Eircode D16 · Dublin · pop. 30,800

Solar in Dublin 16.
Tailored for the D16 build stock.

Dublin 16 (Ballinteer, Knocklyon, Rathfarnham) is dominated by Ballinteer 1970s-80s detached + Knocklyon 1980s estates + Rathfarnham mixed, mostly built 1975-1995 mostly. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,500
Avg D16 saving/yr
7.6
Year payback
5.5 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
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D16 install profile
Dominant housingBallinteer 1970s-80s detached
Build era1975-1995 mostly
Roof materialConcrete tile (~85% of stock)
Avg roof area56 m²
Typical system5.5 kWp · 14 panels
Annual generation4,771 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€11,375

Figures specific to typical D16 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

D16 housing stock

The Dublin 16
solar reality.

We've installed in Dublin 16 (Ballinteer, Knocklyon, Rathfarnham) dozens of times. The ballinteer 1970s-80s detached stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard D16 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Ballinteer 1970s-80s detached + Knocklyon 1980s estates + Rathfarnham mixed.

Built mostly 1975-1995 mostly. Estimated 30,800 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile (~85% of stock) dominates D16.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 56 m². Fits up to 28 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 14 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Dublin Mountains foothills (90m+ elevation) — 3% more direct sun than city; clear southern horizons.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Dublin): 1020 kWh/m²/yr. D16 matches the all-Ireland irradiation average.

Our D16 approach

Open south-facing orientations across most homes. We standardise on 14-panel 5.6 kWp configurations for D16 mid-detached.

D16 coverage

Where we install
in Dublin 16.

D16 covers a wide area around Marlay Park. 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.

Marlay Park
St Enda's Park
Ballinteer Avenue
Knocklyon Castle ruins
Pearse Museum
Typical D16 system

5.5 kWp · 14 panels
for Dublin 16 homes.

Based on 1975-1995 mostly stock (56 m² avg roof), ballinteer 1970s-80s detached construction, and typical household consumption in Dublin 16, this is our default D16 install — adjusted up or down by ±25% based on your actual survey.

System size5.5 kWp
Panel count14 × 400 W
InverterSolaX 6 kW hybrid
MountingConcrete-tile lift mounts
Annual generation4,771 kWh
Gross cost€13,475
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€11,375

What's different about D16

  • Roof: Concrete tile (~85% of stock) dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Dublin Mountains foothills (90m+ elevation) — 3% more direct sun than city
  • Build era: 1975-1995 mostly stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
  • System sweet spot: 5.5 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Open south-facing orientations across most homes.

Other Eircode areas in Dublin

Each Dublin routing key has a different housing stock — see how D16's ballinteer 1970s-80s detached compares to neighbouring areas.

Ready for D16?

Free survey in Dublin 16.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. D16 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your ballinteer 1970s-80s detached home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

D16 snapshot
Dublin 16
Dublin · Leinster
Population30,800
Typical install5.5 kWp
Net cost€11,375
Annual savings€1,500