Energy Efficiency - January 2025 Update

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Welcome and welcome back to the first newsletter of the year from Energy Efficiency Ireland. 2024 was a big year for green energy technology, and 2025 promises to be yet bigger still. Let’s look ahead at some of the best ways green energy can save you money, and how to live a comfier life in your home.

The Growth of Solar in 2024

Last year was another big year for the growth of rooftop solar power in Ireland, with new records set for installations throughout the year. Let’s take a look at which counties were the most popular places for homeowners to install solar panels in 2024, and just how explosive the growth was.

Looking Into the Future

2025 also looks to be a promising year for further expansion of solar power in Ireland, both on homes and at a larger scale. Here are few helpful pieces of information about the changing legal and economic landscape of solar in Ireland, and a few predictions about trends in the market.

How Solar Panels Work

You might know the benefits of solar panels, you might even have solar panels on your roof, but do you still ask yourself just how they work? Here’s our guide for explaining just how those panels on your roof manage to convert sunlight into free and clean electricity.

The Most Popular Electric Cars for Sale in 2024

The Best Ways to Insulate Your Home

Winter isn’t over yet, and with the recent cold snap, many people are no doubt wishing they lived in a warmer, cosier home. Our guide can tell you the best and most effective ways to insulate your home to start living a better life.

The Best Electricity Plans for Solar Power

A lot of the time choosing the best electricity plan is simple. But if you have solar panels installed on your home, there are factors to take into consideration to make sure you are getting the best value for money from them, and your electricity provider.