Eircode T45 · Cork · pop. 45,600

Solar in Cork City South.
Tailored for the T45 build stock.

Cork City South (Douglas, Rochestown, Mahon) is dominated by Douglas 1980s-90s estates + Rochestown premium + Mahon Point 2000s apartments, mostly built 1980-2010. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,544

Avg T45 saving/yr

7.4

Year payback

5.5 kWp

Typical system here

€2,100

SEAI grant filed

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T45 install profile

Dominant housingDouglas 1980s-90s estates

Build era1980-2010

Roof materialConcrete tile + clay tile in premium Rochestown developments

Avg roof area55 m²

Typical system5.5 kWp · 14 panels

Annual generation4,909 kWh

Net cost (after grant)€11,375

Figures specific to typical T45 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

T45 housing stock

The Cork City South
solar reality.

We've installed in Cork City South (Douglas, Rochestown, Mahon) dozens of times. The douglas 1980s-90s estates stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard T45 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Douglas 1980s-90s estates + Rochestown premium + Mahon Point 2000s apartments.

Built mostly 1980-2010. Estimated 45,600 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile + clay tile in premium Rochestown developments dominates T45.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 55 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

Cork Harbour influence — milder winters; salt deposit minimal (inner harbour).

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Cork City): 1050 kWh/m²/yr. T45 sits in Ireland's top quartile for solar yield.

Our T45 approach

Larger roof areas + higher avg income = larger installs (battery + EV combos common). We default to premium panel tier here.

T45 coverage

Where we install
in Cork City South.

T45 covers a wide area around Mahon Point Shopping Centre. 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.

Mahon Point Shopping Centre

Douglas village

Rochestown College

Cork Harbour

Marina Walk

Typical T45 system

5.5 kWp · 14 panels
for Cork City South homes.

Based on 1980-2010 stock (55 m² avg roof), douglas 1980s-90s estates construction, and typical household consumption in Cork City South, this is our default T45 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 T45

Roof: Concrete tile dominant — we have specific hardware for it
Microclimate: Cork Harbour influence — milder winters
Build era: 1980-2010 stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
System sweet spot: 5.5 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
Local approach: Larger roof areas + higher avg income = larger installs (battery + EV combos common).

Other Eircode areas in Cork

Each Cork routing key has a different housing stock — see how T45's douglas 1980s-90s estates compares to neighbouring areas.

T12

Bishopstown, Wilton, Glasheen

4.5 kWp typical · Concrete tile

T23

Mayfield, Glanmire, Tivoli

5 kWp typical · Concrete tile (estates)

P25

Bandon, Clonakilty, Skibbereen

6 kWp typical · Natural slate (period)

P31

Carrigaline, Crosshaven, Ringaskiddy

5.5 kWp typical · Concrete tile

P51

Macroom, Ballinhassig, Inniscarra

6 kWp typical · Concrete tile (rural)

P61

Mallow, Doneraile, Killavullen

5 kWp typical · Natural slate (Mallow town period)

Ready for T45?

Free survey in Cork City South.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. T45 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your douglas 1980s-90s estates home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

T45 snapshot

Cork City South

Cork · Munster

Population45,600

Typical install5.5 kWp