AVERAGE SYSTEM COST
€9,064 in 2024

AVERAGE SYSTEM SIZE
13 Panels

GRANT AVAILABLE
€1,800

HOME COVERAGE
4.2% of homes have solar

Solar Installers Sligo

Sligo Solar Stats

Sligo has among Irelands highest rates of residential solar installations.

The total domestic solar PV capacity in Co. Sligo is over 6,100 kW, with 1,136 households installing panels over the past five years.

Over €2.7 million has been awarded to homes in Sligo through the SEAI’s domestic solar PV grant scheme.

The maximum SEAI grant for home solar in 2025 is €1,800, and nearly all applicants receive the full amount.

Electricity costs are high across Ireland, with CSO data showing the median cost of electricity in Sligo is €835. Those with a solar panel system typically save €1,000 on these bills.

Although it is located on the west coast, Sligo still gets over 1,140 hours of sunshine per year on average, making solar panels well worth the investment.

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  • SEAI Authorised
  • SafeElectric Certified
  • Fully Insured
  • 1,000+ Installations
  • Tier-1 Materials
  • Dedicated Customer Care
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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