The UK, Ireland, and Australia may share a language, but they have very different solar and storage markets.

In this article, we explore equipment characteristics and compare system sizes, which reveals some primary drivers of key differences between the nations.

System sizes

Understanding the popularity of system sizes is essential for equipment manufacturers to ensure product-market fit.

The UK, Ireland and Australia may share a language, but they have very different solar and storage markets.

Modern Eco-Friendly Home with Solar Panels (Image: D. Goug/Pexels)

Modern Eco-Friendly Home with Solar Panels (Image: D. Goug/Pexels)

In this contributed article, we’re comparing system sizes, which reveals some primary drivers of key differences between the nations. Understanding the popularity of system sizes is essential for equipment manufacturers to ensure product-market fit, as it enables them to build products that are in demand in each country.

Rooftop solar PV

Ireland has the smallest average PV system size out of the three countries, whereas the more densely populated UK averages larger systems.

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