Solar electricity grant Ireland
The Solar PV grant is the most popular SEAI grant. Since the removal of the planning permission for Solar PV panels, over one hundred solar panels have been installed.
The grant is tiered and is capped at €2100 but will be reduced to €1800 from January 2025.
It starts at €800 per kWp system and goes up to 2kWp system; then it's €250 up to 4kWp.
Grant name | Value | Example |
|---|---|---|
Solar PV grant | €800 per kWp up to 2kWp | €1600 for 2kWp solar panels |
| €250 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp Total Solar PV grant capped at €2100 | €1850 for 3kWp solar panels €2100 for 4kWp solar panels |
Application Process
You must apply for the grant directly with the SEAI.
Apply to SEAI for a grant offer
Installer applies to ESB Networks
Install solar PV panels
Arrange a post works BER
The company submits evidence of works to SEAI
SEAI process the claim
We'll post a further blog post and video on this process soon.
Eligibility
All homeowners, including private landlords
Homes built and occupied before 31st December 2020
There is no previous funding for Solar PV at this MPRN
Advantages
Reduce your electricity bills by generating your renewable electricity.
Increase the efficiency and add to the value of your home
Reduce your reliance on electricity generated from fossil fuels
Reduce reliance on the Irish grid
Support the environment by reducing your greenhouse gas emissions.
Combine with battery to potentially go off-grid time-to-time
25-year guarantee
It can last longer if maintained
Disadvantages
Depends on the orientation of your roof
Rewards bigger roofs
Selling electricity back to the grid leaves something to be desired, but the environment has been improving.
Median Costs
Here is a table that outlines the median costs. Remember from school that the median means the midpoint. Your home may be lower or higher. However, you can still use this knowledge to negotiate with your supplier.
Solar PV Up to 2kWp
House Type | Median Cost | Fixed Grant* |
|---|---|---|
Detached | €7890 | €800 |
Semi-D/ End-terrace | €7820 | €800 |
Mid-terrace | €7890 | €800 |
Apartment | €5050 | €800 |
*some people would have gotten €1600 |
Solar PV 2kWp to 4kWp
House Type | Median Cost | Fixed Grant* |
|---|---|---|
Detached | €10150 | €250 |
Semi-D/ End-terrace | €9400 | €250 |
Mid-terrace | €8910 | €250 |
Apartment | €8970 | €250 |
*on top of the 1600 up to the cap of €2100
The data is based on 40,118 homes completed through Individual Energy Upgrades (December 2023). The median is the midpoint of all the upgrade costs, where half of the upgrades are less expensive and half are more expensive.