The doors have opened at the RDS this morning, and the Alternative Energy Ireland team is here for all three days of the PTSB Ideal Home Show 2026. If you’re visiting this weekend, come and find us. Whether you’re curious about solar, seriously considering making the switch, or just want to know what it would actually cost for your home, we’d love to chat.
The show runs from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin 4, with doors open from 10am each day.
What to Expect at Our Stand
Our team will be on hand all weekend to offer visitors advice from Ireland’s longest-established solar energy specialists.
But the real highlight? We’ve brought iPads to the stand where you can build a solar system custom to your own home in just a few minutes. Tell us about your property, your energy usage, and your goals, and you’ll walk away with a clear picture of what solar could look like for you, including potential savings and output. It’s one of the simplest ways to go from “I’ve been thinking about it” to “here’s what it would actually look like for my house.”
Why Now Is a Great Time to Invest in Solar
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about solar, 2026 is a genuinely good time to act. Here’s why:
- SEAI grants are still available: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland continues to offer solar PV grants to homeowners, making the upfront cost of installation significantly more manageable. With energy prices remaining high, the payback period for solar has shortened considerably in recent years.
- Energy bills aren’t getting cheaper: Reducing your dependence on the grid, and generating your own electricity on-site, gives you a level of control over your energy costs that simply isn’t possible otherwise. Many homeowners find their electricity bills drop dramatically within the first year of installation.
- The technology is proven: Solar PV is no longer a niche or emerging technology. It’s a reliable, well-established solution that works in the Irish climate better than most people expect. Ireland gets enough daylight hours to make solar a sound long-term investment for the vast majority of homes.
- Export tariffs mean your panels can earn, not just save: Through the Clean Export Guarantee, any surplus electricity your panels generate and send back to the grid is compensated by your energy supplier. Your roof becomes a small power station.
Why Alternative Energy Ireland?
AEI has been designing and installing renewable energy systems since 2007, making us the longest-established solar specialists in Ireland. We survey your home, design a system tailored to your needs, manage the full installation, and help you claim any grants you’re entitled to. As part of the Certa and DCC family, we have the scale and backing to support you every step of the way.
Come and Find Us This Weekend
The PTSB Ideal Home Show is open Friday from 11am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. RDS Simmonscourt is a five-minute walk from Sandymount DART station, and on-site parking is available.
Whether you’re at the planning stage or ready to move forward, there’s no better place to get the conversation started.
See you there!
