Solar PV Installation in Laois & the Midlands
SEAI-registered installer — homes, farms & businesses
Solar panels · Battery storage · EV charging integration
Serving Co. Laois, Co. Offaly, Co. Kildare, Carlow & Kilkenny
Your Local Solar PV Installer
Maher Electrical is an SEAI registered solar PV installer based in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, run by Conn Maher. From our central midlands base we design and install solar panel systems for homes, farms and businesses right across Laois, Offaly, Kildare, Carlow and Kilkenny.
Every system is surveyed free of charge, sized around your actual electricity use, and installed and commissioned to current Irish standards. We are ECSSA registered and fully insured, we look after the SEAI grant paperwork, and we confirm the current grant position for your property at survey and quote stage before any work begins.
Read our guide to the SEAI solar grant to understand what is involved, or see how we pair panels with EV charger installation so you can run your car on your own power.
Why Homeowners & Farms Go Solar
Generate your own electricity, reduce what you buy from the grid, and make your property work harder for you.
Cut Your Bills
Solar panels produce electricity every day the sun shines, so you import less power and pay less for the energy you use. Modern panels are efficient even on bright, cloudy Irish days.
SEAI Grant Support
As an SEAI registered installer we complete the grant application with you. Grant rates and rules change over time, so we confirm the current position for your property at survey and quote stage.
Solar grant guide →Battery Storage
Store surplus daytime generation in a home battery and use it in the evening instead of buying it back. Batteries also keep essential circuits running during a power cut when correctly configured.
Solar + EV Charging
Pair your panels with a Zappi charger and your car charges on surplus solar power rather than grid electricity. It is the cheapest motoring you will ever do — and it comes from your own roof.
EV charger installation →BER & Property Value
Solar PV and battery storage improve your Building Energy Rating, which matters for mortgages, re-sales and rentals. A certified solar installation is a permanent upgrade to the property.
Farms & Businesses
Dairy, poultry, workshops, shops and agri units all use power around the clock. Solar reduces running costs, and surplus generation can be exported back to the grid.
What We Install
One certified contractor for the full system — panels, inverter, battery, monitoring and all associated electrical work.
Solar Panels
High-efficiency panels fitted to pitched roofs, flat roofs, garages and ground-mounted frames, using quality mounting systems designed for Irish wind and rain.
Inverters
String and hybrid inverters from trusted manufacturers, correctly sized to your array and future-proofed for battery storage or a larger system later.
Battery Storage
Modular home and farm batteries that capture daytime generation for evening use, with safe ventilation, isolation and certification to current standards.
Smart Monitoring
App-based monitoring so you can see generation, consumption, battery state and export in real time from your phone, and spot when something needs attention.
Zappi EV Charger Integration
We fit and configure Zappi electric vehicle chargers so they divert surplus solar straight to your car, working alongside your battery and grid supply.
EV charger installation →Fuse Board & Safety Upgrades
Many older boards need attention before solar is added. We upgrade consumer units, add surge protection and certify the installation as part of the job.
Fuse board upgrades →Looking for grant advice before you decide? Our SEAI solar grant guide covers the typical process from survey to payment.
Recent Solar PV Work
A recent Portlaoise installation — solar PV, battery storage and an EV charger working together.
Solar PV & Zappi EV Charger
10x 455W solar panels, a 5kW inverter and 5kWh battery storage paired with a Zappi 7kW EV charger — all controlled and monitored from the app. This Portlaoise homeowner charges his EV purely on solar power.
Our Solar PV Process
From the first phone call to your first sunny day of generation — straightforward and fully handled.
1. Free Survey & Design
We visit your property, assess the roof, orientation, shading, fuse board and supply, and review your electricity usage. You receive a clear system design and quote with no obligation.
2. Grant Paperwork Handled
We are SEAI registered and complete the grant application with you. Because rates and rules change over time, we confirm the current position for your property before work starts.
3. Installation & Commissioning
Our team fits the panels, inverter, battery and associated electrical works, then tests and commissions the system to current Irish standards. The job is certified on completion.
4. Aftercare & Monitoring
We set up your monitoring app, show you how to read it, and remain available for support and future additions such as an EV charger or extra battery capacity.
Where We Work
Based in Mountmellick, installing solar PV across the midlands and surrounding counties.
Co. Laois
Our home county — Mountmellick, Portlaoise, Mountrath, Abbeyleix, Portarlington, Stradbally and Rathdowney. See our local pages for Mountmellick and Portlaoise.
Co. Offaly
Tullamore, Edenderry, Birr, Clara, Banagher and the surrounding countryside — a short run from our Mountmellick base for surveys and installations.
Co. Kildare
Athy, Monasterevin, Kildare Town, Rathangan and the commuter belt, with regular solar surveys for homes, farms and new builds.
Carlow & Kilkenny
Carlow Town, Bagenalstown, Graiguecullen and north Kilkenny — larger domestic and farm systems installed and certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about solar PV and the SEAI grant.
Are you SEAI registered for solar PV?
Yes. Maher Electrical is an SEAI registered installer based in Mountmellick, Co. Laois. We are also ECSSA registered electrical contractors and fully insured, and every solar PV system we install is designed, commissioned and certified to current Irish standards.
Can I get the SEAI solar grant?
In most cases, yes — the SEAI solar PV grant is available to homeowners who use an SEAI registered installer, with separate support for battery storage. Grant rates and eligibility rules change over time, so we confirm the current position for your property at survey and quote stage and handle the paperwork with you. Our solar grant guide explains what is typically involved.
How many solar panels does my house need?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer — it depends on your annual electricity use, the size, shape and orientation of your roof, and whether you plan to add a battery or charge an EV. During your free survey we review your usage and roof, then design a system that makes sense for your home rather than simply filling the roof.
Do you need a battery with my solar panels?
No — solar PV works perfectly well without a battery, and any surplus is exported to the grid. A battery lets you store daytime generation for the evening, which suits households that are out during the day or want more independence from the grid. We will explain the trade-offs during your survey so you can decide what is right for your home or farm.
Can I charge my EV with solar power?
Yes. With a Zappi charger fitted alongside your solar PV, your car can charge on surplus solar generation instead of imported electricity — the Portlaoise project in our portfolio does exactly that. We install Zappi chargers and integrate them with your solar and battery system so you get the most from your own power.
How long does a solar installation take?
Most residential solar PV installations are completed in one to two days, depending on the size of the system, the roof and whether battery storage is included. We confirm the schedule at quote stage, keep you informed on the day, and commission the system and set up monitoring before we leave. Grant paperwork is submitted promptly afterwards.
Get a Free Solar Survey
Call or WhatsApp Conn Maher to book a no-obligation solar survey anywhere in Laois, Offaly, Kildare and the Midlands.