The bonkers.ie Podcast

32. Solar panels & micro-generation in Ireland

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Show Notes

Installing solar panels on your roof promises to cut the cost of your electricity bills, make you money, and lower your carbon footprint, but are these renewable energy generators a good investment for you?

In episode 32, Caoimhe speaks to Dr. Paul Deane, a Senior Research Scientist in Clean Energy from University College Cork, about the benefits of solar panels and the micro-generation scheme.

Paul shares his advice for prospective buyers and the future of solar energy in Ireland.

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