Solar PV For Manufacturing Companies in Ireland
Manufacturing energy costs are rising and cutting into your margins every quarter. Resolute Group designs and installs solar PV systems built for manufacturing facilities across Ireland. We handle everything from site survey to SEAI grant application, installation and long-term maintenance.
Financial Support for
Manufacturing Solar
The SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant covers a tiered portion of commercial solar PV cost: €900 per kWp on the first 2 kWp, €300 per kWp up to 20 kWp, €200 per kWp up to 200 kWp and €150 per kWp up to 1,000 kWp, capped at €162,600. On top, the Accelerated Capital Allowance lets businesses write off 100% of qualifying solar cost in Year 1. For major industrial energy projects, SEAI’s EXEED programme may also apply; we advise where relevant. Resolute handles the full application end-to-end.
SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen
Tiered grant funding from €900/kWp on the first kilowatts down to €150/kWp at utility scale, with a maximum award of €162,600 under the SEAI scheme.
Accelerated Capital Allowance
Claim 100% of qualifying solar PV equipment cost as a Year-1 tax deduction. Stackable with the SEAI grant.
How Solar Pays for Itself in Manufacturing
Manufacturing facilities use large amounts of electricity during the day, across process machinery, compressed air, motors and climate control. That is exactly when solar panels generate the most power. With Irish electricity prices well above the EU average and most factories sitting on expansive unshaded roof space, like the warehouse and industrial roofs we install on across Ireland, solar is not just an environmental decision. It is a financial one.
Lower Energy Bills
Generate your own electricity on-site and reduce what you draw from the grid. The more energy your facility uses during production hours, the greater the saving. Manufacturers see results from the first full billing cycle.
Energy Independence
Reduce your exposure to volatile grid prices and unexpected rate increases. Solar provides a stable, predictable energy source you control for 25 years or more, replacing a volatile operating expense with a fixed one.
Accelerated Capital Allowance
Irish businesses can write off the full cost of a qualifying solar PV system against taxable profits in Year 1 through the ACA scheme. That significantly improves cash flow and shortens payback.
Grid Export Income
Under the Clean Export Guarantee, manufacturers sell surplus electricity back to the grid. Energy your facility does not use during production, such as weekend or shutdown generation, earns income from your supplier.
Bifacial Panels Built for Production Roofs
Resolute installs bifacial (glass-on-glass) panels exclusively, sourced from AE Solar and Longi. They capture light from both faces, delivering higher energy yields than conventional panels across the same roof footprint.
Their improved fire performance rating makes them particularly suited to manufacturing environments, production facilities and regulated industries where fire safety standards are critical.
Ireland's Leading Solar Engineers
Fifteen years installing across Ireland and Northern Ireland, SEAI-certified, with delivered manufacturing and industrial projects including Bushell Interiors, T.E. Laboratories, DBOR Joinery and Wexford Road Business Park, alongside commercial installs for Meta, Primark and Domino’s.
25-Year Maintenance Contract
Every Resolute system comes with the option of a 25-year maintenance contract covering scheduled visits, performance monitoring, inverter checks and component replacement for the full panel guarantee period.
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Six Steps from Enquiry to Install
From first call to the 25-year maintenance contract, every step is handled by an SEAI-certified Resolute team member. We manage the full process so your team can focus on production.
Site Survey & Energy Audit
We visit your facility to assess roof suitability, structural capacity, shading and orientation, and review your electricity data to understand your production load profile.
Custom System Design
Our engineering team designs a bespoke solar PV system using CAD and energy yield modelling, sized to match your facility’s daytime energy demand.
Grant Application
We prepare and submit your SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant application and ACA paperwork, handling all documentation and correspondence on your behalf.
Pre-Install Coordination
Procurement, delivery scheduling and site preparation coordinated with your operations team to keep production downtime to an absolute minimum.
Installation
Our SEAI-certified installers carry out the installation with minimal disruption to your production schedule, coordinating around your operating hours throughout.
Monitoring & Ongoing Support
Real-time performance monitoring and ongoing maintenance under the optional 25-year maintenance contract.
A Real Resolute Manufacturing Install
Solar PV Installation at Bushell Interiors
Resolute completed a premium solar PV installation for Bushell Interiors, one of Ireland’s finest furniture and lighting suppliers. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship, their operations also involve substantial electricity usage across workshop, showroom and storage spaces, making them an ideal candidate for a high-capacity solar energy system.
Typical Manufacturing Solar Returns
Figures below are modelled for two indicative system sizes using Irish commercial yield ranges (850 to 950 kWh per kWp per year) and the 2024 average business electricity rate of €0.23 per kWh. Actual performance varies with site, production load profile and grant funding.
100 kWp Small Factory
Mid-size operation
| Annual generation | 85,000 to 95,000 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €19,550 to €21,850 |
| CO2 offset per year | 25 to 28 tonnes |
| Payback period | 4 to 7 years (post-grant) |
500 kWp Large Factory
High-output industrial site
| Annual generation | 425,000 to 475,000 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €97,750 to €109,250 |
| CO2 offset per year | 126 to 141 tonnes |
| Payback period | 4 to 6 years (post-grant) |
Get a facility-specific number
Free site assessment from an SEAI-certified surveyor. We handle the grant paperwork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commercial rooftop installations are exempt from planning permission in Ireland. Exceptions may apply for ground-mounted systems, protected structures or sites inside solar safeguarding zones near airports, where a 300 m² rooftop limit applies. We confirm this during your site survey.
This depends on the size and complexity of your system and facility. We provide a clear timeline after the site survey and work around your production schedule to minimise disruption.
We coordinate installation around your operating hours. Most of our manufacturing clients experience no downtime during the installation process, and we plan tie-ins outside production hours where required.
The SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant covers up to €162,600 for commercial solar PV systems, on tiered rates from €900/kWp on the first 2 kWp down to €150/kWp at the largest sizes. Resolute handles the full application process on your behalf.
Yes. Solar covers daytime shifts directly, and battery storage carries surplus generation into evening and night shifts, reducing peak-rate grid imports. We size battery capacity from your half-hourly consumption data so the system matches how your facility actually runs.
The bifacial panels we install from AE Solar and Longi carry a 25-year product warranty. Most systems continue to perform well beyond this, with gradual efficiency loss of around 0.5% per year.
Scheduled maintenance visits, real-time performance monitoring, inverter health checks, component replacement and full support for the entire 25-year panel guarantee period.
Yes. Resolute operates across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from our Dublin headquarters. Dedicated NI line: +44 28 3073 1007.
Cut Your Manufacturing Energy Costs with Solar
Resolute Engineering Group has helped manufacturers across Ireland take control of their energy costs with solar PV systems designed for high-demand facilities.
With SEAI certification, bifacial panels and a 25-year maintenance contract, your investment is protected for the long term.
- SEAI-certified site survey and energy audit
- SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen and ACA applications managed end-to-end
- Custom design matched to your production load profile and shift pattern
- Installed and supported by Ireland’s leading commercial PV team
- 25-year maintenance contract option
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