Solar Panel Installation by SEAI-Registered Installers
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What does a solar pv installer do?
Roof-mounted solar panels with battery storage and SEAI grant support — installed by vetted, SEAI-registered installers from survey to commissioning.
Solar panel installation puts photovoltaic (PV) panels on your roof to convert sunlight into electricity, with an inverter converting it to AC for your home. Excess generation is exported to the grid via a smart meter, and many homeowners pair the system with a battery to store daytime generation for evening use. It's one of the most effective ways to cut electricity bills in an Irish home, and modern panels perform well even in our overcast climate.
In Ireland, domestic solar PV installs are eligible for SEAI grants of up to €1,800, and exported electricity earns the Microgeneration Support Scheme tariff from your supplier. A typical Irish home install is 4–8 panels (around 2–3kWp), although larger roofs and higher consumption homes go bigger. Installs must be done by an SEAI-registered company to qualify for the grant, and the grid tie-in is certified electrical work. Your installer handles SEAI paperwork, the BER assessment, and the smart-meter notification — so the grant process runs alongside the install rather than adding admin for you. From roof survey and shading analysis through mounting, cabling, and commissioning, a good installer manages the whole job end to end.
Common solar pv installer services
From routine fixes to bigger projects — here's what Irish solar pv installers on Jobiit typically handle.
- Roof survey and shading analysis
- Panel and inverter sizing
- SEAI grant administration
- Roof mounting and weatherproofing
- DC and AC cabling to inverter
- Battery storage installation
- Smart meter export setup
- BER assessment update
- System monitoring app setup
- Cert of Compliance and grant submission
How much does a solar pv installer cost in Ireland?
Indicative pricing — your actual quote will vary
Solar PV pricing depends mostly on the system size and whether you add battery storage. The figures below are indicative Irish ranges including the SEAI grant deduction — your matched trader's itemised quote will reflect your roof, access, and the equipment specified. Larger systems cost more upfront but generate more, so the right size depends on your consumption, not just your budget.
A 2.5kWp system (around 6 panels) suitable for a small to mid-sized home typically costs €5,500–€7,500 fitted, after the SEAI grant. A 4kWp system (10 panels) for a larger home runs €7,500–€10,500. Adding battery storage of 5kWh adds €3,000–€4,500. Payback periods are typically 5–8 years depending on usage patterns and tariff. Most installers offer 25-year panel warranties and 10-year inverter cover. Scaffolding, difficult roof access, or a fuseboard upgrade can push a job toward the top of these ranges, so insist on an itemised quote that breaks out panels, inverter, battery, and labour line by line before any work starts.
These are indicative ranges based on typical Irish jobs. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, and urgency. On Jobiit your matched trader sends one fully itemised quote (labour, materials, VAT) so there are no surprises.
Why hire your solar pv installer through Jobiit
We built Jobiit to fix what's broken about finding tradespeople in Ireland.
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Dispute resolution
In-app dispute process with mediation by our support team if you and your trader can't agree.
Solar PV Installers in Dublin, Cork, Galway & across Ireland
Jobiit covers the whole of Ireland. Wherever you are, vetted local solar pv installers take jobs near you.
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
- Drogheda
- Swords
- Dundalk
- Bray
- Navan
- Kilkenny
- Sligo
Solar PV Installer FAQs
How much does the SEAI grant give me?
The SEAI Solar PV Grant gives up to €1,800 for domestic systems, structured as €700 per kWp for the first 2kWp and €200 per kWp for the next 2kWp. Your installer applies the grant at quote stage, so you pay the post-grant price upfront. To qualify, your home must be built before 2021, you must use an SEAI-registered installer, and you must have a current BER assessment (your installer can arrange this).
Will I make money exporting electricity?
Yes, modestly. The Microgeneration Support Scheme requires energy suppliers to pay for exported electricity. Tariffs vary by supplier, typically 18–24c per kWh exported. A typical Irish household with a 4kWp system exports 1,500–2,500 kWh per year, earning €270–€600. The bigger savings come from using your own generation: every kWh you self-consume avoids paying the import tariff (around 35–45c per kWh).
Do I need a battery?
Not strictly. Without a battery you'll consume what you can during daylight and export the rest. With a battery you can store daytime generation for evening use, which makes more economic sense as evening tariffs rise. Batteries add €3,000–€4,500 to the install. Most homeowners adding solar today either include a battery from day one or wire in for one to be added later.
Will my roof handle the panels?
Most modern Irish roofs (slate or tile, post-1970) handle solar PV with no structural concerns. Panels weigh around 18–20kg/m². A surveyor will check the rafter spacing, condition, and orientation. South-facing roofs are ideal but east/west works well too — only deep north-facing slopes are unsuitable. Listed buildings or houses in conservation areas may need planning permission.
What's the install timeline?
From signed quote to commissioned system is usually 4–10 weeks. SEAI grant approval takes 1–2 weeks. The installer schedules the BER assessment and panel delivery. The actual install on the roof and electrical work take 1–3 days. After commissioning, the smart meter export switch happens automatically through your supplier within 2–6 weeks.
Will my details be passed around to a list of solar companies?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-gen site — your job goes to one matched, vetted local installer, not a call list, and Jobiit doesn't run a bidding marketplace where dozens of businesses compete for your details. Messaging happens in-app, posting is free, and you receive a free, no-obligation itemised quote — most homeowners get theirs within a few hours.
Your questions, answered
New to Jobiit? Here's how hiring through the platform works.
Is it free to post a job and get a quote?
Yes — Jobiit is 100% free for homeowners. Posting a job costs nothing, and there are no booking fees, service charges, or subscriptions. You only ever pay the price on your trader's itemised quote. Traders pay a small platform fee on completed jobs — never you.
Are the traders vetted, insured, and qualified?
Every trader passes a government-ID check (via Stripe Identity) and holds valid public liability insurance before they can take jobs on Jobiit. Trade-specific registrations — like RGI for gas work and Safe Electric for electrical — are validated, and we monitor insurance expiry automatically.
How fast will I hear back?
Most homeowners receive their free, itemised quote within a few hours of posting. Your job is matched to one available local trader — so you get a real quote quickly, not a queue of callbacks to sit through.
Will my phone number get passed around?
No. Jobiit isn't a lead-selling site — we don't hand your details to a list of businesses that then compete to call you. Your job is matched to one vetted trader, and messaging happens in the app, so you stay in control of the conversation.
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