Renewables Ireland

Renewables Ireland: solar energy for homes and businesses in Ireland

Renewables Ireland is an Irish company dedicated to the installation of photovoltaic solar energy systems, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers, for both homes and businesses. The company operates from Stillorgan, in County Dublin, and has a second office in Cork. Its declared area of operation covers 18 counties in the provinces of Leinster and Munster.

Main services

The company's offering is structured around three product lines:

• Solar panels: installation of high-performance photovoltaic systems for homes across Ireland. The company states that these systems can reduce electricity bills by up to 80%, come with a 25-year warranty on the panels and benefit from 0% VAT on supply and installation.
• Battery storage: systems that allow energy generated during the day to be used at night as well, with smart AI-driven control. The company indicates that this type of installation allows 80% to 90% of the solar energy produced to be used and provides backup during power cuts.
• Electric vehicle chargers: installation of residential and commercial charging points, with fast 7.4 kW charging and smart scheduling to take advantage of off-peak tariffs.

Grants and financing

Renewables Ireland is registered as an SEAI installer and handles the paperwork for public grants on behalf of its customers. According to the company's information, SEAI grants can reach €1,800 for solar panels and €300 for electric vehicle chargers. The company also offers financing options.

Geographic coverage

The company states it covers 18 counties, with teams based in Dublin and Cork. From its head office in Stillorgan, in County Dublin, it serves the city and the areas of Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and the midlands, as well as the 12 counties of Leinster. Its Cork office, located at Marina Commercial Park, serves the city, the county and the whole of Munster province, which comprises 6 counties.

Team profile and background

The company was founded by professionals from the electrical and construction sectors. Between the directors they have close to a century of experience in electrical engineering, project management and building services. The management team comprises Paul Bradley (CEO), with more than 39 years in the electrical and building services sector; Paul Higgins, co-founder and director, with more than 27 years in construction; Anthony Byrne, co-founder and director, with 30 years in the construction sector; and David Hayden, photovoltaic solar system design engineer, with a degree in Electrical Services Design from TUD and more than 25 years in construction management.

Work process

The process described by the company is structured in three stages: an initial online estimate that the user can complete in about five minutes, a technical home visit of approximately one hour to design the system and analyse the roof, and the installation itself, which according to the company is completed in a single day. The total time from quote to installation can be as little as two weeks.

Accreditations and ratings

The company states it is accredited or certified by Safe Electric, FusionSolar, Van Der Valk, AECI, Huawei, SEAI and Engineers Ireland. At the time of analysis, its Google profile showed a rating of 5.0 stars based on 144 reviews, and the company claimed to have completed over 500 installations. It also runs a referral programme that rewards customers who recommend its services and whose contact ends up commissioning an installation with a €100 One4All voucher.

Location and contact

The Mews, 59 Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, IE · Phone: (01) 298 6140 · Email: sales@rirl.ie · Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00. Saturdays: by appointment.