Pete the Builder had been thinking about solar for years. In this episode he explains what finally made him go for it, and what his bills look like after one summer.

John Delaney is joined by Peter Finn (Pete the Builder, Home Rescue, Behind the Walls podcast) and Going Solar sales representative Donna Reed. With trees and Velux windows ruling out the roof, the team designed a ground mount system with 24 x 475W bifacial panels, an Anker SOLIX inverter, a 20kWh battery and an EV charger, installed in a single day.

They discuss why a battery makes the difference, how a night rate tariff lets you charge the battery and the car at the cheapest time, what the monitoring app shows, and how the SEAI solar grant compares with the heat pump and attic insulation grants. Pete also explains why solar is not a DIY job.

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You know what the electricity price is going to be. It's the easiest stock market in the world.

Travis Snyder, Product Manager for Europe at Solis, joins John Delaney for a straight conversation about the hardware and the rules behind Irish solar installs.

Travis has been with Solis for over a decade, as a service tech, service manager and now product manager. He explains why the ESB listing cuts approval time for installers, how Ireland compares to Germany, Italy and Spain on grid connection, and what changed across four generations of the S6 Plus hybrid inverter.

They also cover why Solis built its own battery after years as an inverter manufacturer, why sodium could take over commercial storage, what size battery actually suits an Irish home with and without a heat pump, what AI does once dynamic pricing is in the market, and how payback times have fallen from 40 years to around five.

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Battery prices have dropped by around 60%, and it is changing how Irish homes think about solar.

In this episode, John Delaney is joined by Darren Tumelty to unpack the domestic solar market after a summer of rising energy costs and growing EV uptake. It is a straight, practical conversation for any homeowner deciding between panels, a battery, or both.

They get into:

- Why some companies tell you to skip the battery, and why that advice often serves the quote more than the home

- How a single 5kWh battery can take a home from roughly 20% to 50% self-sufficient

- What a proper site survey actually checks, from the fuse board to the earth rod that can stall your grant

- Smart meters, peak tariffs, and using evening generation and a battery to stay off the grid

- The changeover switch, what full-house backup really costs, and when a backup socket or generator is the smarter call

- The attic-battery regulations coming down the line, and the move to outdoor IP-rated units

- The connectors, cabling, and workmanship most people never think to ask about

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Commercial solar in Ireland has changed dramatically. 17 years ago, solar projects had a 40-year payback period, today, Irish businesses are seeing full ROI in just 3 to 4 years.

In this episode of Going Solar, John Delaney sits down with Trevor Andrews from Resolute Engineering Group to discuss the massive shift in commercial solar engineering, battery storage technology, and funding structures. If you are a business owner or facility manager struggling with rising energy tariffs, this deep dive explains how to safely transition to solar.

Key Topics Explored:

• 3-4 Year Paybacks: The exact factors that drive commercial solar ROI down, including economies of scale on trapezoidal roofs.

• The "Golden Egg" (15-Minute Data): Why your energy load profile is critical to designing a bespoke, hyper-efficient solar setup.

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): How larger companies are completely avoiding CapEx/upfront costs and locking in cheap fixed electricity rates for 15-20 years.

• Overcoming MIC Limits: How battery storage can prevent your business from paying heavy grid penalties to ESB Networks.

• Grants & Funding: Navigating the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme, Leader grants, and local sports council initiatives.

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As Irish businesses scale their electric vehicle fleets, they are realizing that electricity is the new "oil" and managing power capacity is the ultimate challenge.In this episode of Going Solar, John Delaney sits down with Stephen Chute from Resolute Engineering Group to break down the evolving landscape of EV charging infrastructure for commercial enterprises in Ireland. From overcoming site power limits (Maximum Import Capacity) to leveraging Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and solar PV, we explore how companies can future-proof their operations without breaking the bank on grid upgrades.We also dive deep into:Commercial Mandates: Why 20% EV parking allocations are changing new developments.AC vs. DC Charging: Why mid-range (20–60 kW) DC charging is the game-changer for high-turnover commercial fleets.ZEVI Grants & Funding: The reality behind Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland incentives and installation delays.The Tap-and-Go Revolution: New legislation mandating turnkey card payment systems over clunky mobile apps.Secondhand EV Market: Debunking battery anxiety vs. traditional combustion engine maintenance.Whether you're a business owner looking to transition your company fleet, a commercial developer navigating new building mandates, or just curious about the future of Irish energy infrastructure, this deep dive provides the exact turnkey insights you need.🌐 Connect With UsWebsite: https://www.goingsolar.ieSubscribe for more Solar, EV Infrastructure, and Engineering Guides!#evcharging #goingsolar #irishbusiness #electricvehicles #fyp

Ireland has the highest household energy costs in the EU as of May 2026. Because we import nearly 80% of our energy, the Irish homeowner is uniquely exposed to every global market shock.

In this episode, John Delany (Going Solar) and Joe Brennan (Resolute Engineering Group) discuss moving from "energy renter" to "energy owner".

📍 Key Topics:

• The Import Trap: Why our energy prices spike first.

• The 5-Year Payback: How solar ROI has dropped significantly.

• Battery Arbitrage: Using 7.5c night rates to power your day.

• Dynamic Pricing: What the June 2026 grid changes mean for you.

• Solis Update: News on the upcoming Solis battery launch.

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