All the latest solar related news in Ireland and around the world
August 25, 2026
All the latest solar related news in Ireland and around the world
A breakfast roll was €3. And in 2006, we weren't just eating them. We were singing about them. Pat Shortt's The Jumbo Breakfast Roll spent six weeks at number one and finished the year as Ireland's best-selling single of 2006, even outselling Shakira's Hips Don't Lie. Phones had buttons and the iPhone didn't exist. And spotting solar technology on the roof of an Irish home was unusual enough to make you look twice. Twenty years later, quite a lot has changed.
September 10, 2026
It's almost that time of year again. For three days every September, a field in the Irish midlands effectively becomes one of the busiest places in the country. The National Ploughing Championships 2026 take place in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, from Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th September, and Activ8 Solar Energies will be there. Despite the name, anyone who has been to the Ploughing knows that tractors and muddy wellies are only part of the story.
September 8, 2026
Thinking about installing solar panels in Dublin? Discover whether they're worth it, available SEAI grants, battery storage options and how much homeowners could save.
August 28, 2026
Live in rural Ireland and considering solar panels? Find out why rural homes can be particularly well suited to solar, what to consider and what grants are available.
August 26, 2026
Low Carbon Energy has today become Activ8 Energies, marking the next stage in the evolution of the business and establishing a single brand across its operations in the UK and Ireland. The rebrand follows Activ8 Energies’ acquisition of the business in 2025 and brings the UK operation under the Activ8 Energies identity, creating a clearer proposition for customers and reflecting the scale, expertise and capability of the wider organisation. Activ8 Energies is an SSE company, operating under the SSE Energy Solutions brand. The move builds on that established UK track record, bringing it together with Activ8 Energies’ wider operations across Ireland, the UK and Europe. It combines the experience and relationships of the existing UK team with Activ8 Energies’ growing technical capability, resources and experience delivering renewable energy projects at scale.
August 25, 2026
What does Solar PV mean? Learn what the term actually stands for, how it differs from solar thermal and why you'll see it so often when researching solar panels in Ireland.
August 24, 2026
How long does a solar battery last overnight? Learn what affects battery life, what appliances it can power and whether battery storage is worth it in Ireland.
August 24, 2026
Installing solar panels involves roof work, electrical systems and construction safety responsibilities. Here’s what Irish homeowners should know about PSCS and site safety during solar installation.
August 23, 2026
Thinking about installing solar panels in Ireland? Here’s what homeowners should check before signing a solar contract, from product details and warranties to timelines and finance terms.
August 22, 2026
Are solar panels worth installing on rental properties in Ireland? Learn how landlords are using solar to improve BER ratings, reduce running costs and futureproof their properties.
August 21, 2026
Can you add more solar panels to an existing system? Learn when solar systems can be expanded, what affects future upgrades and why planning ahead matters.
August 19, 2026
Thinking about solar panels in Meath? Learn whether they're worth it, available SEAI grants, potential savings and why more Meath homeowners are making the switch.
August 18, 2026
Can solar panels withstand Irish storms? Learn how modern solar systems are designed for high winds, what happens during severe weather and what homeowners should know.
August 17, 2026
Considering solar panels in Wicklow? Find out if they make sense for your home, the SEAI grants available, battery storage options and how much local homeowners could save.
July 28, 2026
Ireland's BER rating system has changed. Learn what the new BER ratings mean, how they affect homeowners and why energy efficiency is becoming more important than ever.
July 16, 2026
Could solar panel grants increase again in Ireland? Following recent calls for higher supports, we look at what's being discussed and whether homeowners should wait before installing solar.
July 16, 2026
Comparing solar panel quotes in Ireland? Learn what really matters beyond price, including warranties, panel quality, installation teams, batteries and long-term value.
July 15, 2026
Activ8 Solar Energies has commenced work on what will become Ireland's largest rooftop solar installation for Mannok, one of Ireland and the UK’s leading manufacturers of construction products and plastic packaging, marking a significant step forward in the decarbonisation of Irish industry.
July 7, 2026
Thinking about solar panels in Kildare? See whether they make sense for your home, the SEAI grants available, battery options and how much local homeowners could save.
June 28, 2026
As I write this watching the rain drizzle down outside my office window, it's hard to believe that Sunday marks Midsummer.Midsummer?It hasn’t even started yet.Also known as the Summer Solstice, 21st June is the longest day of sunlight in the year.Which should make it a pretty good day for solar generation.So we dug out the stats from one Activ8 customer on 2024's Summer Solstice to see what actually happened.It turns out their solar panels were still generating electricity at 11:15pm.
June 21, 2026
Thinking about installing solar panels in Monaghan? Discover whether they're worth it, available SEAI grants, battery storage options and how much homeowners could save.
June 1, 2026
Thinking about solar panels in Wexford? Discover whether they make sense for your home, the SEAI grants available, battery options and how much local homeowners could save.
May 28, 2026
With more than 25,000 customers and over 20 years in business, we’ve been asked some interesting questions over the years at Activ8 Solar Energies.One homeowner recently asked if we could point the solar panels towards Lanzarote so they’d get more sun. We’re fairly sure he was joking.But underneath the humour was something genuine. Most homeowners still have plenty of questions before installing solar panels. And to be fair, that makes complete sense.Solar is still a relatively new purchase for a lot of people in Ireland. You might buy a car every few years or switch insurance annually, but most homeowners will only go through the solar process once.Which means people often don’t really know what they should be asking installers in the first place.
May 25, 2026
We’ve a First Communion this weekend, so the window cleaner was out this morning getting the house looking respectable.I remembered him telling me last year that he’d installed ten solar panels and that they were “the best thing he’d ever bought - better than any car, van or tools!”I asked him how they were performing and he laughed, “Good enough that I added another six.”That probably says more about how attitudes towards solar have changed in Ireland than any statistics ever could.A few years ago, most conversations around solar panels were still centred around whether they worked properly in Irish weather, or how long it would take to “pay them back.”
May 20, 2026