Located in the north-west of Ireland, Sligo is not one of Ireland’s largest counties in terms of size or population.
In fact, the entire county has fewer inhabitants than most cities in Ireland.
Despite this, Co. Sligo is world-famous for a number of reasons, including the majestic Benbulbin Mountain and being the birthplace of W.B Yeats.
Over the past decade, more than 1,000 of Sligo’s 70,000 inhabitants have installed solar panels, with many hundreds more joining them each year.
If you are considering getting solar panels installed, we have you covered. Our network of solar installers in Sligo are fully vetted, and we recommend only the most reliable and best value installation companies.
Sligo Solar Panels Adoption
A total of 1,070 SEAI grants have been awarded to homeowners in Sligo over the past few years.
In 2023, the number of Sligo residents who went solar with grant assistance was 369 – and in 2024,
The solar panel adoption numbers in Sligo demonstrate a growing desire for solar in the county as homeowners become more aware of the huge savings that can be made by getting free electricity!
Sligo Climate
Sligo is well-known across the world – but certainly for its beautiful weather.
Luckily, for the 1,000+ people who have already installed solar panels on their rooftops, the rain and number of overcast days isn’t a problem. This is because PV panels need sunlight and don’t rely on direct sunshine – but the more sunshine the better!
Sligo’s proximity to the Atlantic is a contributing factor to the county’s climate, with mild winters and cool summers.
Rainfall is common every month of the year, with an annual average of around 1,200 mm. This can can be even higher in mountainous areas like Benbulben.
Sligo Sunshine Hours
Homeowners in Sligo are saving hundreds of euro on their annual electricity bills despite a perceived lack of sunshine in the county.
Many months in fact have more than 100 hours of sunshine on average – and the long days in summer are great for solar electricity generation even when the sun isn’t splitting the rocks.
Sligo Towns and Villages
Sligo has a population of 70,198 as of Census 2022, with the main urban centre being Sligo town. Other notable towns in Co. Sligo include Collooney and Tubbercurry.
Sligo has one of Ireland’s most recognisable landmarks in Benbulbin – a large flat-topped mountain part of the Dartry mountain range in “Yeats Country”.
This beautiful are of Sligo, where William Butler Yates was born, is frequented by thousands of writers and poetry lovers each year.
Located in Connacht, Sligo borders Leitrim, Mayo and Roscommon.
| Sligo Towns and Villages | Population |
|---|---|
| Sligo Town | 20,608 |
| Tubbercurry | 2,307 |
| Strandhill | 1,982 |
| Ballymote | 1,711 |
| Enniscrone | 1,291 |
| Collooney | 1,797 |
| Ballisodare | 1,747 |
| Grange | 569 |
| Gorteen | 390 |
Sligo Housing
Of the 17,990 domestic properties with a BER rating in Sligo, 8% are rated A and 15% are rated B, which means that 23% of domestic properties in the county have top energy ratings.
33% of properties have a C rating, indicating a significant proportion with moderate energy efficiency –however, there is room for improvement as 13% of properties are rated F or G.
| Building Energy Rating (BER) | Total Housing Stock | Average Age | |||||||
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | |||
| Sligo | 1,439 | 2,698 | 5,936 | 3,780 | 1,980 | 899 | 1,439 | 17,990 | 34 |
BER data — Q2 2024. Source: CSO.ie
