What Does Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Mean? – Activ8
Researching solar panels? Discover what solar photovoltaic (PV) means and how PV systems work in Irish conditions with Activ8 Energies.
Understanding Solar Panel Sizes for Your Home – Activ8 Energies
Learn the exact dimensions of solar panels for Irish homes, how many you need, and how to calculate your roof space with our handy guide.
How Solar Panel Installation Works – Activ8 Energies
Learn how solar panel installation works in Ireland. Discover the step-by-step process, typical costs, available grants, and what to expect on installation day.
How Long Do Solar Panels Last in Ireland? – Activ8
Discover how long solar panels last in Ireland. Learn about 25-30 year lifespans, degradation rates, warranties, and maximising your solar investment.
How Much Electricity Does Your House Use? – Activ8
Learn about average household electricity usage in Ireland, what a kWh means, and practical ways to reduce consumption and costs.
Gender Pay Gap Report 2025
At Activ8, we’re proud of the work we do and the industry we’re in. Renewable energy is shaping the future, and our team plays a central role in that progress every day. Like many companies in our sector, we operate in an area that has traditionally been very male-dominated, and our gender pay gap results naturally reflect that wider landscape.
2025: A Standout Year for Sunshine in Ireland – What It Means for Solar Energy
At Activ8 Solar Energies, we’re always keeping an eye on the numbers that matter most for Irish homeowners and businesses thinking about solar. And when it comes to sunshine, 2025 has been a genuinely remarkable year for Dublin Airport – and for solar generation potential across the region.
Ireland Reaches Milestone 1 GW of Rooftop Solar
Ireland has officially reached 1 gigawatt (GW) of rooftop solar, a landmark moment in our clean-energy journey – and one that belongs to communities right across the country.
Activ8 Solar Energies Wins “Solar Rooftop Project of the Year” at the Irish Renewable Energy Awards 2025
Activ8 Solar Energies is proud to announce that we have been awarded Solar Rooftop Project of the Year for our landmark installation at Glenpatrick Spring. The award was presented at the inaugural Irish Renewable Energy Awards, held at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, an event jointly delivered by Wind Energy Ireland and Solar Ireland to celebrate the innovators transforming Ireland’s energy future.
Powering Progress: How Activ8 Helped Turn a Landfill into a Solar Energy Landmark for Gyproc Ireland
Discover how Activ8, in partnership with SSE Airtricity and Gyproc Ireland (Saint-Gobain), transformed an unused site in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan into a 2.5MW solar farm now generating 15% of the site’s electricity — a milestone for industrial sustainability and innovative land reuse.