Solar Roof Tiles: A Stylish and Sustainable Alternative to Panels

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• _{Solar Roof Tiles Explained - A green alternative for your roof}

• _{What Size Solar Battery Do You Need for Your Home?}

• _{Kirsty explains why Ireland is better for solar power than you think}

• _{What is an NC6 Form - Understanding this key part of getting solar panels}

• _{Bidirectional EV Charging - Using an electric car as a home battery}

Let’s get down to business.

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

Solar Roof Tiles Explained - A green alternative for your roof

Everyone knows what solar panels are and their benefits, but not everyone likes the look of them on their rooftop.

Solar roof tiles, though still rare in Ireland, are designed to blend in with or replace a traditional roof surface with small photovoltaic tiles.

This means you can have a traditional-looking roof that still generates free electricity for your home.

What Size Solar Battery Do You Need for Your Home?

More and more homeowners are getting solar batteries installed alongside solar panels, or to take advantage of cheaper nighttime electricity.

But before you pay to get one plugged in, it’s best to ask yourself what capacity of battery you need.

Our guide explains the key factors that go into choosing the right sized solar battery for your home.

Kirsty explains why Ireland is better for solar power than you think

You could be forgiven for having doubts about whether grey, rainy Ireland is the right place to put solar panels.

But as Kirst explains below, the Irish weather is more than capable of generating lots of free electricity from solar power, and it’s cheaper than ever to do so.

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What is an NC6 Form - Understanding this key part of getting solar panels

It’s important to stay informed about the entire process of getting solar panels installed on your home.

One part of this is submitting an NC6 Form, a key requirement for connecting your solar PV system to the electricity grid.

We explain what this form is and why it is so essential for homeowners generating solar power.

Bidirectional EV Charging - Using an electric car as a home battery

The cheapest way to charge your electric car is at home. But did you know that with the right charger, you can turn your EV into a battery to power your home?

Bidirectional EV Charging allows power to flow both ways, allowing you to power your home from an EV in the day after charging it at night. It can even potentially provide power during an outage.

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