Eircode R95 · Kilkenny · pop. 27,500

Solar in Kilkenny City.
Tailored for the R95 build stock.

Kilkenny City (Loughboy, Ballyfoyle, Castlecomer Rd) is dominated by City centre period terraces + Loughboy 1990s-2010s + rural Castlecomer Rd detached, mostly built 1985-2015 + Pre-1900 city centre. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,404
Avg R95 saving/yr
7.2
Year payback
5 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
All Kilkenny →
R95 install profile
Dominant housingCity centre period terraces
Build era1985-2015 + Pre-1900 city centre
Roof materialNatural slate (city centre) + concrete tile (estates) + Welsh slate (1850-1900 terraces)
Avg roof area50 m²
Typical system5 kWp · 13 panels
Annual generation4,463 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€10,150

Figures specific to typical R95 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

R95 housing stock

The Kilkenny City
solar reality.

We've installed in Kilkenny City (Loughboy, Ballyfoyle, Castlecomer Rd) dozens of times. The city centre period terraces stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard R95 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

City centre period terraces + Loughboy 1990s-2010s + rural Castlecomer Rd detached.

Built mostly 1985-2015 + Pre-1900 city centre. Estimated 27,500 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Natural slate (city centre) + concrete tile (estates) + Welsh slate (1850-1900 terraces) dominates R95.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 50 m². Fits up to 25 panels at 2 m² each — but we typically size to 13 panels for the available area and household consumption.

Microclimate

Sheltered south-east; River Nore valley; sunny South-East cluster.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Kilkenny): 1050 kWh/m²/yr. R95 sits in Ireland's top quartile for solar yield.

Our R95 approach

Many city centre heritage homes need conservation coordination. Suburbs straightforward. Good irradiation = strong payback.

R95 coverage

Where we install
in Kilkenny City.

R95 covers a wide area around Kilkenny Castle. 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.

Kilkenny Castle
St Canice's Cathedral
Loughboy Shopping Centre
River Nore
Castlecomer Discovery Park
Typical R95 system

5 kWp · 13 panels
for Kilkenny City homes.

Based on 1985-2015 + Pre-1900 city centre stock (50 m² avg roof), city centre period terraces construction, and typical household consumption in Kilkenny City, this is our default R95 install — adjusted up or down by ±25% based on your actual survey.

System size5 kWp
Panel count13 × 400 W
InverterSungrow 5 kW hybrid
MountingSlate-lift hooks + EPDM flash
Annual generation4,463 kWh
Gross cost€12,250
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€10,150

What's different about R95

  • Roof: Natural slate (city centre) dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Sheltered south-east
  • Build era: 1985-2015 stock = often protected, requires conservation coordination
  • System sweet spot: 5 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Many city centre heritage homes need conservation coordination.
Ready for R95?

Free survey in Kilkenny City.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. R95 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your city centre period terraces home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

R95 snapshot
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny · Leinster
Population27,500
Typical install5 kWp
Net cost€10,150
Annual savings€1,404