Ace Electrical: A Family-Run Success in Solar Solutions

Ace Electrical, founded by Donal and Carol, has been serving the Mayo area for over a decade. This family-run business prides itself on providing high-quality electrical services, particularly within the domestic sector. Their team of nine skilled employees offers a dependable and personalised approach to each project. Quality assurance is at the core of their ethos; all jobs are directly supervised, ensuring the company’s high standards are met across all installations.

Ace Electrical specialises in residential solar installations, a service that has grown increasingly popular as homeowners look to improve energy efficiency and cut down on bills. Solar installations not only boost a home’s BER rating—a benefit for those seeking green mortgages—but also enhance property value. This is especially appealing as more and more people are working from home, enabling households to maximise the efficiency of solar energy generated during daylight hours.

The company offers systems designed for long-term reliability, with solar panels guaranteed for up to 30 years and inverters covered for 10 years. “It’s a long-term investment with paybacks starting immediately,” says Donal. Ace Electrical often recommends slightly larger systems, with 12 to 14 panels, as opposed to the industry’s typical 10, to further minimise energy costs as much as possible.

There are many happy customers, with one case in particular having completely erased their electricity bill since an installation in April. Ace Electrical installed a solar system in a traditional 1980s bungalow, and in addition to reducing the bill to zero, the house now has constant hot water— where they previously had to rely on immersion heating or lighting the fire for the back boiler. Now, with solar, their home is both efficient and eco-friendly.

As for Ace Electrical’s future, Donal and Carol are content to continue as they are. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” they say. Satisfied customers and high-quality service remain their top priority. Looking ahead, Ace Electrical is also committed to nurturing the next generation of electricians. They regularly take on apprentices, training them in solar installations and other electrical work, ensuring that expertise is passed on within the Mayo community.