Think solar’s too expensive? Think again!

Explore the latest financing plans and grants for solar panels available for Irish homeowners.

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Briain Kelly
October 22, 2025

Inside this edition:

  • Financing Options for Home Solar Panels

  • What is the PSO Levy - Electricity Charges Explained

  • Kirsty explains how to bring some steadiness to your energy bills

  • Solar Underfloor Heating - Keeping Warm with Solar Power

  • Do you need Planning Permission for Home Insulation?

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Financing Options for Home Solar Panels

Getting solar panels for your home can come with a significant cost upfront. This is the main barrier to people investing in solar panels, no matter the savings they will bring.

But there are multiple options for solar panel financing that help to mitigate that cost, making solar power more accessible and affordable for all.

See our guide for how you turn sunlight into savings with easy financing.

Financing for Solar Panels - Energy Efficiency

Solar panels are an expensive investment for any home, but there are multiple financing options available to help homeowners with the cost of solar PV systems.

energyefficiency.ie/blog/financing-for-solar-panels

What is the PSO Levy - Electricity Charges Explained

When you look at your electricity bill, there are a lot of different charges that add up to the total you owe at the end.

One small item you might have noticed is the PSO Levy, with the same charge appearing month after month.

We explain what this charge it, what it’s used for and who it applies to in the Irish energy market.

The PSO Levy Explained - Energy Efficiency

What is the PSO Leavy, and how much is it costing me? Speak to energy Efficiency to save money on your home energy bills!

energyefficiency.ie/blog/the-pso-levy-explained

Kirsty explains how to bring some steadiness to your energy bills

The Irish weather is always unpredictable, but your heating and electricity bills don’t need to be.

Kirsty explains some simple steps you can take to take some of the wild peaks out of your energy bills.

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Solar Underfloor Heating - Keeping Warm with Solar Power

Solar power has many versatile uses in your home. But did you know it can even be used to keep rooms cosy with underfloor heating?

Explore the different ways that solar energy can power modern underfloor heating systems.

Solar Underfloor Heating - Energy Efficiency

Heat your home with solar underfloor heating in Ireland. For more information, speak to energy efficiency for the best quotes on the market

energyefficiency.ie/blog/solar-underfloor-heating

Do you need Planning Permission for Home Insulation?

So you’re thinking about upgrading your home with more, better insulation. That’s a smart move and the best way to reduce your heating bills.

But will you need to go through the process of getting planning permission for these home improvements? The answer is usually no, but sometimes yes.

Read on for a less frustrating answer about insulation and planning requirements.

Do You Need Planning Permission for Insulation? - Energy Efficiency

Having insulation put in your home can make it far more energy efficient, saving you money and improving the comfort of your home. But before getting started

energyefficiency.ie/blog/planning-permission-for-insulation

That’s it for this week. If you want to learn more about how you can save more in your home while living more sustainably, then keep an eye out for our next edition.

That’s it from us. Until the next time.

Briain Kelly,