Irish solar price index
What Irish homes are really being quoted for solar, from 53 quotes shared since 2025. Updated 21 October 2026.
By battery size
| Quotes from 2025 on | Number | Median per kWp | Typical range per kWp |
|---|---|---|---|
| All quotes | 53 | €1,386 | €1,191 to €1,648 |
| No battery | 1 | €1,618 | too few quotes |
| Battery up to 7 kWh | 9 | €1,467 | €1,355 to €1,648 |
| Battery 8 kWh or more | 43 | €1,368 | €1,183 to €1,665 |
By system size
| System size | Quotes | Median per kWp | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 kWp | 7 | €1,902 | €1,735 to €1,972 |
| 5 to 8 kWp | 15 | €1,463 | €1,295 to €1,582 |
| 8 kWp and over | 31 | €1,312 | €1,119 to €1,650 |
By quarter
Quarters with at least 3 quotes.
| Quarter | Quotes | Median per kWp | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 6 | €1,497 | €1,206 to €1,619 |
| Q2 2026 | 5 | €1,558 | €1,467 to €1,607 |
| Q3 2026 | 6 | €1,518 | €1,322 to €1,665 |
| Q4 2026 | 35 | €1,355 | €1,190 to €1,677 |
How it's worked out
- Each quote's price is divided by its system size (kWp). Where the quote says the SEAI grant is already taken off, the after-grant price is used.
- Quotes are shared anonymously by homeowners or taken from public community posts. They aren't verified.
- Quotes with unusual prices are held and checked before they count.
- Extras such as ground mounts, groundworks or EV chargers aren't adjusted for.
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Watch-outs
- A large deposit asked for before anyone has surveyed your roof.
- Pressure to sign today, or a discount that expires this week.
- No panel, inverter or battery brand named.
- A price far below the community median with no clear reason.
- Extras such as a gateway, changeover switch or scaffolding that appear only after you sign.