Microgenerators generate clean, renewable energy to meet some or all of the electricity demands of a household or business.The Government Microgeneration Support Scheme is now available so that those with a registered microgeneration device can sell any excess electricity back to Ireland’s electricity grid.This will help households reduce their carbon footprint and save money.
Most solar share microgenerators have Solar PV installed on their roof. Your Solar PV installer would have registered an NC6 form on your behalf to ESB Networks. This form provides us with the information we need to set you up.
Solar Share is pleased to offer a rate of 21c per kWh. Solar Panel ROI We estimate that this payment will range between €50-€300 per year, depending on the size and type of your microgeneration system (a typical installa-tion of 10 panels would be about €150 per year).
Payment is made in the form of a credit on your electricity bill reflecting your microgeneration export in that period.Known for their reliability, each battery is a fully integrated energy storage solution enabling users to change the way they manage and control their energy.The battery is normally installed in the garage or utility room, location can be agreed at time of site survey. Installation normally takes less than a day to complete.
The battery stores the unused generated power from your solar PV array for later use, this ensures that you use practically all the power your PV has generated .The battery can also be set to charge on cheap-er night rate electricity which can then be used during the day for further savings. The Sonnen battery optimises self-consumption by using weather forecasting and self-learning usage algorithms to create an individual usage profile to maximise self-consumption in the home.
The Sonnen Battery comes with a market-leading warranty of 10 years or 10,000 charge cycles, and a battery service life of 20 years. The performance guarantee states that the battery will be not less than 70% of its installed capacity after 10,000 cycles.
Yes, additional battery modules can be simply installed into your Sonnen battery should your require-ments change.Yes, the Sonnen battery relies on an internet connection to provide the system monitor-ing. Broadband is necessary to remotely identify and fix system faults online, as well as provide regular, free software updates to ensure that the functionality of the system is up-to-date. Internet connection is part of the warranty conditions.
The free Solis app and web portal provide an easy-to-use interface giving you the ability to monitor and manage your energy usage and generation 24/7. You can view current and historic data as well as see a forecast of expected solar generation and consumption for the next three days.The Sonnen app is availa-ble to download in iOS or Android stores – just search for “Sonnen”. There is a demo feature on the app which will enable you to explore the functionality of the system.
Due to grid safety requirements the battery will not operate in the event of a power cut. However a back up reserve unit is available as an optional extra.Yes, as well as supplying and installing a battery as an optional extra with our Solar PV installations Solar Share can supply and install a battery to homeowners who have existing Solar PV installed in their homes.
In this guide, we’ll bring you through some of the core mid to -long-term benefits of embracing solar energy to dramatically reduce your energy bills while helping to reduce carbon emissions and protect our environment.
As a result, costs are falling and there are more varied options available to Irish solar customers.
Harnessing the sun’s energy to convert it into heat and electricity in homes and businesses is a complex process. Solar Panel Financing You need the right equipment, systems and design infrastructure to leverage solar energy effec-tively and the initial installation cost can be substantial.
Sunlight is harnessed directly through the use of solar panels. Solar panels are made up of transparent photovoltaic (PV) glass as well as PV cells which are responsible for converting sunlight into electricity.
The sun’s power can also be harnessed as thermal energy via the use of concentrators and reflectors. En-ergy harnessed through solar panels can then be used to provide electricity for homes, farms and busi-nesses of all sizes nationwide.
Thermal energy has various everyday uses like heating your home during cold weather or heating water with solar energy instead of traditional gas boiler and immersion systems.
Once fitted, the solar panels on your roof are connected to an inverter and in some cases a battery.
When sunlight hits the solar panels, electronic flow is activated in individual solar panels and the result-ing electric current is referred to as direct current (DC). The electricity used to light our homes, charge electronic devices and electric vehicles, is usually in alternating current form (AC).
So, the DC electricity generated by the solar panels needs to be converted into AC to make it usable. The conversion of DC to AC power is carried out by a device known as an inverter. Once electricity has been generated by the solar panels, it flows via the inverters and is converted into AC power. After conversion, electricity flows to either electric loads or power meters which measure the amount of power generated, depending on the type of inverter fitted.
The two main types of inverters are string inverters and hybrid inverters. Micro inverters which fit on each individual solar panel, are less popular in Ireland.
A single-string inverter converts the direct current (DC) generated by a single string of solar panels into alternating current (AC) for use in home and business electrical systems, optimising energy output from a specific string.A hybrid inverter is an intelligent inverter that enables the storage of excess solar energy in a battery system for self-use.
Hybrid inverters employ AI to sequentially deal with the electricity demand for the home. The electricity produced will satisfy the demand for the house and excess power will be fed to the battery storage and may be further diverted to water heating or electric vehicle charging.
solar panelsSolar panels typically have a lifespan of 25-30 years, with most manufacturers offering warranties of 20-25 years.
Choose an installer who is SEAI registered, has good customer reviews, offers warranties, and provides a detailed quote with clear pricing.
Yes, solar panels can still generate electricity on cloudy days, although their efficiency will be reduced compared to sunny days.