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| - | Lads, I see the same questions popping up daily, so I've pulled together my top ten tips for anyone looking at PV in Ireland. If you want to avoid a massive headache and make sure the sums actually add up (rather than just lining the pockets of the electricity providers), read on! | + | <WRAP center round box important> |
| + | ☕ **Help keep Solar Sid independent** | ||
| + | Hi, I'm Dale McWilliams (Solar Sid). This site has no ads and no installer sponsors — it's 100% independent. If the guides helped you, you can [[https:// | ||
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| + | Lads, I see the same questions popping up daily, so I've pulled together my top ten tips for anyone looking at PV in Ireland. If you want to avoid a massive headache and make sure the sums actually add up (rather than just lining the pockets of the electricity providers), read on! | ||
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| - | === ☀️ My Top 10 Tips === | + | === ☀ My Top 10 Tips === |
| **1. Grant First, Everything Else Second:** \\ | **1. Grant First, Everything Else Second:** \\ | ||
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| Once it's installed, don't just set and forget. Make the most of your system by load shifting — using your heavy appliances or charging your battery during those cheap night-rate windows or peak solar production hours. That's where the real savings are found! | Once it's installed, don't just set and forget. Make the most of your system by load shifting — using your heavy appliances or charging your battery during those cheap night-rate windows or peak solar production hours. That's where the real savings are found! | ||
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| === Final word from Sid === | === Final word from Sid === | ||
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| > If you're just starting, don't rush. Measure twice, install once, and don't be afraid to tell us in the group if you see a quote that looks like it came from a fairy tale. | > If you're just starting, don't rush. Measure twice, install once, and don't be afraid to tell us in the group if you see a quote that looks like it came from a fairy tale. | ||
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| **Related from Solar Sid:** | **Related from Solar Sid:** | ||
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