How long will my solar panels last for?

What happens to solar panels as they get older, how to maximise their lifespan, and the warranties to look for when shopping for solar.

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Briain Kelly
August 20, 2025

Welcome back once again for some more news on solar power and more.

  • Solar Panels Lifespan - How Long They Last and Why

  • Putting Solar Panels on a Flat Roof Building

  • Energy Savings Tips Inspired by Nature

  • Opel Adds New Extended Range Mokka Electric to its Lineup

  • Understanding EV Charger Connector Types

Let’s dive right in!

With energy costs rising, solar panels are fast becoming a necessity in Ireland. See local installer prices here.

Solar Panels Lifespan - How Long They Last and Why

Buying solar panels is an expensive and long term investment. You want to know that your panels will last as long as possible and that you have the best protection.

Here we discuss the operational lifespan of solar panels for your home, what happens to them as they get older, and how you can ensure they last as long as possible with good care and solid warranties.

Solar Panels Lifespan - How long do they last? - Energy Efficiency

When you get solar panels installed on your home, you can be happy knowing that they’ll be producing electricity for decades to come. But just how long is

energyefficiency.ie/blog/solar-panels-lifespan

Putting Solar Panels on a Flat Roof Building

It’s most common to see solar panels attached to pitched roofs on buildings where they come already angled for the sun.

But homes, farms, businesses, and more with flat roof space can still easily take advantage of the benefits of solar power to slash their energy bills.

Our guide explains the fundamentals of putting solar panels on a flat roof and how to get the most from them.

Solar Panels for Flat Roofs - Energy Efficiency

Solar panels are highly versatile additions to any building, regardless of the roof type on which they are being installed.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/solar-panels-for-flat-roofs

Energy Savings Tips Inspired by Nature

Kirsty is still on her journey to live a more sustainable life, and she has recently been enlightened with some tips for living more efficiently, inspired by her time in nature.

@energy.efficiency.ie

Nature doesn’t waste energy. It holds heat, moves with purpose, and makes light last 🌿 Inspired by the Irish landscape, here are 3 simple ... See more

Opel Adds New Extended Range Mokka Electric to its Lineup

Opel has refreshed the lineup of its award-winning Mokka, already available in petrol and hybrid, to include new long-range, fully Electric models.

The new Mokka Electric comes with three different models retailing from €30,227 and with a range of up to 403km.

Opel adds Mokka Electric to its lineup with 403km range - Energy Efficiency

Modern, compact, and with an unmistakeable design, the award-winning Opel Mokka is a bestseller for the German brand, earning legions of fans since its launch

energyefficiency.ie/blog/opel-adds-mokka-electric-to-its-lineup-with-403km-range

Understanding EV Charger Connector Types

One thing you might have noticed with electric cars is how many different types of charging cables there seem to be.

We explain why there is such a variation in connector types for EV chargers, what they are for, and how they came to be.

Understanding Different Types of EV Charging Connectors - Energy Efficiency

Using an electric car is different from having a petrol or diesel car in a number of ways. If you have or are thinking of getting an EV, then one of the

energyefficiency.ie/blog/understanding-different-types-of-ev-charging-connectors

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,

Editor, EnergyEfficiency.ie