What are Solar Panels?

Domestic solar systems consist of various elements, the most important of which are Solar panels (Solar PV). They capture the energy of the sun and convert it into usable energy by creating an electric field. They’re available in a variety of sizes and shapes and usually mounted on roofs for direct access to sunlight.


The bigger the solar panels, the more energy the solar system will be able to produce. This is why we only provide the highest quality solar panels in Ireland. However, installation is as important as the product, as poorly installed systems may malfunction or not perform at the expected level. Our experts will listen to your requirements, find the best place for installation, and get the job done. 

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Caroline KinsellaCaroline Kinsella
14:32 04 Jul 23
We had 8 panels fitted in 2 hours in late June and were hooked up to the grid a week later.We are so happy with the whole process from initial call to Pauraic, to the call from Jason with the set up dates , to the quick and painless installation of the panels and final connection to the grid Calvin, Alex and Jack ( 3 of the nicest chaps ) arrived at 8 30 and worked without a break until 1. We certainly have no problem recommending AEI.Caroline & Philip Kinsella
Deirdre ByrneDeirdre Byrne
22:37 26 Jun 23
Im Deirdre Byrne . From oulart. Co wexford. A real human being....Well everyone. I got solar a 6kw system 20 pannels and 4 battery's in july 2019. A.E.I fitted and took care of everything. The lads fitting the system were under Stephen Kennedy and they were clean., fast and tidy with every detail. You would not know they were in your house. The best investment ever. It is now June 2023 and I have recooped all of my investment. There is always someone on the end of the phone in the company if you have any questions to answer..I'm now going to invest in another system. And definitely staying with A.E.I.. and it is great to be getting a return from the exported units I don't need.For example...I only pay for electricity from mid October to mid march. And its has brought me winter bill down by half.... no summer bills. Except the standing charge.A.E.I are...Straight forward no messing people. Thank you . So far so good.Highly recommended 👌
Paul SchwartzmanPaul Schwartzman
20:24 21 Jun 23
From start to completion, except for the unavoidable delay, AEI has been an excellent company to deal with for our solar panel installation. Coming to the house for a site visit before providing a quote was one of the things that set AEI apart. Their communication, workmanship and expertise have all been outstanding, and I would definitely recommend AEI to others.
Michael TMichael T
18:58 25 May 23
Pleasure to deal with AEI on the PV panel installation on our dairy farm. A couple of minor issues that arose were very promptly dealt with by Conor and team. Installation contractors very professional and easy to work with also. Overall a very accessible company to deal with - any queries re resolution of issues or updates have been only ever been a phone call away. App interface very informative also on usage vs demand etc
Lily WalshLily Walsh
10:06 08 Mar 23
I had two systems installed by AEI - a ventilation system and solar panels. The lads were excellent, in and out quickly with minimal impact, our attic is extremely tight and difficult to get around and they managed to do so and fit everything very neatly up there. I rarely write reviews but on this occasion one is warranted.
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Solar Panels for Electricity

PV or photovoltaic solar panels operate completely differently from solar hot water collectors. When daylight strikes a PV solar panel, a DC electrical current is generated. When several panels are arranged in a roof in series, the current becomes significant. This DC current then travels to an inverter, which converts the electricity from DC to AC. 

All homes in Ireland use AC power to run all the standard electrical items. PV solar panels Ireland provide free energy and free electricity to power your home. The output from our solar system is guaranteed, unlike any other system in Ireland. 

How do Solar Panels Work?

Solar panels are comprised of cells which are arranged together to form a solar PV panel. One solar panel might have 60 small solar cells in it. A typical domestic system could have 5 to 20 solar panels on the roof, wired together in a solar panel bank. When the panels generate more power than your home requires, the excess can be diverted to your immersion to give you free hot water.

Once the water cylinder is hot, the excess can then be sent to the national grid. Practically every home has a connection to the grid, which is where electricity comes in to your home from the ESB. So, installing a solar panels means reduced electricity bills forever as well as increased BER and green credentials for your home.

Do I Qualify for a Solar Grant?

A solar grant of €2,100 (including the €50 BER grant) is available to all systems with solar panels installed in the Republic of Ireland. Grants are only available to households that were built before 2021 and which haven’t received grants from the Greener Homes Scheme previously.

 

We deduct the grant from our invoice, so you don’t need to worry about waiting on the grant to be refunded to you. As an approved SEAI solar installation company, we’ll take care of your entire grant application process. All you need todo is fill in some very simple paperwork.

 

Talk to us today and we we’ll get your grant sorted!

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