How to post a solar PV installation job
A useful solar PV request is about your home and electricity use, not simply the maximum number of panels that fit. Roof direction, shading, daytime demand, future loads and available electrical capacity all shape a suitable proposal.
For work under the SEAI domestic Solar PV scheme, homeowners must choose an active SEAI-registered Solar PV company. SEAI also recommends comparing quotes, checking references and using a written contract that covers work, price, timing, payment and warranties.[1]
Describe your home and roof
- Give property type, approximate build age and county.
- Describe pitched or flat roof sections and their directions if known.
- Mention chimneys, roof windows, dormers, shading and previous roof repairs.
- State roof covering and whether attic access is available.
- Provide safe ground-level photos of roof slopes and access routes.
Define the system options to compare
- Panel count, model, total rated capacity and proposed layout.
- Inverter type, capacity, location and monitoring platform.
- Battery capacity, usable capacity, power rating and backup capability if offered.
- Hot-water diverter, EV integration or future expansion.
- Scaffolding, electrical upgrades, grid paperwork and commissioning documents.
Ask for evidence behind the proposal
Request the estimated annual generation, stated assumptions, shading allowance, product warranties, workmanship cover and monitoring arrangements. Confirm the exact company responsible for the contract and the registered installer who will sign the Declaration of Works where the scheme applies.[1][2]
Compare whole-system value
Compare system design, predicted generation, equipment, monitoring, aftercare and warranty responsibilities, not panel count alone. Ask who handles grid and grant documentation and who responds if monitoring shows a fault. A clear proposal should let you identify the contracting company, registered installer, major components, exclusions and final handover documents.
Copyable solar PV job description
Example: 'Quote for solar PV on a detached house in Clare with an unshaded south-west pitched slate roof and accessible attic. Annual electricity use is approximately 5,200 kWh; one adult works from home and we plan an EV within two years. Please propose a suitable system with and without battery storage, showing panel layout, estimated annual generation, assumptions, inverter and battery specifications, scaffolding, monitoring, grid documentation, warranties and total price.'
Frequently asked questions
What electricity information should I share?+
Share annual or recent usage with personal data removed, plus daytime occupancy and planned loads such as an EV or heat pump.
Should every quote include a battery?+
No. Ask for the reasoning and compare suitable options with and without storage based on your usage, tariffs and goals.
Who must I use for an SEAI-supported installation?+
SEAI says homeowners using the domestic scheme must choose an active SEAI-registered Solar PV company, which arranges a registered installer.[1]
What should the written solar contract include?+
It should identify the system, deliverables, total price, payment terms, timing, warranties, documentation and responsibilities.[1]
Are generation estimates guaranteed?+
Treat them as estimates. Ask for the assumptions covering location, orientation, shading, system losses and equipment performance.
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