residential solar grants
The SEAI solar grant is offered to homeowners for their private residences. This grant can lower the cost of installing a solar PV system by up to €2,100, making solar energy a more accessible option for many families in Ireland.
This section provides all the essential information about solar grants, including the amount you can receive and the process for obtaining the funds.
2024 Rates:
€800 per kWp for the first 2 kWp
€250 for every additional kWp up to 4 kWp
Maximum grant available is €2,100
2.5 kWp
€1,725
(6-8 Panels)
3.0 kWp
€1,850
(7-10 Panels)
3.5 kWp
€1,975
(8-12 Panels)
4.0 kWp
€2,100
(9-14 Panels)
The grant amount you receive is determined by the size of your solar installation. This is based on the peak generation capacity of your solar panels, typically expressed in kW or kWp.
Who is eligible
All homeowners, including private landlords
Homes built and occupied before 31st December 2020
No previous funding for Solar PV granted
How to apply
1. Appoint a registered SEAI solar PV company
2. Apply to SEAI for a grant offer
3. Solar company applies to ESB Networks
4. Install solar PV panels
5. Complete a post works BER
6. Solar company submits evidence of works to SEAI
7. SEAI process the claim
Get government funding assistance for installing solar PV systems in your business, farm, school, community center, or other non-profit organisation.
Non-domestic microgen grant
The Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) offers financial support to businesses and other sectors to install solar PV panels for on-site electricity generation.
This technology helps lower commercial electricity expenses, improves supply security, and promotes a strong sustainability image. Grant funding is available for systems with a capacity of up to 1000kWp.
2024 Rates:
The grant amount you receive depends on the standard output of your solar PV system. Systems with an output of up to 1000kWp are eligible for grant funding under the scheme.
If your installed system exceeds 1000kWp, you can apply for the maximum grant of €162,600*, which is available for systems ranging from 1kWp to a maximum of 1000kWp.
1 kWp
€900
2 kWp
€900
3 kWp
€900
4 - 6 kWp
€2,400/kWp
7 -20 kWp
€300/kWp
21 - 200 kWp
€200
201 - 1000 kWp
€150
Who is eligible
Businesses
The agricultural sector
Public sector bodies
Schools
Community centres
Non-profit societies
How to apply
1. Appoint a Registered SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen (Solar PV) Company
Before you apply for your grant, you must choose your preferred company and agree a formal contract with them for the agreed work.
2. Apply to SEAI for a Grant Offer
Wait for your "Letter of offer" before commencing any works.
3. Your installer applies to ESB Networks
This must be done before installing the Solar PV system. This process can take at least 4-6 weeks.
4. Your installer installs the Solar PV system
Once your connection to ESB has been approved, the installation can go ahead.
5. Your company submits evidence of works to SEAI
Your solar PV company will give you the documentation relating to your installation & submit copies to SEAI electronically.
SEAI process the Grant Offer
Allow 4-6 weeks for payment, with additional time if an inspection is required.
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