Rising energy costs in Ireland aren’t going away. Here’s how homeowners are taking control, reducing reliance on the grid, and future-proofing their homes.

Activ8 Solar Energies has announced the completion of a 2.5MW solar installation at Gyproc's manufacturing facility in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, marking one of Ireland’s most technically advanced and complex commercial solar projects to date.

When is electricity most expensive in Ireland? Learn about peak times, smart tariffs and how solar panels can help reduce your costs.

Do solar panels improve your BER rating in Ireland? Learn how solar affects your home’s energy rating and what it means for efficiency and value.

Discover how Pat & Kate saved on energy bills and earned rewards through Activ8 Solar Energies’ referral programme. Learn how their solar investment paid off and helped friends and family go solar.

If you’ve been considering a home energy upgrade, one of the biggest questions is simple: how much will it actually cost me? New data from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) gives us a clear, real-world snapshot of what homeowners paid in 2025 under the One Stop Shop scheme—and the numbers are both revealing and encouraging.

Activ8 Energies has today announced the launch of LunarPV™, an innovative solar PV module designed to generate electricity both during the day and after sunset, marking a significant step forward in solar technology.

What roof types work best for solar panels in Ireland? Learn how slate, tile and flat roofs affect installation, cost and performance.

What is a Power Purchase Agreement? Learn how UK businesses and organisations can install solar with no upfront cost through PPAs with Activ8 Energies and SSE Airtricity.

Can Irish businesses sell solar electricity back to the grid? Learn how export payments work, what to expect and how solar can generate additional value.

Ireland has officially reached 1 gigawatt (GW) of rooftop solar – a major milestone in the country’s clean energy transition. But behind that headline figure is a more powerful story about delivery, scale and impact.‍ Activ8 has installed approximately 180 MW of that total – accounting for 18% of all rooftop solar capacity in Ireland today.

At Activ8 Solar Energies, we are proud to announce our official charity partnership for the year with the Irish Cancer Society.‍This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful causes that make a real difference in communities across Ireland.

Do solar panels increase property value in Ireland? We examine how solar panels influence BER ratings, buyer demand and resale value for Irish homes.

Heating oil prices in Ireland have surged in recent weeks. Could heat pumps offer a more stable alternative to oil heating for Irish homes?

Why do electricity prices fluctuate in Ireland? Learn what energy price volatility means, what causes it, and what homeowners can do to manage rising energy costs.