Before the grant
€7,600
to €9,200
8 to 16 panels, on Purevolt's published quotes.
Price guide · checked 3 November 2026
Solar panel cost in Wexford
What 8 to 16 panels cost before and after the SEAI grant, what a battery adds, VAT, export rates and payback in each Wexford town. Published Irish figures, each with its source.
€5,8248 panels, after the SEAI grant
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Last checked 3 November 2026: SEAI grant rules (scheme guide v6.0), Purevolt's and Selectra's published prices and export rates, read at source. Output from EU PVGIS and weather from Met Éireann, pulled the same day.
The short answer
What a Wexford home pays
Purevolt, an Irish installer, publishes quotes of €7,600 for 8 panels to €9,200 for 16, before the grant. Take off the SEAI grant (€1,776 to €1,800) and a Wexford home pays about €5,824 to €7,400, with 0% VAT. The Irish Times puts an average home at €6,000 to €9,000 after the grant (Irish Times, 15 Oct 2026).
After the grant
€5,824
to €7,400
The SEAI grant is up to €1,800 for panels, €2,400 with a battery.
VAT
0%
on home solar
Panels on homes, since May 2023.
Payback
4–6 yrs
10 panels in Wexford
Depending on the town and how much power you use yourself.
Checked 3 November 2026. Apply for the SEAI grant before any work starts.
By system size
Prices by system size
| System | Quoted | SEAI grant | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 panels3.88kWp | €7,600 | −€1,776 | €5,824 |
| 10 panels4.85kWp | €8,000 | −€1,800 | €6,200 |
| 12 panels5.82kWp | €8,400 | −€1,800 | €6,600 |
| 16 panels7.76kWp | €9,200 | −€1,800 | €7,400 |
Quoted prices are Purevolt's published examples, 0% VAT. Grant worked out with SEAI's current rates, panels only.
By type of home
Prices by type of home
| Home | Typical cost after grant |
|---|---|
| Small terraced4 panels, 1.76kWp | €4,800 |
| 2-bed terraced8 panels, 3.5kWp | €5,901 |
| 3-bed semi-detached10 panels, 4.4kWp | €6,145 |
| 4-bed detached12 panels, 5.3kWp | €7,400 |
| 6-bed detached16 panels, 7kWp | €8,700 |
From Selectra, updated 12 Sep 2026. Batteries not included. SEAI says installation typically costs €1,700 to €2,500 per kWp (SEAI, Solar Electricity Grant page (read 2 Nov 2026)).
Payback
Payback in each Wexford town
For 10 panels (4.85kWp) on a south roof at €6,200 after the grant, using 36c a unit and 18.5c for exports. The range runs from using 30% of the power yourself (nobody home by day) to 70% (home most of the day).
| Town | kWh a year | Saving a year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wexford town | 5,120 | €1,216–€1,575 | 3.9–5.1 |
| Rosslare | 5,080 | €1,207–€1,562 | 4.0–5.1 |
| Kilmore Quay | 5,070 | €1,203–€1,558 | 4.0–5.2 |
| Courtown | 4,810 | €1,143–€1,480 | 4.2–5.4 |
| Gorey | 4,750 | €1,128–€1,461 | 4.2–5.5 |
| New Ross | 4,730 | €1,123–€1,454 | 4.3–5.5 |
| Ferns | 4,720 | €1,121–€1,451 | 4.3–5.5 |
| Enniscorthy | 4,710 | €1,119–€1,449 | 4.3–5.5 |
| Bunclody | 4,520 | €1,075–€1,391 | 4.5–5.8 |
Output from EU PVGIS 5.2. Self-use range from WattCharger, Aug 2026: without a battery most homes export 30–50% of what they make. Simple payback, before panel wear or price changes. It's an estimate, not a quote.
Batteries
What a battery adds
Purevolt says a standard battery adds around €1,300 to €1,400, Selectra puts batteries at €1,700 to €2,400 for 5kWh to 10kWh (Selectra, updated 12 Sep 2026), and the Irish Times says they typically cost more than €4,000 (Irish Times, 25 Sep 2026). SEAI pays a flat €600 towards a battery of 5kWh or more (SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)). Battery prices and payback in Wexford.
The grant
Up to €1,800 off, €2,400 with a battery
SEAI pays €700 per kWp for the first 2kWp of panels and €200 for each extra kWp up to 4kWp, so €1,800 at most for the panels. A battery of 5kWh or more adds a flat €600, so the most a home gets is €2,400 (SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)). How to apply.
- Up to €1,800 for panels
- + €600 for a battery
- Offer before any work starts
VAT and exports
VAT, and what exports earn
VAT
Solar panels supplied and fitted to homes have had 0% VAT since May 2023 (Grant Thornton). A battery fitted with the panels is 0% too; a battery fitted on its own carries 23% VAT (SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)).
Exports
Every supplier has to pay you for power you send to the grid. On standard plans that's 15.89c to 19.5c per kWh (WattCharger, Aug 2026), and up to €400 a year of it is tax-free (Irish Times, 15 Oct 2026).
| Supplier, standard plan | Paid per kWh you export |
|---|---|
| Electric Ireland | 19.5c |
| SSE Airtricity | 19.5c |
| Bord Gáis Energy | 18.5c |
| Energia | 18.5c |
| Flogas | 18.5c |
| Pinergy | 18.5c |
| Yuno Energy | 17.16c |
| Prepay Power | 15.89c |
From WattCharger, Aug 2026. Suppliers change these, so check yours before you sign up.
FAQ
Questions about cost
How much do solar panels cost in Wexford in 2026?
Purevolt, an Irish installer, publishes quotes of €7,600 for 8 panels to €9,200 for 16, before the grant. Take off the SEAI grant (€1,776 to €1,800) and a Wexford home pays about €5,824 to €7,400, with 0% VAT. The Irish Times puts an average home at €6,000 to €9,000 after the grant (Irish Times, 15 Oct 2026).
How much does a solar battery cost?
Purevolt says a standard battery adds around €1,300 to €1,400, Selectra puts batteries at €1,700 to €2,400 for 5kWh to 10kWh (Selectra, updated 12 Sep 2026), and the Irish Times says they typically cost more than €4,000 (Irish Times, 25 Sep 2026). SEAI pays a flat €600 towards a battery of 5kWh or more (SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)). Battery prices and payback in Wexford.
Is there VAT on solar panels?
Solar panels supplied and fitted to homes have had 0% VAT since May 2023 (Grant Thornton). A battery fitted with the panels is 0% too; a battery fitted on its own carries 23% VAT (SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)).
How long do panels take to pay back in Wexford?
Usually five to eight years (Irish Times, 15 Oct 2026). It depends on how much of the power you use yourself: that saves your full unit rate, 36c to 45c per kWh on standard tariffs, while exported power earns 18.5c to 19.5c (WattCharger, Aug 2026). The price guide works it out for each Wexford town.
How much do I get for exported power?
Every supplier has to pay you for power you send to the grid. On standard plans that's 15.89c to 19.5c per kWh (WattCharger, Aug 2026), and up to €400 a year of it is tax-free (Irish Times, 15 Oct 2026).
How much is the SEAI grant?
SEAI pays €700 per kWp for the first 2kWp of panels and €200 for each extra kWp up to 4kWp, so €1,800 at most for the panels. A battery of 5kWh or more adds a flat €600, so the most a home gets is €2,400 (SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)).
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Where these numbers come from (14 public sources, checked 3 November 2026)
- Irish Times, 15 Oct 2026
- SEAI Solar PV Scheme Application Guide, v6.0, 12 Oct 2026 (read 3 Nov 2026)
- Grant Thornton
- WattCharger, Aug 2026
- Selectra, updated 12 Sep 2026
- Irish Times, 25 Sep 2026
- Solar Safeguarding Zone data, Dept of Housing
- Pager Power, quoting the Oireachtas housing committee
- gov.ie, 7 Oct 2022
- Wexford County Development Plan 2022–2028, Volume 6: Architectural Conservation Areas
- ESB Networks
- Met Éireann, Sunshine and Solar Radiation
- EU PVGIS 5.2
- SEAI, Solar Electricity Grant page (read 2 Nov 2026)
Sources (1)
Prices and facts on this page were checked against these published pages. We are not connected to these businesses.
- Purevolt: purevolt.ie