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Solar PV makes electricity; solar thermal heats water. How they compare for Irish homes, the current SEAI grant position for each, and how to choose.

The SEAI business solar grant is now an effective 45% until July 2027. Here's how it works with capital allowances and VAT, and a simple way to judge payback for your premises.

How long solar panels last in Ireland, how fast they lose output according to datasheets and field data, and when the inverter and battery are likely to need replacing.

A solar carport turns parking into a power station. Here's how the planning rules, SEAI grants, VAT and grid connection apply in Ireland, for a home driveway or a business car park.

How solar PV feeds into a BER, what changed with SEAI's new A0–G scale and methodology in May 2026, and how the post-works BER fits into the grant.