For most homes, an NC6 ESB application is standard. With NC6, your system is limited to a 5kW solar inverter (25 amps). This works well for typical solar panel installations for home and ensures your single-phase meter remains safe and within limits.
What application do I fill to install more than a 5kW inverter?
If you’re looking to install a larger solar panel system for home, you’ll need an NC7 application. NC7 allows systems up to 17kW, depending on your home’s Maximum Import Capacity (MIC). Approval depends on the ESB’s assessment of your Maximum Export Capacity (MEC), ensuring your system can safely feed electricity back into the solar power grid.
Submitting an NC7 application comes with a €997 fee, but it’s a worthwhile investment for homeowners looking to maximize their solar power electricity generation.
In short: yes, you can go beyond 5kW on a single-phase meter but only with an NC7 application. Your final system size will depend on your MIC and ESB approval.
At NuSolas Energy, we guide clients through solar panel installation, cost considerations, and grants for solar panels Ireland, helping you create the most efficient and effective home solar system or solar power roof for your needs.
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