of electricity in Galway is €936 according to the latest CSO data. With a solar PV system, households can save over €1,000 per year on their energy bills.

Galway gets around 1,198 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