What Solgrid Ltd. does

Solgrid Ltd. (legal name: Solgrid Limited) is an Irish privately-held solar PV installation company headquartered in Loughrea, County Galway. The company designs, supplies, installs, and commissions photovoltaic systems for four distinct customer segments: commercial enterprises (manufacturing, retail, hospitality, fuel stations), residential households, agricultural operations, and community/sports organizations (GAA clubs, community centres, schools). Its operations are anchored in the west of Ireland and have expanded to cover 12+ counties including Galway, Clare, Roscommon, Mayo, Limerick, Tipperary, Westmeath, Longford, Sligo, Cavan, Offaly, and Laois.

Solgrid's product stack centers on Tier-1 Q-Cells panels (21.3%+ efficiency), Huawei and Fronius inverters, and optional battery storage, delivered as roof-mounted, ground-mounted, or innovative low-profile tub-based systems. The service model is fully turnkey: in-house teams of engineers, electricians, and health & safety specialists handle site surveys, ESB grid applications, system design, installation, commissioning, and grant administration. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project sales (typical domestic installs €5,000-€12,000, agricultural systems up to ~€90,000 with TAMS 3 grant coverage of up to 60%, commercial projects custom-quoted) plus professional services spanning energy advisory, solution design, and grant application support.

Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with no disclosed resellers or platform intermediaries. The company is an accredited installer under Ireland's SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland), TAMS (Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme), and NDMG (Neighbourhood Development Measure Grant) programs, and leverages these subsidies as core demand drivers. A €200-per-referral customer program, localized SEO landing pages per county, and presence on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn constitute the marketing surface. The firm was recognized as Business All Star's Best Commercial Solar PV Company 2024-2026 and reports a 93% five-star customer satisfaction rate. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external equity, debt, or institutional investors, and financials including revenue, headcount, and founding date are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Solgrid Ltd.

Legal name

Solgrid Limited

Website

https://solgrid.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solgrid Limited is an Irish privately-held solar PV installer headquartered in Loughrea, County Galway, that designs, supplies, and commissions photovoltaic systems for commercial, residential, agricultural, and community/sports customers across 12+ Irish counties, leveraging SEAI, TAMS, and NDMG government grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Commercial solar panels
• Agricultural solar systems
• Residential solar panels
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Loughrea

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Sales and Installation: One-time sale and professional installation of solar PV systems for residential, commercial, agricultural, and community customers. Revenue generated from system sales, design fees, and installation services.
2. Professional Services: Comprehensive services including energy advisory, solution design, energy integration, site surveys, grant application assistance, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solgrid Ltd. designs, sells, and installs turnkey Solar PV (photovoltaic) systems for Irish residential, commercial, agricultural, and community customers. The company handles the full project lifecycle — energy advisory, custom system design, ESB grid applications, grant application assistance (SEAI, TAMS, NDMG), installation with in-house engineering/electrical/safety teams, and commissioning — incorporating Q-Cells tier-1 panels, Huawei and Fronius inverters, optional battery storage, and roof- or ground-mounted configurations.

Product overview

Solgrid Ltd. is an Irish-owned solar energy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of Solar PV products and services. The company provides four core product categories: Commercial Solar PV for businesses, Domestic Solar Panels for homes, Agricultural Solar Systems for farms, and Sports & Community Solar PV for clubs and community facilities. Services span the full project lifecycle including energy advisory, solution design, grant application assistance (SEAI, TAMS, NDMG), ESB applications, installation, and commissioning. Projects utilize equipment from tier-1 manufacturers including Q-Cell panels, Huawei inverters, and Fronius inverters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Solar PV Design and installation of solar PV systems for industrial, manufacturing, and retail businesses across Ireland. Systems are tailored to business energy needs, incorporating Q-Cell panels, Huawei inverters, and Fronius inverters. End-to-end service from consultation and design through to installation, commissioning, and ESB grid applications.
• Domestic Solar Panels Solar PV systems for residential homes, property managers, and households. Includes roof-mounted and innovative low-profile ground-mounted configurations for properties with limited roof space. Homeowners can access SEAI grants of up to €1,800 for homes built before December 31, 2020. Typical installations range €5,000–€12,000 with payback in 3–5 years and up to 70% electricity bill reduction.
• Agricultural Solar Systems Solar PV systems designed for farms, fisheries, and food production operations. Systems include solar panels, inverters, controllers, cabling, isolation switches, and battery storage (up to 50% of solar PV capacity), eligible under TAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment Scheme covering up to 60% of eligible costs (maximum €90,000 per holding) with maximum system size of 62kWp.
• Sports & Community Solar PV Solar PV installations for sports clubs, community centres, sports halls, and golf clubs, providing reduced operational costs, new revenue streams from surplus energy export to the grid, and eligibility for sports club and NDMG grants. Systems include Q-Cell panels with 30-year energy production guarantees. The Solar for Schools program offers fully funded installations up to 6kW (approximately 16 panels).

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% reduction in electricity bills
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)coreOthersSEAI provides grant funding that Solgrid helps customers access for solar PV installations. SEAI grants cover 20-60% of installation costs for eligible domestic, commercial, and community projects.
• TAMS (Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme)coreOthersTAMS 3 Solar Capital Investment Scheme provides up to 60% grant coverage for agricultural solar PV installations, up to €90,000 per holding.
• RothoblaasminorOthersSupplier of safety solutions including ladders, fall arrest systems, guardrail systems, and skylight covers used in solar panel installations.
• Q-CellscoreTechnology or IntegrationTier-1 solar panel manufacturer. Q-Cells panels with efficiency ratings exceeding 21.3% are used in Solgrid installations, representing the market's highest efficiency rating.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sunrun: US-based residential solar, battery storage, and energy services company. Comparable as a residential/commercial solar installer with attached service offerings, though at far greater scale and with a recurring-revenue model.
• Kingspan Solar: Irish solar PV installer operating under Kingspan Group, a major building materials and energy solutions incumbent. Directly comparable as a domestic and commercial solar EPC serving the Irish market with broader corporate backing.
• SolarCentury (Statkraft): UK-based solar developer and installer (now part of Statkraft) historically serving commercial and utility-scale solar. Relevant comparable for commercial solar EPC execution, though focused on larger-scale projects.
• SunPower Corporation: Global residential and commercial solar PV provider offering panels, inverters, and installation services. Comparable in product offering and customer journey, though operating at much larger scale and with proprietary panel technology.

Direct peers

• Activ8 Solar Energies: UK and Ireland solar PV installer providing design and installation for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Comparable service portfolio, customer mix, and grant-driven demand environment.
• Eco Energy Ireland: Irish solar installation company providing turnkey PV solutions and battery storage to homes, farms, and businesses. Comparable in target segments (domestic, agricultural, commercial) and reliance on SEAI grant funding.
• MicroGenius Solar: Solar PV installation company operating across Ireland for domestic, commercial, and agricultural customers. Comparable business model, technology stack (Tier-1 panels and inverters), and reliance on SEAI/TAMS grant schemes.
• Greentech Solar: Irish solar PV installer offering design, supply, and installation of solar panel systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Directly comparable in scope, customer segments, and grant-led go-to-market.
• Enerpower: Irish renewable energy company providing solar PV design, installation, and maintenance to commercial, agricultural, and residential customers. Closely comparable service portfolio, customer segments, and geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Heat Merchants / Buns Solar: Irish renewable energy and heating solutions retailer offering solar PV installations alongside other energy products. Comparable as a multi-channel Irish solar installer serving overlapping customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solgrid-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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