Solar Panels in Swords

Ireland · 53.46°N, 6.22°W

2out of 5

Solar Potential

Moderate

1,006 kWh per kWp installed capacity

Your Solar Savings Estimate

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Data last updated: March 2026

Annual Output

5,028kWh

Net Annual Savings

€1,163

Payback Period

5.6 yrs

25-Year Net

€29,043

Savings Breakdown

Self-consumed (25% of 5,028 kWh)1,257 kWh × 0.370 €/kWh
→ Savings from own usage+€465
Injected to grid (75% of production)3,771 kWh × 0.185 €/kWh
→ Feed-in revenue+€698
Net Annual Savings€1,163
Installation cost (5 kWp × 1,300 €/kWp)€6,500

Ireland Solar Policy

Clean Export Guarantee: €0.13-0.25/kWh depending on supplier. 0% VAT. SEAI grants available.

Source: CRU, SEAI, Eurostat H1 2025

The savings estimates shown are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual savings depend on your specific installation, roof condition, shading, consumption patterns, and future electricity price changes. Feed-in tariffs and regulations change frequently. Always obtain quotes from certified installers and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Monthly Energy Production

202 kWh
286 kWh
454 kWh
577 kWh
631 kWh
593 kWh
562 kWh
521 kWh
450 kWh
340 kWh
234 kWh
177 kWh
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MonthEnergy (kWh)Irradiation (kWh/m²)
January20247
February28667
March454108
April577140
May631156
June593150
July562143
August521130
September450111
October34081
November23455
December17741
Total5,0281,229

Environmental Impact

CO2 Saved Per Year

1,172 kg

Equivalent Trees Planted

53 trees

Optimal Panel Angle

42° tilt

Technical Details

Data Source
EU PVGIS v5.3
Coordinates
53.45972°N, 6.21806°W
System Loss
14%
Optimal Inclination
42°
Optimal Azimuth
-3°
Yearly Irradiation
1229 kWh/m2
Retail Electricity Price
0.370 EUR/kWh
Feed-in Tariff
0.185 EUR/kWh
Install Cost
1,300 EUR/kWp

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