Eircode P51 · Cork · pop. 19,800

Solar in Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra.
Tailored for the P51 build stock.

Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra is dominated by Rural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots + Macroom town centre period, mostly built 1980-2015. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,684
Avg P51 saving/yr
7.5
Year payback
6 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
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P51 install profile
Dominant housingRural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots
Build era1980-2015
Roof materialConcrete tile (rural) + natural slate (Macroom town) + tin (farm buildings)
Avg roof area70 m²
Typical system6 kWp · 15 panels
Annual generation5,355 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€12,600

Figures specific to typical P51 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

P51 housing stock

The Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra
solar reality.

We've installed in Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra dozens of times. The rural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard P51 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Rural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots + Macroom town centre period.

Built mostly 1980-2015. Estimated 19,800 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile (rural) + natural slate (Macroom town) + tin (farm buildings) dominates P51.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 70 m². Fits up to 35 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 15 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Inland west Cork — sheltered from coast; cooler than coast in winter.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Cork City): 1050 kWh/m²/yr. P51 sits in Ireland's top quartile for solar yield.

Our P51 approach

Many farms — TAMS 3 grant route preferred over SEAI residential where applicable. Larger systems standard.

P51 coverage

Where we install
in Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra.

P51 covers a wide area around Macroom 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.

Macroom town
Carrigadrohid Reservoir
Inniscarra Dam
Gougane Barra
Ballinhassig village
Typical P51 system

6 kWp · 15 panels
for Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra homes.

Based on 1980-2015 stock (70 m² avg roof), rural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots construction, and typical household consumption in Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra, this is our default P51 install — adjusted up or down by ±25% based on your actual survey.

System size6 kWp
Panel count15 × 400 W
InverterSolaX 6 kW hybrid
MountingSlate-lift hooks + EPDM flash
Annual generation5,355 kWh
Gross cost€14,700
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€12,600

What's different about P51

  • Roof: Concrete tile (rural) dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Inland west Cork — sheltered from coast
  • Build era: 1980-2015 stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
  • System sweet spot: 6 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Many farms — TAMS 3 grant route preferred over SEAI residential where applicable.

Other Eircode areas in Cork

Each Cork routing key has a different housing stock — see how P51's rural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots compares to neighbouring areas.

Ready for P51?

Free survey in Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. P51 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your rural detached on 1/4-1 acre plots home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

P51 snapshot
Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra
Cork · Munster
Population19,800
Typical install6 kWp
Net cost€12,600
Annual savings€1,684