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Solar PV Installation Dublin

Electricity prices are not going back down and every unit you buy from the grid costs more than one you make yourself. We install solar PV systems for Dublin homeowners as SEAI registered contractors, with the grant application handled for you.

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  • We do not progress any project without a clear agreed budget
  • We size the system to your actual electricity usage, not to fill your roof
  • SEAI registered with your solar PV grant application prepared and submitted for you
  • Serving Greater Dublin, CIRI registered, fully insured, 100+ projects delivered

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CIRI Registered

Construction Industry Register Ireland

5★ Google Rated

Verified by Dublin homeowners

CIF Member

Construction Industry Federation

100+ Projects Delivered

Across Greater Dublin Region

Make Your Own Electricity and Buy Less From the Grid

Solar PV panels turn daylight into electricity you can use in the house straight away, store in a battery for the evening, or export to the grid for a payment.

In Dublin conditions a typical ten panel system generates around 3,900 kWh a year, which covers most of what an average three bed home uses.

We size the system to your consumption rather than to a standard package. Roof orientation, shading, how much electricity you use during the day, and whether a battery earns its keep.

  • System designed around your roof, orientation and real energy usage
  • SEAI grant of up to €1,800, with the full application prepared and submitted for you
  • 0% VAT on the supply and installation of domestic solar
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What Our Clients Say

Rated 5★ across Google, Houzz, and OnlineTradesmen by Dublin homeowners.

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Graham Barry
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"Professional, reliable service with clear communication and integrity."

"Professional, reliable service with clear communication and integrity. The team kept us informed at every stage and delivered exactly what was promised. Would recommend to anyone looking for a trustworthy provider."

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Kirsten Wendenburg
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"Excellent communication and budget-friendly suggestions throughout."

"Excellent communication and budget-friendly suggestions throughout. They took the time to understand our needs and offered practical options at every step. The end result exceeded our expectations."

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Olga Antipenko
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"Excellent communication and support throughout. Highly recommend."

"Excellent communication and support throughout. Highly recommend. From the first call to the final handover everything was handled professionally. The team was responsive, knowledgeable and clearly cared about the outcome."

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James Murphy
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"Outstanding work from start to finish. Couldn't be happier with the result."

"Outstanding work from start to finish. Couldn't be happier with the result. They were punctual, tidy and clearly took pride in their craft. The whole project came in on time and on budget."

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Sarah O'Brien
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"Genuinely impressed with the quality and attention to detail."

"Genuinely impressed with the quality and attention to detail. Every aspect of the project was carefully considered and the finish is excellent. I'd use them again without hesitation."

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David Kelly
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"Top-class service. Friendly team and a fair price."

"Top-class service. Friendly team and a fair price. They were upfront about everything, no hidden surprises and the work was completed to a very high standard. Already recommended them to a neighbour."

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A Clear Path From First Call to Switch On

  1. Survey

Roof, orientation, shading and your electricity usage assessed on site

  1. Design

System sized to your consumption, with a clear cost and payback figure

  1. Grant Approval

SEAI application prepared and submitted, approval secured before work begins

  1. Install and Connect

Panels fitted, system commissioned, grid connection registered

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How It Works

A Structured Process Built Around Your Budget

BuildTech follows a clear four-step pathway, from initial feasibility through to completed construction, designed to protect your budget and keep your project on track.

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Feasibility

Budget & scope clarity before any design work begins

Design

Measured survey, technical layout & cost plan
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3

Planning

Managed application where required, many extensions are exempt

Build

On-time, on-budget delivery with full project management
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Start with a Feasibility Call
Why BuildTech

Panels Inverter Battery and Grid Connection All Handled In House

We install the complete system. Panels and mounting, inverter, wiring, battery storage where it makes sense, the grid connection application, and full commissioning. You deal with one contractor from survey to switch on.

All electrical work is carried out by qualified electricians and the finished system is registered with the grid operator so you can be paid for what you export. Monitoring is included so you can see what you are generating and using.

  • Panels, mounting, inverter and wiring installed by qualified electricians
  • Grid connection application managed so you can be paid for exported electricity
  • System monitoring provided so you can track generation and consumption in real time

What You Get and What the Grant Is Worth

The solar electricity grant is worth up to €1,800 in 2026, unchanged from 2025. Here is what the common system sizes deliver on a Dublin roof.

How the Grant Is Calculated

You get €700 per kWp for the first 2 kWp and €200 per kWp after that, up to 4 kWp. Anything above 4 kWp attracts no additional grant, so ten panels is the size that maximises it.

What the Grant Covers

Panels, inverter, wiring, mounting and the labour to install them. Battery storage and hot water diverters are not grant aided, though they do attract 0% VAT when installed under the same contract as the panels.

Who Can Apply

Your home needs an MPRN and must have been built and occupied before 1 January 2021. The grant can only be claimed once per property, ever. Newer homes are not eligible because they are already built to near zero energy standards

Approval Before Work Starts

Grant approval must be in place before installation begins. Work that starts early cannot be grant aided, with no exceptions. Once the offer is issued you have eight months to complete the installation.

Drawdown

A post works BER assessment is required before the grant is paid. We submit the Declaration of Works and supporting paperwork, and the grant is paid to you once SEAI accepts it.

Common Issues

What Decides How Much Your Solar System Actually Saves You

Two identical systems on two Dublin roofs can produce very different returns. These are the four factors that matter most, and all four are settled at survey stage.

Roof Orientation and Pitch

South facing gives the best annual yield. East and west facing roofs still work and can suit households that use most of their electricity in the morning or evening. North facing rarely stacks up.

Shading

A chimney, a dormer or a neighbouring tree across part of the array pulls down output for the whole string unless the system is designed around it. We survey for shading before we size anything.

How Much You Use During the Day

Electricity you use yourself is worth far more than electricity you export. A household that is out all day gets less from the same system than one that is home, unless a battery or a hot water diverter shifts that usage.

Whether a Battery Earns Its Keep

Without a battery you use around 40 per cent of what you generate and export the rest at a lower rate. With one, self consumption typically rises to 75 to 85 per cent. A battery is not grant aided and adds real cost, so it only pays back for the right consumption pattern. We tell you honestly whether yours justifies one.

Do You Need Planning Permission for Solar Panels in Dublin

For most Dublin homes the answer is no. Rooftop solar on houses is Exempted Development under the Planning and Development Regulations, and the rules were significantly relaxed in October 2022.

Here is what changed and what still applies.

  • No area cap. Since October 2022 there is no limit on the area of solar panels you can fit to a house roof anywhere in the country. The old 12 square metre restriction is gone
  • Projection limit. Panels must not project more than 150mm above the plane of the roof
  • Ridge line. Panels must not extend above the ridge of the roof
  • Roof edges. A set back from the roof edge is required
  • Protected structures and conservation areas. The exemption does not apply. Permission is needed
  • Solar Safeguarding Zones. Areas near airports and helipads carry additional conditions

Ready to Put Solar on Your Dublin Roof

We survey your roof, size the system to your usage, handle the SEAI grant and register the grid connection. A ten panel system generates around 3,900 kWh a year in Dublin and qualifies for the full €1,800 grant.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Up to €1,800, unchanged from 2025. It is calculated at €700 per kWp for the first 2 kWp and €200 per kWp up to 4 kWp. A 4 kWp system or larger gets the full €1,800.
Ten panels, the most popular size, typically costs €7,300 to €9,300 gross before the grant. Six panels is closer to €4,500 to €6,000. Battery storage adds €1,700 to €5,000 on top. There is 0% VAT on domestic solar.
A ten panel system in Dublin generates around 3,900 kWh a year. Typical savings are €800 to €1,200 depending on how much you use directly, with export payments on top of that.
Typically four to six years, depending on system size, your consumption pattern and whether you add a battery. We give you a payback figure with your quote.
No. The grant covers panels, inverter, wiring and installation only. Batteries and hot water diverters are not grant aided, though they do get 0% VAT when installed with the panels.

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We review your enquiry before confirming a consultation — ensuring only suitable projects proceed.

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  • Min. project €100k · No surprises

What's Included

  • Feasibility consultation included
  • Measured survey & assessment
  • Technical design package
  • Full project management
  • Engineer certification on completion

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Our Services

BuildTech is a specialist design and build contractor. We take on a focused range of projects — and we do not progress any project without a clear, agreed budget.

Single-Storey Rear Extension

The most common home project in Dublin. Open-plan kitchen and living, utility room, or additional family space — from feasibility through to a certified, compliant build.

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Home Renovation

Whole-home renovations and structural alterations for Dublin homeowners. Internal reconfigurations, layout redesign, and full refurbishment — all budget-led from day one.

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Feasibility Consultation

€200 call or €500 home visit. We establish what is realistically achievable within your budget before any design work begins — saving you time, money, and stress.

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Planning Permission

Full application management — pre-planning strategy, drawings, submission, and decision monitoring. Many extensions are planning exempt; we confirm this first.

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Already Have Plans?

Cost Planning & Construction Review from €2,500 + VAT. We provide a full cost breakdown of your existing drawings — gap identification, budget alignment, and value engineering.

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Cost & Technical Design

Measured survey, technical layout, and a detailed cost plan — all aligned to your budget before construction begins. No over-specified designs that cannot be built within your means.

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Our work

Recent Projects

Each project below started with a feasibility consultation and a clear budget. Here is what we delivered.

All Projects

Extension + Renovation

Full Ground Floor Renovation with Rear Extension

Location : Dublin

Scope : Ground floor knock-through, rear extension, open-plan kitchen and living

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Delivered on time and on budget

Extension + Renovation

Sandymount Seafront
Renovation

Location : Sandymount, Dublin 4

Scope : Full home renovation of period seafront property

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Full project management, completed on programme

Extension + Renovation

Rear Extension Plus Partial Renovation, Dublin 14

Location : Dublin 14

Scope : Single-storey rear extension and partial ground-floor renovation

Status : Planning exempt

✓ On budget, handover on schedule

Extension + Renovation

20 sqm Single-Storey Rear Extension, Mount Merrion

Location : Mount Merrion, South Dublin

Scope : 20 sqm flat-roof rear extension, open-plan kitchen and dining

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Completed on time and on budget

Extension + Renovation

Split-Level Open Plan Kitchen & Lounge Renovation

Location : Dublin

Scope : Structural reconfiguration, split-level open-plan kitchen and lounge

Status : Planning exempt

✓ Full project management included

Know What Your Solar System Will Cost Before You Commit

We confirm your total cost, your grant amount and your expected payback before any work begins.

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