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Lead Solar PV Electrician (Dublin)

We’re hiring lead solar PV electricians in the Dublin area. To apply, please send your CV to careers@solarsmart.ie

Shining a Light on Ireland’s Solar Boom: Your Guide to Going Green

There are many reasons for Ireland’s solar boom. The country has an abundance of sunlight, with an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. The government also offers generous incentives for solar energy, such as the Solar Electricity PV Grant and the Microgeneration Support Scheme. If you are thinking about going solar, there are a few things you need to know.

Lead Solar PV Electrician (Cork)

We’re hiring lead solar PV electricians in the Cork area. To apply, please send your CV to careers@solarsmart.ie

Solar PV for Social Housing

Solar PV on social housing could have a huge impact on the amount of energy vulnerable consumers would need to buy. Studies show that terraced houses are among the highest emitters of residential greenhouse gases. However, they are also among the easiest to retrofit with energy saving upgrades like solar. National and local government needs to act now to ensure that those most in need have an opportunity to share in a cheaper, greener, and more secure energy future.

Jobs in Solar: Fulfill Your (Green) Ambitions

The rapid increase in demand for solar means that demand for workers is rising faster than in many other sectors of the economy. Jobs in renewable energy production can offer great opportunities for well-paid, challenging and rewarding work for students.

Solar Panel Business Grants: A Game Changer

The Irish government have announced a multi-million euro investment to support Irish business in making the transition to renewable energy, helping them to save even more money with solar PV.

Prosumer: Word of the Day

Learn about the role of the prosumer and how you can help achieve a zero-carbon world.

Solar Batteries Supercharge Your Savings

A solar battery added to your installation provides a way of storing energy for when you need it and limits the amount you need to buy.

Solar vs wind: What do the environmental campaigners say?

When it comes to wind vs solar development, environmental campaigners say to Minister Ryan, “That ain’t no way to treat a landscape” as they rally against more on-shore wind.

Go Solar Now: 140 Years After Invention

Happy Earth Day! Find out why 2023 can AND should be the year for a massive rollout of solar power across Ireland and how this affects you.

Zero percent VAT rate for solar panel installations

If, like so many of us, you’re struggling with high energy bills and feeling miserable about the snail’s pace of progress in addressing the climate change emergency, take heart.

How to Pay for Solar

Oil producers react with anger to “solar energy providers’ plot” to
deprive them of profits: Vote to decrease production. If you are one of those who has decided it’s time to switch to solar and deprive them of some of their “power”, here are a few of the facts you need to know.

Are solar panels worth it in Ireland?

The answer is a resounding “yes”. The type of solar energy being installed in Ireland works by harvesting sunlight through solar panels.

SEAI Solar Grant: How to Apply [2023]

Want to apply for an SEAI Solar grant, but not sure where to start? We’ve highlighted some helpful information on your switch to solar PV.

Fossil Fuel Countries Vs Scientific Evidence

According to leaked draft documents, fossil fuel producing countries successfully lobbied for changes that, in many cases, conflict with scientific evidence.

Solar PV Grants in Ireland [2023]

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) are two organisations that offer grants to homeowners, farmers, schools, businesses and community centres, among others, who are interested in installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on their properties. Here is an overview of the different SEAI and TAMS solar PV grants available in Ireland

Solar Grant for Irish Farms

Irish farms are now eligible for solar grants under the TAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment Scheme.

Find out how your farm can switch to solar!

Do you need planning permission for solar panels in Ireland?

It’s now possible to install as many solar panels as possible on rooftops in Ireland, subject to certain conditions. The 12 sq metre or 50% restriction is no longer. Ireland today announced new planning permission exemptions.

Energy-efficient Living: The Guide

This guide simplifies what the Irish homeowner needs to undertake to transition to a cleaner, greener, energy-efficient home, including information on grants, finance available, the BER system and how improvements to your home can move it up the BER scale.

5 Reasons Why Solar Works in Ireland

It’s easy to assume Ireland is too far north, and that warm Mediterranean countries are the only benefactors of solar energy systems. Solar is really effective in Ireland. Here’s 5 reasons why now is the perfect time to install a domestic solar energy system.