We have first-hand knowledge of the many difficulties facing businesses today. And we’re confident that solar PV systems can help with many of the significant ones: rising bills, energy insecurity and the challenges of being sustainable.
By choosing solar panels for your business, you can:
- Claim a Government grant: Grant funding can help significantly towards your initial investment. The amount you receive varies based on the size of your installation. But since solar panels have low maintenance costs and a lifespan of roughly 20-30 years, your grant is sure to go a long way. We can keep you up to date on the latest types of grants available.
- Reduce your electricity costs: A solar PV system can provide free electricity for your commercial property during daylight hours. Battery storage systems and hot water diverts are optional ways of maximising the electricity you generate.
- Create a safety net for when energy costs spike: Having a sustainable electricity supply for your business means you can worry less about changes to energy prices and availability.
- Show your company’s commitment to sustainability: Every business needs to be accountable for its carbon emissions and energy use. Solar panels are a responsible and practical response to this challenge.
- Help Ireland to reach our climate targets: Your company has a valuable role to play in reducing our country’s environmental impact.
Prime Solar
Your Business’s Trusted Solar Energy Partners
Here at Prime Solar, we’ll partner with you to make the best energy choices for your business: choices that can help you flourish in the long term.
We never make rash financial promises or rush into things. Instead, we:
- Ask and Listen
We find out exactly what you want, as well as the details of your commercial property - Consider all Options
We carefully explore all the possibilities for your business. - Advise Honestly
We give you truthful information and advice about your next steps. - Source the Finest Products
We provide you with high-quality, fully-certified hardware. - Install Safely
We prioritise people: both yours and our own.
Step by Step to Solar Success
- Step 1: Enquiry
Request a call or email to get the process started. We’ll then get in touch and ask you for some basic information, including your farm’s Eircode and details of your electricity use (based on your electricity bills). - Step 2: Desktop Survey
We’ll use this information to research the best system for your needs. Every farm is unique and your solar PV solution should be too. Sometimes, we discover that a property is not suitable for solar panels; we’ll tell you honestly if this is the case. Planning permission for solar panels has recently been relaxed, but we’ll let you know if it needs to be considered. - Step 3: Indicative Price
Next, we’ll give you a ballpark figure of how much solar panels for your farm will cost. This may change slightly during the physical survey but will help you to make an informed decision. - Step 4: Physical Survey
If you wish to move forward, we’ll visit your farm to carry out some checks. These include examining the roof, as well as the potential locations for each piece of hardware. - Step 5: Final Quotation
After the survey, we’ll send you a final quote. This will inform you of all the costs involved, with no hidden surprises. Remember, Government grants (see below) will help you to cover these.
- Step 6: Grant Application
If your commercial solar PV installation is suitable for grant support, Prime Solar is registered to guide you through the process and help you apply. The value of grant support varies, depending on the size of your solar PV system. - Step 7: Registration
All solar systems need to be registered with ESB Networks before they are installed. We’ll do this for you and make sure that all the legal requirements for your new solar panels are taken care of. - Step 8: Installation
Two teams will attend your property to install your new solar panels: a two-person roofing team and a two-person electrical team. These teams are directly employed by us and carry all necessary accreditations, including SafePass, Working at Heights and more. For your peace of mind, we’ll provide you with datasheets for every piece of hardware we install. - Step 9: Final Inspections
Depending on your grant type, the final installation may need to be inspected by the awarding grant body. If so, we’ll keep you up to date on everything you need to know.
Further information
To learn more about solar PV panels for your commercial or manufacturing premises, please read the SEAI’s booklet: Solar PV For Business – Best Practice Guide.
