20/09/2026
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You've paid for solar panels and they're up on the roof - but getting the best savings doesn't stop on installation day.
The size of your system, whether you need a battery and when you run the washing machine can all make a difference. So can your electricity tariff.
Irish Country Living spoke to James Murphy of Billgenie.ie and Neil Jordan of Treacy Solar about where homeowners should start, which extras are worth considering and how to make the most of the electricity they generate.
Their advice also looks beyond today's bills. An electric car or a change in how you heat your home could affect what you need from a system built to last decades.
