Eircode P31 · Cork · pop. 27,600

Solar in Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy.
Tailored for the P31 build stock.

Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy is dominated by Carrigaline 1990s-2010s estates + Crosshaven coastal premium + Ringaskiddy industrial, mostly built 1990-2018 mostly. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,544
Avg P31 saving/yr
7.4
Year payback
5.5 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
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P31 install profile
Dominant housingCarrigaline 1990s-2010s estates
Build era1990-2018 mostly
Roof materialConcrete tile + clay tile in premium Crosshaven developments
Avg roof area60 m²
Typical system5.5 kWp · 14 panels
Annual generation4,909 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€11,375

Figures specific to typical P31 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

P31 housing stock

The Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy
solar reality.

We've installed in Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy dozens of times. The carrigaline 1990s-2010s estates stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard P31 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Carrigaline 1990s-2010s estates + Crosshaven coastal premium + Ringaskiddy industrial.

Built mostly 1990-2018 mostly. Estimated 27,600 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile + clay tile in premium Crosshaven developments dominates P31.

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

Cork Harbour mouth — moderate salt deposit; sheltered from south-westerlies by Roches Point.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Cork City): 1050 kWh/m²/yr. P31 sits in Ireland's top quartile for solar yield.

Our P31 approach

Stainless hardware for Crosshaven coastal homes. Many recent builds with pre-installed solar provisions.

P31 coverage

Where we install
in Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy.

P31 covers a wide area around Carrigaline town. 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.

Carrigaline town
Crosshaven harbour
Camden Fort Meagher
Ringaskiddy Ferry Port
Currabinny Wood
Typical P31 system

5.5 kWp · 14 panels
for Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy homes.

Based on 1990-2018 mostly stock (60 m² avg roof), carrigaline 1990s-2010s estates construction, and typical household consumption in Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy, this is our default P31 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 generation4,909 kWh
Gross cost€13,475
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€11,375

What's different about P31

  • Roof: Concrete tile dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Cork Harbour mouth — moderate salt deposit
  • Build era: 1990-2018 mostly 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: Stainless hardware for Crosshaven coastal homes.

Other Eircode areas in Cork

Each Cork routing key has a different housing stock — see how P31's carrigaline 1990s-2010s estates compares to neighbouring areas.

Ready for P31?

Free survey in Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. P31 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your carrigaline 1990s-2010s estates home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

P31 snapshot
Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy
Cork · Munster
Population27,600
Typical install5.5 kWp
Net cost€11,375
Annual savings€1,544