PV panels and attic vents

society4

I have several attic vents on my roof when I got my attic insulated a few years ago….can solar panels be fitted I’ve the vents…otherwise what are my options ?

thanks

the_amazing_raisin

Strictly speaking, you can't cover the vents and if you do then you don't qualify for the grant. You can go right up beside them however, mine are about 2cm away from one vent

society4

Thanks good to know

the_amazing_raisin

Just to be clear, I've seen other houses that covered the vents and they seem fine. They even got the grant so I guess the installer took a picture from an angle that you couldn't see the vents

But if SEAI come to inspect it and see the vent you'd probably lose the grant

Also I'd personally avoid covering the vents of possible, even if it means moving one a bit

society4

Thanks your’re right…it’s no prob just to move them slightly to avoid the vent …

on_the_roots

But there will be a gap of a few centimetres between the roof and the panels. Does it cause any actual problems anyways (SEAI, insurance, etc)?