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28/10/2026

“Does solar actually work in an Irish winter?” It’s the question we get asked most at this time of year, so here’s the honest answer 👇

Yes, it does. Panels need daylight, not sunshine, so they keep generating on grey days like the ones in these photos. They do produce less in winter because the days are shorter, and most of the year’s power comes from spring to autumn. But the cold doesn’t hurt them at all. Panels actually work more efficiently when it’s cool.

What matters is the total over the full year. And with a home battery (now with a €600 SEAI grant), you can make the most of every bit you generate.

Got a question about solar? Drop it in the comments or give us a call on 01 538 2157 ☀️🌧️

24/10/2026

The clocks go back this Sunday, and the evenings are only getting darker from here 🕰️

If you have solar panels, a home battery means the power you make during the day doesn’t go to waste. You can store it and use it in the evening instead of buying from the grid. Swipe to see one of our recent battery installs 👉

SEAI has just introduced a €600 grant towards a home battery, and you can apply even if you already have solar. The one thing to know: the grant has to be approved before the battery goes in, and we’ll guide you through that.

Questions? Give us a call on 01 538 2157 or drop us a message 🔋

18/10/2026

Are you considering reducing your energy bills this winter ? , then contact Blackwell Energy to find out what options are available to you.

Up to €2,400 in Solar & Battery Grants!

Make your own electricity and store it for when you need it with Blackwell Energy.

Up to €1,800 towards solar PV with €600 towards an eligible battery of 5kWh or larger

Use your battery to store electricity from a low cost night rate or EV tariff

Sell your excess electricity back to grid.



Are you in receipt of any of the following Welfare payments to avail of the increased grant of €9000?

You must be receiving one of the qualifying DSP payments, such as:
• Fuel Allowance
• Working Family Payment
• One-Parent Family Payment
• Domiciliary Care Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance (living with the person you care for)
• Disability Allowance (for more than 6 months with a child under seven)
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (for more than 6 months with a child under seven)

🏡 Thinking about solar? Message Blackwell Energy today for a quote and help with your grant application.

Subject to SEAI eligibility and grant approval. Grant approval required before installation begins.

Contact Blackwell Energy on 015382157 or [email protected]

13/10/2026

☀️ Solar just got a lot more affordable!

SEAI has announced bigger and better solar grants, opening from 6 October. Here’s the quick version:

🏡 For your home
✅ The €1,800 solar PV grant now covers homes built and occupied before 2025. If your house was too new before, it could qualify now!
✅ A brand-new €600 grant for home batteries
✅ Up to €9,000 for solar + battery for homeowners on certain Social Protection payments

🏢 For your business
✅ Solar PV grants are jumping to 45% of eligible costs, nearly double the current rate
⏳ This boost only runs for 9 months, so it’s worth getting planned early

Not sure what you’re entitled to? Send us a message or call 01 538 2157 and we’ll check your eligibility and take care of the grant process for you.

👉 www.blackwellenergy.ie

Subject to final SEAI terms and eligibility.

30/08/2026

Make Your Roof Work for You with Blackwell Energy. Just like Centra , Enniscrone , Co Sligo

This 100 panel system was installed in 4 days allowing the supermarket to benefit immediately from producing their own green electricity. The bespoke design maximised all available roof spaces and enables them to the export any excess electricity back to the grid.

Take control of your electricity costs with a professionally installed Solar PV system designed around your home and energy usage.

✅ High-quality solar panels
✅ Battery-storage options
✅ EV charger integration
✅ SEAI grant assistance
✅ Expert installation and aftercare
✅ Residential and commercial systems

From the initial survey through to installation and commissioning, the Blackwell Energy team manages the complete process.

Contact us today for a free Solar PV quotation and discover how much you could save.

Blackwell Energy — Powering a Brighter Future.

07/08/2026

Blackwell Energy recently installed a 40kWp system at Bloom House, Dublin 1.

The Dublin city centre office block is home to OPW and The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)

Although a logistically difficult site to work on due to the building height and limited access, the project was completed on time and within the clients’ budget.

Contact Blackwell Energy for information on the SEAI non-domestic solar PV grant which contribute up to €162600 towards the installation of solar PV for your office building, business, farm, school, community centres, or other non-profit organisation.

Phone 01-5382157

www.blackwellenergy.ie

06/08/2026

30/07/2026

Another winning performance in Castlebar! 💚❤️🏆

After waiting 75 years for Sam to come home, the people of Mayo clearly decided they weren’t stopping there… they wanted lower electricity bills too!

As Mayo continues to celebrate , we have spent the week in Castlebar installing a 100kWp solar PV system for Centra . This 200-panel system will produce an average annual yield of 70,795kW and have a massive impact on the supermarkets’ energy bills.

Do you own a business that can benefit from a 50% reduction in energy costs ?
Do you want to install solar PV today at zero cost to your business ?
Do you want one company to look after everything from design, funding , grid connections to SEAI grants and most importantly provide a top qualify installation?

Then speak to the team at Blackwell Energy on our PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) options which are tailored to your needs.

Contact us today on 01-5382157 or visit www.blackwellenergy.ie

Centra IrelandSEAI

24/07/2026

Some great progress during week 1 , installing the first 100 houses at Dunboyne, Co Meath.

Bennetstown will provide 578 A-rated new homes, ranging from 2 to 4 bedroom homes, apartments and duplexes. With proximity to the M3 motorway and M3 Parkway rail station the development is being built by Glenveagh Homes.

Blackwell Energy supply and install a range of residential solar PV solutions from one-off houses to large residential developments.

Go green with Blackwell Energy.

01-5382157

www.blackwellenergy.ie

12/07/2026

Another bespoke solar installation completed by Blackwell Energy.

This project features a 46-panel Solar PV system, combining 22-panel ground-mounted array using a bifacial panel which will generate solar from both the front and back of the panel. The design also includes
24 roof-mounted panels, strategically split across the east and west roof pitches to optimise energy generation throughout the day.

The client also wanted to store as much electricity as possible for evening and night time consumption so we installed 40kWh of battery storage. The battery storage system is programmed to top up at night from the grid on a low cost EV rate.

Every site is different, and this installation demonstrates how a tailored design can make the most of every available surface, helping the customer reduce electricity costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve long-term energy independence.

At Blackwell Energy, we don’t just install sola, we design systems that work specifically for each customer’s property and energy requirements.

Should you wish to avail of our free site survey with a tailored design proposal for your home then please contact Blackwell Energy on 01-5382157 or [email protected]