Eircode D12 · Dublin · pop. 41,300

Solar in Dublin 12.
Tailored for the D12 build stock.

Dublin 12 (Crumlin, Walkinstown, Drimnagh) is dominated by Crumlin 1930s "Free State" estate (uniform semis) + Walkinstown 1950s + Drimnagh 1940s, mostly built 1933-1958. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,091

Avg D12 saving/yr

7.1

Year payback

4 kWp

Typical system here

€2,100

SEAI grant filed

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D12 install profile

Dominant housingCrumlin 1930s "Free State" estate (uniform semis)

Build era1933-1958

Roof materialWelsh slate (original) + concrete tile (post-1970 replacements ~60%)

Avg roof area42 m²

Typical system4 kWp · 10 panels

Annual generation3,470 kWh

Net cost (after grant)€7,700

Figures specific to typical D12 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

D12 housing stock

The Dublin 12
solar reality.

We've installed in Dublin 12 (Crumlin, Walkinstown, Drimnagh) dozens of times. The crumlin 1930s "free state" estate (uniform semis) stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard D12 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Crumlin 1930s "Free State" estate (uniform semis) + Walkinstown 1950s + Drimnagh 1940s.

Built mostly 1933-1958. Estimated 41,300 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Welsh slate (original) + concrete tile (post-1970 replacements ~60%) dominates D12.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 42 m². Fits up to 21 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 10 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Sheltered inland; consistent south-facing orientation in Crumlin estate design.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Dublin): 1020 kWh/m²/yr. D12 matches the all-Ireland irradiation average.

Our D12 approach

Crumlin's estate design means hundreds of identical semis with same south-facing orientation. Our designs templated to this stock, surveys shortened to 30 min.

D12 coverage

Where we install
in Dublin 12.

D12 covers a wide area around Children's Hospital Crumlin. 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.

Children's Hospital Crumlin

Crumlin Shopping Centre

Lansdowne Valley Park

Walkinstown Roundabout

Typical D12 system

4 kWp · 10 panels
for Dublin 12 homes.

Based on 1933-1958 stock (42 m² avg roof), crumlin 1930s "free state" estate (uniform semis) construction, and typical household consumption in Dublin 12, this is our default D12 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 D12

Roof: Welsh slate (original) dominant — we have specific hardware for it
Microclimate: Sheltered inland
Build era: 1933-1958 stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
System sweet spot: 4 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
Local approach: Crumlin's estate design means hundreds of identical semis with same south-facing orientation.

Other Eircode areas in Dublin

Each Dublin routing key has a different housing stock — see how D12's crumlin 1930s "free state" estate (uniform semis) compares to neighbouring areas.

D01

North City Centre

2.5 kWp typical · Welsh slate (Georgian)

D02

South City Centre

2 kWp typical · Welsh slate (heritage)

D03

Clontarf, Marino, Fairview

4.5 kWp typical · Bangor Blue slate

D04

Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount

4 kWp typical · Welsh slate (period)

D05

Raheny, Killester, Edenmore

5 kWp typical · Concrete tile (Tegral, Sandtoft) — 80% of stock

D06

Rathmines, Rathgar, Harold's Cross

3.5 kWp typical · Welsh slate (original)

Ready for D12?

Free survey in Dublin 12.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. D12 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your crumlin 1930s "free state" estate (uniform semis) home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

D12 snapshot

Dublin 12

Dublin · Leinster

Population41,300

Typical install4 kWp