Eircode D18 · Dublin · pop. 47,200

Solar in Dublin 18.
Tailored for the D18 build stock.

Dublin 18 (Sandyford, Stepaside, Cabinteely, Cherrywood) is dominated by Cherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (NOT GRANT ELIGIBLE) + Stepaside 1980s estates + Cabinteely period, mostly built 1975-1995 (most grant-eligible) + 2018+ (excluded). We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,500

Avg D18 saving/yr

7.6

Year payback

5.5 kWp

Typical system here

€2,100

SEAI grant filed

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D18 install profile

Dominant housingCherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (NOT GRANT ELIGIBLE)

Build era1975-1995 (most grant-eligible) + 2018+ (excluded)

Roof materialConcrete tile + clay tile in 2010s premium developments

Avg roof area60 m²

Typical system5.5 kWp · 14 panels

Annual generation4,771 kWh

Net cost (after grant)€11,375

Figures specific to typical D18 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

D18 housing stock

The Dublin 18
solar reality.

We've installed in Dublin 18 (Sandyford, Stepaside, Cabinteely, Cherrywood) dozens of times. The cherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (not grant eligible) stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard D18 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Cherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (NOT GRANT ELIGIBLE) + Stepaside 1980s estates + Cabinteely period.

Built mostly 1975-1995 (most grant-eligible) + 2018+ (excluded). Estimated 47,200 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile + clay tile in 2010s premium developments dominates D18.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 60 m². Fits up to 30 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 14 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Dublin Mountains foothills; Sandyford industrial estate runoff doesn't affect residential air quality.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Dublin): 1020 kWh/m²/yr. D18 matches the all-Ireland irradiation average.

Our D18 approach

High proportion of post-2020 Cherrywood new-builds excluded from SEAI grant — we flag eligibility at first contact to manage expectations.

D18 coverage

Where we install
in Dublin 18.

D18 covers a wide area around Sandyford Industrial Estate. 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.

Sandyford Industrial Estate

Cherrywood town centre (new)

Stepaside village

Leopardstown Racecourse

Three Rock Mountain

Typical D18 system

5.5 kWp · 14 panels
for Dublin 18 homes.

Based on 1975-1995 (most grant-eligible) + 2018+ (excluded) stock (60 m² avg roof), cherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (not grant eligible) construction, and typical household consumption in Dublin 18, this is our default D18 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 D18

Roof: Concrete tile dominant — we have specific hardware for it
Microclimate: Dublin Mountains foothills
Build era: 1975-1995 (most grant-eligible) stock = partly post-2020 (not grant eligible — we verify each address)
System sweet spot: 5.5 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
Local approach: High proportion of post-2020 Cherrywood new-builds excluded from SEAI grant — we flag eligibility at first contact to manage expectations.

Other Eircode areas in Dublin

Each Dublin routing key has a different housing stock — see how D18's cherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (not grant eligible) 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 D18?

Free survey in Dublin 18.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. D18 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your cherrywood new-build 2018-2024 (not grant eligible) home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

D18 snapshot

Dublin 18

Dublin · Leinster

Population47,200

Typical install5.5 kWp