Eircode D08 · Dublin · pop. 41,000

Solar in Dublin 8.
Tailored for the D08 build stock.

Dublin 8 (Liberties, Kilmainham, Inchicore) is dominated by Liberties artisan cottages + Inchicore Edwardian + IDA-era 1930s social housing, mostly built 1890-1940 with 2000s infill apartments. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€819
Avg D08 saving/yr
6.4
Year payback
3 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
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D08 install profile
Dominant housingLiberties artisan cottages
Build era1890-1940 with 2000s infill apartments
Roof materialWelsh slate + Spanish slate (post-2000 imports) + flat felt extensions
Avg roof area26 m²
Typical system3 kWp · 8 panels
Annual generation2,603 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€5,250

Figures specific to typical D08 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

D08 housing stock

The Dublin 8
solar reality.

We've installed in Dublin 8 (Liberties, Kilmainham, Inchicore) dozens of times. The liberties artisan cottages stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard D08 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Liberties artisan cottages + Inchicore Edwardian + IDA-era 1930s social housing.

Built mostly 1890-1940 with 2000s infill apartments. Estimated 41,000 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Welsh slate + Spanish slate (post-2000 imports) + flat felt extensions dominates D08.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 26 m². Fits up to 13 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 8 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Sheltered; canal proximity (Grand Canal) creates micro-fog mornings (no panel impact).

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Dublin): 1020 kWh/m²/yr. D08 matches the all-Ireland irradiation average.

Our D08 approach

Many properties in conservation area; we file Section 57 declarations. South-east facing terraces dominate — we orient arrays accordingly.

D08 coverage

Where we install
in Dublin 8.

D08 covers a wide area around Guinness Storehouse. 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.

Guinness Storehouse
Kilmainham Gaol
Heuston Station
IMMA
St Patrick's Cathedral
Typical D08 system

3 kWp · 8 panels
for Dublin 8 homes.

Based on 1890-1940 with 2000s infill apartments stock (26 m² avg roof), liberties artisan cottages construction, and typical household consumption in Dublin 8, this is our default D08 install — adjusted up or down by ±25% based on your actual survey.

System size3 kWp
Panel count8 × 400 W
InverterGoodWe 3.6 kW
MountingSlate-lift hooks + EPDM flash
Annual generation2,603 kWh
Gross cost€7,350
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€5,250

What's different about D08

  • Roof: Welsh slate dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Sheltered
  • Build era: 1890-1940 with 2000s infill apartments stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
  • System sweet spot: 3 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Many properties in conservation area; we file Section 57 declarations.

Other Eircode areas in Dublin

Each Dublin routing key has a different housing stock — see how D08's liberties artisan cottages compares to neighbouring areas.

Ready for D08?

Free survey in Dublin 8.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. D08 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your liberties artisan cottages home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

D08 snapshot
Dublin 8
Dublin · Leinster
Population41,000
Typical install3 kWp
Net cost€5,250
Annual savings€819