Panel costs exclude inverter (~€950–1,800) + mounting + installation (~€2,000). SEAI grant covers all solar components except battery. Apply at seai.ie before work begins.
Solarwatt Panel Vision M 3.0 380W — Ireland 2026
German glass-glass — 30-year product warranty, coastal-safe
The Solarwatt Panel Vision M has the longest product warranty of any panel in this directory — 30 years covering manufacturing defects. German glass-glass construction eliminates the plastic backsheet entirely, dramatically improving fire resistance and longevity. A favourite for Irish coastal locations where salt air degrades standard backsheets. BMW partners with Solarwatt for their home energy systems.
⚙️ Specifications
| Wattage | 380 W |
| Efficiency | 19.8% |
| Cell technology | Monocrystalline Glass-Glass |
| Dimensions | 1670 × 996 × 6.3 mm |
| Weight | 22.5 kg |
| Temperature coefficient | −0.35%/°C |
| Product warranty | 30 years |
| Performance warranty | 30 years |
| Annual degradation | 0.45%/yr |
| Low-light performance | Very Good |
| Frame | All-Black |
💰 Pricing & SEAI grant
Grant applies to the full installed system cost — panels, inverter, mounting and labour. Apply at seai.ie and receive a Letter of Offer before installation begins. Must use a SEAI-registered contractor.
🚗 Pair with an electric car — charge from your own solar
Solar panels and an EV are the most powerful combination for Irish homeowners. Your roof generates free electricity — your EV turns it into free kilometres. A 4kWp solar system covers approximately 30,000km of free driving per year when you charge at home. See the full EV Vehicle Directory — 205+ electric vehicles available in Ireland.
✅ What we like
- 30-year product warranty — longest in this directory
- Glass-glass — no backsheet to degrade or fail
- Excellent fire resistance (Class A)
- Ideal for coastal Irish locations
- All-black design
- BMW-endorsed home energy partner
⚠️ Worth knowing
- Lowest efficiency (19.8%) of premium panels — more panels needed per kWp
- Highest weight (22.5 kg) — roof structure assessment may be needed
- Limited availability via selected Irish installers only
📐 System sizes & SEAI grant
Estimated annual generation based on Ireland's average irradiance of ~900 kWh/kWp/yr. SEAI Solar PV Home Grant applies to the first 2kWp (€900/kWp, max €1,800). Installed cost estimate includes panels, inverter, mounting and labour.
| System | Panels | Est. generation | SEAI grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 kWp | 8 panels | ~2,700 kWh/yr | €1,800 |
| 4 kWp | 11 panels | ~3,600 kWh/yr | €1,800 |
| 5 kWp | 14 panels | ~4,500 kWh/yr | €1,800 |
⚡ Compatible inverters
The Panel Vision M 3.0 380W is compatible with the following inverters — click any to see full specs, pricing and system cost estimates. See the Solar Inverter Directory to compare all 15 inverters available in Ireland.
🔧 Complete your solar system
The Panel Vision M 3.0 380W is Step 1 of a complete solar installation. Here's what you need next:
🧠 Energy Management Systems — get more from your solar
Solar panels generate electricity — an energy management system makes sure it's used at the right time and never wasted. EMS devices can reduce grid import by 10–25% beyond the panels alone, by coordinating generation, battery charging, hot water heating and EV charging. See the full Smart Energy Directory for all EMS products in Ireland.
🌡️ Pair with a heat pump — maximise your SEAI grants in Ireland
Solar panels and a heat pump are the most powerful renewable combination available to Irish homeowners today. Solar generates free electricity — a heat pump converts that electricity into heat at 3–5× efficiency. Both qualify for substantial SEAI grants. See the full Heat Pump Directory for all models available in Ireland.
🔌 Pair with an EV charger — charge your car from your own solar
Solar panels and an EV charger are the second half of your home energy system. A smart charger draws from your panels first — turning free solar electricity directly into free kilometres. The SEAI Home Charger Grant (€300) applies on top of your solar grant.
A solar-compatible smart charger like the myenergi Zappi draws directly from your panels in Eco+ mode — your car charges on electricity you generated for free before it exports to the grid. The SEAI Home Charger Grant covers €300 of your installation cost, and can be claimed alongside your solar grant in the same application.
🏠 Your complete renewable home upgrade
The Panel Vision M 3.0 380W is the starting point of a complete renewable system. Most Irish homeowners install solar alongside at least one other technology — a heat pump + solar + battery combination delivers the highest savings available on the Irish market today, and both qualify for separate SEAI grants you can apply for together.
❓ Panel Vision M 3.0 380W — frequently asked questions for Irish buyers
☀️ Also consider
Other premium solar panels in our Irish directory.