Earn more from your solar and battery system.
Boost your export earnings by
up to €150* a year with the
Electric Ireland Connect app.
Benefits of Electric Ireland Connect.
Earn up to
€1 per 1kWh
Unlock up to €1 per kWh by exporting back to the grid at specific times from your storage battery.
Optimise performace to
Save more
Optimise your solar panels and storage battery’s performance for better savings and greener living.
Energy made easy to
Save time
With clear insights and alerts that show when your solar PV or battery needs attention.
Why sign up to Electric Ireland Connect?
Join the pilot
The app is free for customers with a compatible Electric Ireland battery and inverter. Early joiners could earn up to €150 extra per year on top of their Microgen credit.*
Join the pilot
What's involved?
Sign up for Electric Ireland Connect app.
We manage your battery to discharge up to 3 times a week*
Earn a premium rate exclusive to the Connect Export plan.
Connecting everything that powers your life.
Electric Ireland Connect
An app that brings your solar, battery and EV together in one smart platform. It connects your home to the grid so you can charge at the best times, use your energy more efficiently, and enjoy greater control and better savings.
Discover more
How does an energy management app works?
1. Charge up using solar power.
The app automatically charges your battery using solar power or the cheapest rate available.
2. Set and forget
Set the power reserve limits on your battery, then let the app control the rest.
3. Take part in Flex Events.
When the app receives signals the grid needs energy, it knows when to discharge from your battery.
4. Track your rewards
Keep track of your energy insights and earnings from Flex Events on the app.
Are you interested?
This app is now available for customers who have purchased solar PV and a battery from Electric Ireland. Fill in this form to receive more information about the pilot. *Terms and conditions apply.
Data submitted on this form will used to contact you about the pilot and will also be viewed by Electric Ireland to allow for auditing of the process. Please refer to our Privacy Notice. Contact hems@electricireland.ie if you no longer want to be contacted about this pilot.
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*Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on individual household usage, export volumes, battery capacity, and eligibility. Participation is optional. Battery use will be managed in line with stated limits, but customers should always check their own battery warranty terms.
Frequently asked questions
Estimated earnings are based on 200kWh maximum annual export per customer and a 75% event participation rate. It is optional for customers to participate in events. Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on individual household usage, export volumes, battery capacity, and eligibility.
Batteries will be managed in line with stated battery limits from the manufacturer. Always check your own battery warranty terms.
The pilot will end in January 2028.
Yes, if you decide the pilot isn’t for you, you can leave at any point by contacting us at homeservices@electricireland.ie .
No. The rate offered may change throughout the pilot. We will notify you in advance of any change in rate per kWh exported.
No, the pilot is open to Electric Ireland customers only.
The Microgen tariff is provided for exported excess electricity generated by your solar system that isn’t used in your home. This doesn’t always happen when the grid needs it most. Your energy management system discharges your battery when it receives signals that the grid needs more electricity.
No. It is advised you keep the solar app provided by the manufacturer active throughout the pilot.
No replacement app will be provided at the end of the pilot.
An energy management system is a smart app and platform that brings together small energy sources to work together. These energy sources are normally solar panels, home batteries and electric vehicles. Even when these sources are in different places, the system connects them to create a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). This means they can be managed together to support the electricity grid more efficiently, like a power station.
Yes, you need to have both the Electric Ireland app and the Electric Ireland Connect app. You can find information about downloading the Electric Ireland app here Mobile app download | Electric Ireland. After connecting your battery system or EV we send you a link to the Electric Ireland Connect app.
Yes. Depending on which Electric Ireland Connect offer you sign up for, you may need to be on specific electricity plan. The name of the electricity plan will be included in the offer terms and conditions. The PowerBack battery offer requires you to be on Electric Home+ SST or Electric Home+ Night Boost.
Yes, you need to have a standard smart meter to join the Electric Ireland Connect pilot. At the moment, homes with PAYG smart meters cannot be included in the pilot.
Yes, there are some eligibility requirements that need to be met to join the pilot.
There are outlined in section 2 of the terms and conditions. Further eligibility requirements per offer type are included in Schedule 2.