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At Alternative Energy, we are committed to helping private and commercial clients enjoy the benefits of solar energy. As one of the cleanest green energy sources available, it’s no surprise that solar energy is becoming more and more popular across the UK & Republic of Ireland.
We are a local solar panels provider and installer in Donegal and the surrounding areas. We are able to help you design and install your solar panel system and generate solar electricity for your home or business premises.
With many business owners and homeowners becoming more and more conscious about their environmental impact, they are often looking for greener alternatives in everyday life. Green/solar energy is a great way to reduce your environmental impact as well as move away from the monopoly-like control that energy providers have on the market. With energy prices often out of control of consumers – installing a solar panel system can help you offset your energy costs whilst reducing your impact on the environment.
We have over 14 years’ experience in the industry, with over 1,800 installations to date. We’re fully committed to delivering solar PV solutions for homeowners, businesses and farmers, reducing energy bills and carbon emissions. We’re also accredited to the highest standards and hold registered installer status with SEAI.
Alternative Energy is proud to be a registered installer of photovoltaic systems and we are certified by SEAI. You can count on us for your commercial solar panel installation.
Everything that we do is focused on our customers. From the initial conversation to fast and efficient installation – we strive to provide the best customer service possible. We work with our clients to ensure that they install the best solar panel system that suits their needs to the letter.
Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are able to generate electricity from UV energy from the sun. The only byproduct of this process apart from electricity is heat. In terms of how the solar panel system operates, the PV cells absorb energy from the sun when the sun shines on the solar panel. Solar panels can also operate in cloudy conditions as long as the sun is shining and rain can actually clean the solar panels and make them absorb any sunlight that may be available. Once the sun shines on the solar panel, electrical charges are produced that move due to a field of electricity in the cell, thus causing electricity flow.
Our installation process is as follows:
Solar panels in Donegal are an increasingly common sight as farmers strive to increase their profit by lowering overheads. Installing a solar panel system in Co. Donegal reduces the power drawn from the grid, replacing it with free electricity generated on site. Farmers can use shed roofs or ground mounted solar systems to power their livestock, dairy or arable farm.
Our installation and customer service team are trained to the highest standards in the solar power sector. We pride ourselves on giving our customers the highest professional standard of after care and support.
On average, Donegal obtains around 1352 hours of sunlight per year. This means that you can install solar panels on your home or business property and enjoy all of the benefits of solar energy. This is a fantastic source of renewable energy so get in touch with a member of our team to arrange for installation today.
One of the greatest benefits of solar PV systems is the substantial cost savings; excess energy can also be exported to the grid for profit.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, or SEAI, provide grants for domestic and non-domestic solar installations.
These grants will benefit community groups, homeowners, farmers and businesses to decrease their energy costs and environmental impact.
Domestic grants are available up to €1,800 and non-domestic up to €162,600.
Yes, this is an excellent way to reduce your costs and minimise the
environmental impact of a holiday home. Solar PV systems are popular
on second homes or holiday rentals; get in touch today to find out more. You may also be able to export your unused electricity to generate income when you’re not using the building.
Donegal is a remote and exposed county; all our PV systems are fitted to
the highest standards and are engineered to withstand extreme weather
conditions. Donegal receives enough daylight to make energy production
from solar effective.
Yes! We’ve installed solar PV systems in lots of remote locations in
Donegal, and other counties of Ireland. We can help provide energy
security for farms, businesses and domestic properties, while reducing
electricity bills. We work in all main towns, including Letterkenny,
Donegal Town, Bundoran, Ballybofey and more. We’ve even installed a PV system for a VIP in Kincasslagh.
Most solar systems should have an annual health check, and cleaning
every 1-3 years. If you live near the coast, we would recommend more
frequent cleaning.
If you’d like to save on your electricity costs but your building faces
north, or the roof isn’t capable of supporting additional weight, a ground
mounted system may be suitable.
Panels are installed at ground level, removing the need for roof fixings.
The panels then provide shelter or shade for grazing animals or growing
crops. This dual purpose can be extremely beneficial, especially on
farmland.
On a small scale, ground mounted systems are an excellent choice, especially for farmers. If there’s a plot of land which is otherwise unused, it could be perfect for solar. Alternatively, we have customers who use their ground system as shelter for shade loving crops or grazing animals.
