Eircode D04 · Dublin · pop. 38,800

Solar in Dublin 4.
Tailored for the D04 build stock.

Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount) is dominated by Victorian/Edwardian redbrick terraces + embassy mansions + period semis, mostly built 1860-1910 (90% of stock); RDS-area infill 1990s-2010s. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,091
Avg D04 saving/yr
7.1
Year payback
4 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
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D04 install profile
Dominant housingVictorian/Edwardian redbrick terraces
Build era1860-1910 (90% of stock); RDS-area infill 1990s-2010s
Roof materialWelsh slate (period) + Welsh slate replacement + clay tile (replacements)
Avg roof area38 m²
Typical system4 kWp · 10 panels
Annual generation3,470 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€7,700

Figures specific to typical D04 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

D04 housing stock

The Dublin 4
solar reality.

We've installed in Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount) dozens of times. The victorian/edwardian redbrick terraces stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard D04 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Victorian/Edwardian redbrick terraces + embassy mansions + period semis.

Built mostly 1860-1910 (90% of stock); RDS-area infill 1990s-2010s. Estimated 38,800 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Welsh slate (period) + Welsh slate replacement + clay tile (replacements) dominates D04.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 38 m². Fits up to 19 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 10 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Sheltered inland + Dublin Bay influence in Sandymount; mature trees cause shading audits to flag 30% of D04 homes.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Dublin): 1020 kWh/m²/yr. D04 matches the all-Ireland irradiation average.

Our D04 approach

Many D04 properties are protected structures — we file Section 57 declarations and use slate-matching flashings. Premium customer base; we default to SunPower Maxeon panels.

D04 coverage

Where we install
in Dublin 4.

D04 covers a wide area around Aviva Stadium. Below are the main districts and landmarks we operate from. If you live near any of these, we install in your area — typically within 4 weeks of quote acceptance.

Aviva Stadium
RDS
Sandymount Strand
Herbert Park
Embassy Row (Burlington Rd)
Typical D04 system

4 kWp · 10 panels
for Dublin 4 homes.

Based on 1860-1910 (90% of stock); RDS-area infill 1990s-2010s stock (38 m² avg roof), victorian/edwardian redbrick terraces construction, and typical household consumption in Dublin 4, this is our default D04 install — adjusted up or down by ±25% based on your actual survey.

System size4 kWp
Panel count10 × 400 W
InverterSungrow 5 kW hybrid
MountingSlate-lift hooks + EPDM flash
Annual generation3,470 kWh
Gross cost€9,800
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€7,700

What's different about D04

  • Roof: Welsh slate (period) dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Sheltered inland + Dublin Bay influence in Sandymount
  • Build era: 1860-1910 (90% of stock); RDS-area infill 1990s-2010s stock = often protected, requires conservation coordination
  • System sweet spot: 4 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Many D04 properties are protected structures — we file Section 57 declarations and use slate-matching flashings.

Other Eircode areas in Dublin

Each Dublin routing key has a different housing stock — see how D04's victorian/edwardian redbrick terraces compares to neighbouring areas.

Ready for D04?

Free survey in Dublin 4.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. D04 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your victorian/edwardian redbrick terraces home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

D04 snapshot
Dublin 4
Dublin · Leinster
Population38,800
Typical install4 kWp
Net cost€7,700
Annual savings€1,091