Eircode X91 · Waterford · pop. 47,800

Solar in Waterford City.
Tailored for the X91 build stock.

Waterford City (Tramore Rd, Ballygunner, Ferrybank) is dominated by Ballygunner 1980s-2010s estates + Tramore Rd 1960s-70s + Ferrybank 1990s+, mostly built 1965-2015. We've adapted our standard install kit specifically for this stock — see below.

€1,574
Avg X91 saving/yr
7.2
Year payback
5.5 kWp
Typical system here
€2,100
SEAI grant filed
All Waterford →
X91 install profile
Dominant housingBallygunner 1980s-2010s estates
Build era1965-2015
Roof materialConcrete tile + occasional clay tile (premium 2010+ builds)
Avg roof area56 m²
Typical system5.5 kWp · 14 panels
Annual generation5,005 kWh
Net cost (after grant)€11,375

Figures specific to typical X91 homes. Your exact numbers vary with roof orientation, shading and consumption — measured during the free survey.

X91 housing stock

The Waterford City
solar reality.

We've installed in Waterford City (Tramore Rd, Ballygunner, Ferrybank) dozens of times. The ballygunner 1980s-2010s estates stock dominant here has its own quirks — and our standard X91 install kit is built specifically for it.

Dominant housing type

Ballygunner 1980s-2010s estates + Tramore Rd 1960s-70s + Ferrybank 1990s+.

Built mostly 1965-2015. Estimated 47,800 residents across the routing key.

Roof reality

Concrete tile + occasional clay tile (premium 2010+ builds) dominates X91.

Average usable south-facing roof area: 56 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

Sunny South-East — highest Irish irradiation; sheltered from Atlantic; 1,070+ kWh/m²/yr.

Solar irradiation (PVGIS data for Waterford City): 1070 kWh/m²/yr. X91 sits in Ireland's top quartile for solar yield.

Our X91 approach

Ireland's sunniest area — payback shortest at 5.0 years. Standard 4-5 kWp installs. High export ratios.

X91 coverage

Where we install
in Waterford City.

X91 covers a wide area around Waterford Crystal. 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.

Waterford Crystal
Waterford Greenway start
Reginald's Tower
Tramore Bay
WIT campus
Typical X91 system

5.5 kWp · 14 panels
for Waterford City homes.

Based on 1965-2015 stock (56 m² avg roof), ballygunner 1980s-2010s estates construction, and typical household consumption in Waterford City, this is our default X91 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 generation5,005 kWh
Gross cost€13,475
SEAI grant−€2,100
Net cost€11,375

What's different about X91

  • Roof: Concrete tile dominant — we have specific hardware for it
  • Microclimate: Sunny South-East — highest Irish irradiation
  • Build era: 1965-2015 stock = fully SEAI grant eligible
  • System sweet spot: 5.5 kWp based on local roof area + consumption mix
  • Local approach: Ireland's sunniest area — payback shortest at 5.
Ready for X91?

Free survey in Waterford City.

Type your full Eircode (e.g. X91 XXXX) and we'll size the system specifically for your ballygunner 1980s-2010s estates home. Quote by email within 1 working day.

X91 snapshot
Waterford City
Waterford · Munster
Population47,800
Typical install5.5 kWp
Net cost€11,375
Annual savings€1,574