Eircode D11 · Dublin · pop. 49,500

Solar in Dublin 11.
Tailored for the D11 build stock.

Dublin 11 (Finglas, Ballymun) is dominated by Late 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached + Ballymun regeneration (2002-2014), mostly built 1957-1975 mainly. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,091
Avg D11 saving/yr
7.1
Year payback
4 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
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D11 install profile
Dominant housingLate 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached
Build era1957-1975 mainly
Roof materialConcrete tile (Tegral) — uniform local authority spec
Avg roof area44 m²
Typical system4 kWp · 10 panels
Annual generation3,470 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€7,700

Figures specific to typical D11 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

D11 housing stock

The Dublin 11
solar reality.

We've installed in Dublin 11 (Finglas, Ballymun) dozens of times. The late 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard D11 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Late 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached + Ballymun regeneration (2002-2014).

Built mostly 1957-1975 mainly. Estimated 49,500 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile (Tegral) — uniform local authority spec dominates D11.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 44 m². Fits up to 22 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 10 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Slightly elevated terrain (60m above sea level) — 5% more direct sun exposure than Dublin city centre.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Dublin): 1020 kWh/m²/yr. D11 matches the all-Ireland irradiation average.

Our D11 approach

Many homes are former local authority purchases by occupiers — we verify ownership during survey. Standardised roof spec speeds install.

D11 coverage

Where we install
in Dublin 11.

D11 covers a wide area around Finglas Village. 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.

Finglas Village
Ballymun Library
Wellmount Road
M50 J5
Typical D11 system

4 kWp · 10 panels
for Dublin 11 homes.

Based on 1957-1975 mainly stock (44 m² avg roof), late 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached construction, and typical household consumption in Dublin 11, this is our default D11 install — adjusted up or down by ±25% based on your actual survey.

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

What's different about D11

  • Roof: Concrete tile (Tegral) — uniform local authority spec dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Slightly elevated terrain (60m above sea level) — 5% more direct sun exposure than Dublin city centre
  • Build era: 1957-1975 mainly stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
  • System sweet spot: 4 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Many homes are former local authority purchases by occupiers — we verify ownership during survey.

Other Eircode areas in Dublin

Each Dublin routing key has a different housing stock — see how D11's late 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached compares to neighbouring areas.

Ready for D11?

Free survey in Dublin 11.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. D11 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your late 1950s-1970s local authority semi-detached home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

D11 snapshot
Dublin 11
Dublin · Leinster
Population49,500
Typical install4 kWp
Net cost€7,700
Annual savings€1,091