Professional workmanship. Friendly team. No disruption while they worked. Dedication to detail. Constant feedback from team as to what was being done next. Very explicit instructions on use of system... See more
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We are Ireland's solar experts celebrating our 20th year in business with over 25,000 installations on the island of Ireland, we have helped people save money on their electricity and energy bills through solar PV and solar thermal (heating your water). ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 accredited, we pride ourselves on the quality of our solar installation teams and customer service. We only use the ATLAS Duo N-Type solar PV panel, engineered in Ireland by Activ8. This panel defies the elements and ensures reliable energy, rain or shine. Activ8 has completed the most residential SEAI installs from 2019 up until 2024. We have a dedicated grants administration team to apply for your SEAI solar PV grant on your behalf and take you through each step. SEAI invited us to become an "NSAI Standards Committee Member for the Design and Installation of solar PV Microgenerators in Homes" to help eliminate unqualified and dangerous installations. Activ8 has been named Green Energy Provider Award Winners 2025, Green Energy Supplier of the Year 2024, and one of Ireland's Best Managed Companies in 2024 at the Deloitte Awards. We have also been awarded the prestigious Guaranteed Irish symbol in 2024.
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From my first enquiry to the system being successfully installed, everything that was promised was delivered and on time. Everyone involved was professional and watching them carry out the various tasks was impressive. No time for tea even though we offered. I am getting close to 80 and have experienced more cowboys than John Wayne. Most people I know have had similar experiences. So hats off to Monaghan and Active 8. Well done.
Arrived on time , very efficient, very mannerly crew . Neat tidy installation. Great explanation of system, great communication, helpful and courteous throughout installation. Very happy with the installation process and system, many thanks
Lads came no fuss everyone knew their job left the place they way the got it nice lads explained everything couldn’t have asked for anything better. Sean
Delighted with installation , once I got the hang of programming more ,my issue than theirs . I have already seeing the savings , and have been electricity bill free for past 3 months, so very happy
the team arrived on time,worked very efficiently gave clear information on the work and left the place tidy when finished. a very good experience.
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
From start to finish, very reliable and pleasure to deal with. Activ8 made the whole process very easy, handling all the paperwork/grants etc. Installation of 18 panels and 3 batteries finished in a single day before 3pm. Installation team were a good bunch of lads, very profession, tidy and take great pride in their work. Couldn't recommend them enough
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Team 10, they were excellent in their job and performance. Highly recommended for the solar panels...
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
Tadhg and his team arrived on time and were very organised and professional in their approach to the installation of the electrical side, with each team member knowing exactly their function.
The panel erectors were outstanding and no mess was left around the outside of our property and were so efficient,
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The whole experience from start to finish is very professional. The engagement is excellent on all aspects of the project. The crew that came to install were very friendly and the workmanship was top class. Excellent service
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
From start to finish the salesperson the engineer and the operators that put in the panels explained every step of the process and kept me informed.They were very professional. They made me feel that I made the right decision.
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
We are really happy with the whole experience. Everything was completed on time, the installation was quick and efficient, and the team was professional throughout. Activ8 worked very neatly and left the property spotless. Great service overall and I would definitely recommend them.
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
My experience with Active8 started positively, but poor communication, a lack of follow-up and the handling of my complaint ultimately led me to choose another solar provider.
Difficulties arose around the consultation arrangements, and I felt that my genuine interest in purchasing a system was being questioned. Follow-up questions went unanswered, which did little to build confidence when considering such a significant investment.
The most disappointing part was the response when I raised my concerns. I work in the service industry and understand that delays and misunderstandings happen. A straightforward acknowledgement and a willingness to address the feedback could have made a real difference.
Instead, I found the subsequent communication defensive and felt that responsibility was being shifted back onto me. Rather than resolving the issue, the complaint process left me more frustrated.
Reliable communication and responsive support are important when choosing a solar provider. My experience fell well short of those expectations, and the handling of my feedback reinforced my decision to take my business elsewhere.
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
After initially being advised solar wasn’t available in my area from Activ8
I had a follow up call from the company to explain there had been a mistake and would I still be interested …
I was contacted by the WONDERFUL Sinead Murray to apologise, explain the situation and to personally monitor my enquiry to ensure my second experience was totally different
They say you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression …
Sinead totally debunks that saying
Her level of customer service is excellent and she is a credit to herself and Activ8
THANK YOU SINEAD
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
From initial consultation to having solar panels installed was an easy process. Everything was explained along the way. The lads installing the panels were on time, polite and left the site clean.
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
Great installers, but not great on follow up on missing AC Backup plug. Customer Service failed to follow up. I had to request plug from Solis (Ginlong), who were able to supply it
Can’t say enough good things about the crew that came to us in Mullingar today, 23/10/2026. Friendly, professional and courteous from start to finish. They explained everything clearly, with no fuss, got straight to work, did an excellent job, and cleaned up afterwards. They were in and out within a few hours, and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better crew. Highly recommended!
Reply from Activ8 Solar Energies
Work men were here on time and finished job with very little disruption to house.
Great job
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