Figures released by Sustainable Energy Ireland show an increase in renewable contribution to electricity. And although wind generation was primarily responsible for this, solar power for homes also played a large part.

In fact, Ireland has pledged to generate 33% of it's energy from green electricity suppliers by 2020.

Irish renewable energy case studies are growing all the time. But solar power in Ireland continues to trail behind many of its European partners.

Also, Ireland's energy use continues to produce large quantities of carbon dioxide, which contributes to climate change. So it is important that the recent uptake of renewable energy technologies such as solar power continues at least at its current rate and accelerates in an upward curve.

Sustainable Energy Ireland, established in 2002 to promote and develop irish renewable energy case studies, is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan.

Sustainable Energy Ireland operates a number of programs that provide financial assistance for homeowners in the form of grants. These grants will allow Ireland to become a leader in solar power and renewable energy.

Homeowners who convert to selected solar panels can now claim grants for their installation. The grants will pay out €1,000 to €6,500, depending on the system used.

And homeowners who install solar panels can also look forward to greatly reduced fuel bills and a nice warm feeling that they are actually doing something to help our planet.

For more details on how to install solar panels yourself and eliminate most of the cost, click here.

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ASK THE EXPERT

Mostly, what we want is to educate you about the benefits of solar panels, but we are also here to connect you with experts in your local area that can make solar power a reality for you.

Our Irish expert - Simon Whelan - owns his own solar installation company. Based in Dublin, his nationwide operation is one of the most respected in Ireland with glowing testimonials from satisfied customers.

You can contact Simon directly using the form below and he’ll answer any questions you might have concerning installing solar panels and how much it will cost you as well as grants you might be eligible for.

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