Can You Take Solar Panels With You When You Move?

Is it worthwhile, or even possible, to take the solar panels on your roof with you when you move home?

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Briain Kelly
January 21, 2026

Inside this Edition:

  • Can you take Solar Panels with you when moving?

  • What size solar battery does your home need?

  • Public EV charging options in Ireland

  • Kirsty’s mum is made for solar lights

  • Are solar roof tiles the future of roofing?

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Can You Take Your Solar Panels When Moving House?

If you’ve spent a lot of money on solar panels, you might not be happy to leave them behind if you’re moving house.

But ask yourself first what the price will be to do so, and what benefits they might bring if you leave them where they are.

Can You Take Your Solar Panels When Moving House? - Energy Efficiency

Home solar panels are a major expense for a homeowner, costing most people in the region of €10,000. This is a long term investment that you expect to keep

energyefficiency.ie/blog/can-you-take-your-solar-panels-when-moving-house

What Size Solar Battery Does Your Home Need?

Getting a battery storage system to go with solar panels can be a smart move for many homeowners. But before you go spending hundreds or thousands of euro, make sure you know what battery capacity best fits your needs.

Read our guide on how to choose the right size solar battery for your home.

What Size Solar Battery Do You Need? - Energy Efficiency

Adding solar battery storage to your home alongside solar panels can be an excellent investment.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/what-size-solar-battery-do-you-need

See How Solar Powered Lights Can Brighten Up Any Garden

Kirsty’s mum is mad for solar lights, and who wouldn’t be? If you’ve got a garden, they’re a simple and affordable way to brighten up the space, especially when the weather starts to get warm enough to enjoy the evening outdoors.

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These garden lights run purely on solar — soaking up the daylight and lighting up the evenings ☀️ 🌿 It’s a small example of how solar work... See more

Public EV Charging in Ireland - Prices and Availability

While home charging is the best for EV owners, having good public charging infrastructure is essential for urban areas and long journeys.

See what the current state of Ireland’s public charging infrastructure is, the chargers available and how to use them, along with how much it costs.

Public EV Charging Costs, Locations & Uses | EnergyEfficiency.ie

Get the best value for your time and money with public EV charging stations. Learn about charger types, locations and costs in Ireland.

energyefficiency.ie/electric-vehicles/public-charging

Wind Power Stays Strong in December 2025

Renewables generated a combined 44% of Ireland’s electricity in December, with wind power responsible for the lion’s share of that. It was a poor month for solar, but improving weather and growing generation capacity should see those numbers improve rapidly.

Solar Roof Tiles - A Technology of the Future?

Not everyone likes the look of solar panels or wants them on their roofs. For those worried about the aesthetics, solar roof tiles may be an excellent alternative. Still an emerging technology, solar tiles can blend into the majority of roofs to start generating clean electricity without affecting their appearance.

Solar Roof Tiles 2025 - Energy Efficiency

Rooftop solar power is an excellent way for homeowners to cut their electricity bills by 50% or more, and solar roof tiles are the latest technology trend to

energyefficiency.ie/blog/solar-roof-tiles-2025

We hope you enjoyed the articles this week. Together with your support, we are helping to build a greener, more affordable Ireland for everyone. That’s your energy update. Until the next edition.

Briain Kelly,