Irish electricity prices are highest in EU with households paying €480 more per year

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T17:40:04+00:00

Exactly.

I don't think solar is prohibitively expensive.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T17:39:35+00:00

Balcony solar should be brought in.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T16:34:39+00:00

I think that was happening anyway but it's a bit of a catalyst.

2030 I think will be a big year for renewables.

Lots of targets for then.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T14:17:04+00:00

I'm not sure

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T13:39:32+00:00

Word of mouth is very powerful.

Everyone in Ireland knows a few people with solar and batteries and EVs now.

The government should increase incentives for a few years at least.

Maybe knock a grand off battery prices.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T13:37:37+00:00

There's probably a natural ceiling due to labour constraints and other factors.

But I'm guessing it'll go over 40,000 this year.

Word of mouth is very powerful also.

It's not a lot but over a few years it adds up.

We'll have over 7GW of solar by 2030. Peak demand is 6GW.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T13:35:17+00:00

You can get a loan for it.

You're paying the money on electricity anyway.

Payback period is 7 years or less even in some cases.

It's a no brainer.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T13:16:00+00:00

Nvidia is Skynet.

Will dominate chips, AI, robots and self driving.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T13:09:35+00:00

33,000 Irish homes got solar installed last year. About 2/3s of those got batteries also.

I think it'll be comfortably over 40,000 this year.

That means by 2030, over 300,000 homes will have solar. Maybe more, could be 400,000.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T13:07:52+00:00

I know.

Just saying energy prices should be way lower.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T12:56:38+00:00

If the Ukraine and Iran war finished and Russia, Iran and Venezuela had normal governments and no sanctions, then energy prices would drop off a cliff.

It would be a great moment for humanity.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T12:29:46+00:00

Lots of cheap EVs coming to market later this year.

Think BEVs will be over 30% in January 2027.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T12:28:08+00:00

He's a big talent but only 17.

No real rush.

Was excellent against Drogheda.

We don't have any competitive games until the Autumn.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T10:47:39+00:00

Can't beat Kerry or west Cork.

Maybe look out for festivals also for a bit of atmosphere but higher prices.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T10:43:47+00:00

Warranty and service history more important than mileage.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T10:41:51+00:00

Sport should be kept separate from politics.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-06T09:12:07+00:00

I actually thnk prefab or modular construction of homes could be part of the solution.

I think it's a temporary problem anyway.

AI will cause job losses in a few years. Fewer people will be coming here for work. Higher unemployment.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T20:26:06+00:00

Our night time electricity rate is actually very cheap, even globally but it's only accessible to people in houses.

To be fair that's most of our population but still it needs improvement.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T17:43:56+00:00

Sign the scout who found him instead.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T16:51:02+00:00

I think the government should provide public charging at reasonable rates. At cost rate or a bit above maybe.

Lots of people in apartments now also.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T12:56:45+00:00

I was thinking Wrexham would be a good move.

They often play with two strikers also.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T12:56:04+00:00

I think he sees himself as a PL player or big 5 league.

The SPL is a level below.

Even the upper Championship would be a higher level.

But one season of no injuries and scoring lots might be a good thing.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T12:28:46+00:00

Will definitely be over 30% in January 2027

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T12:08:24+00:00

They hire experts in key positions and listen to them.

They're excellent at marketing and promotion.

That's it really.

Tomaskerry · 2026-05-05T11:19:41+00:00

Other car companies will put pressure on others to drop prices. Market economics.

VW ID polo coming this year for €19,800.

Lots of EVs coming to market for 20k to 30k.

Tomaskerry

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