Solar modules in the EU could be subject to lower value added tax (VAT) rates after an agreement was reached on the 8th December by finance ministers across the block. The European Council agreed to update the rules on VAT rates to bring the tax’s rules in line with EU priorities such as fighting climate…
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The Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has welcomed environment minister, Eamon Ryan’s announcement on the 21st of December that a new Micro-generation Support Scheme framework is to be introduced. Customers are likely to receive their first payments in Summer 2022. The association states that the measures announced are aimed at increasing the amount of renewable…
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The Government has published its long-awaited Climate Action Plan, which has been released a month later than expected, proposes how far each sector of society must reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to cut them in half overall by the end of the decade. The plan aims to reduce greenhouse gases by 51% by the year…
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What are the major causes of this year’s substantial rise in Irish and European energy prices, and why is Eirgrid expecting power blackouts this Winter? Unfortunately, there is no single underlying issue that can be blamed on this situation. Findings reported by Eirgrid suggest that the demand in electricity in Ireland keeps growing, primarily driven by datacentres,…
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Have you ever thought about getting solar panels, but just don’t know where to start? When considering a solar panel installation, most people shrug the thought off assuming it’s probably too much work anyway. Well, here is your guide to the solar installation process, and its time to eliminate the notion that it is too…
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Do Solar Panels work on a Cloudy Day? If you’ve been wondering ‘do solar panels work on a cloudy day?’ You’re certainly not alone. The simple answer is Yes, solar panels work even in cloudy weather. A cloudy day will impact the efficiency of your panels, but it will not cause them to stop working.…
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What is a BER Rating? A Building Energy Rating or BER is an energy label with accompanying advisory report for homes. The rating is a simple scale which ranges from A-G. A-Rated homes are the most energy efficient and tend to have the lowest energy bills. A BER makes the energy performance of a…
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Insulate your home ‘According to the SEAI, on average, a home loses 20-30% of its heat through walls and up to 30% through a poorly insulated attic’. Insulation can have a huge impact on reducing heat loss, while helping you save money on your electric bill. Here are some different types of insulation: Attic insulation:…
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