How much is the grant worth?
The amount of grant support provided depends on the size of your installation. It’s measured by the peak generation capacity of your solar panels, which is usually quoted in kW or kWp.
2024 rates
- €800 per kWp for the first 2kWp
- €250 for every additional kWp up to 4kWp
- Total solar PV grant capped at €2,100, which you get at 4kWp or above
Examples for 2024 rates:
- 2kWp system (approx. 5 panels) would get €1,600 of grant support
- 3kWp system (approx. 7 panels) would get €1,850 of grant support
- 4kWp system (approx. 10 panels), or anything larger, would get €2,100 of grant support
What cost can be covered under the solar PV grant?
The grant can be used towards purchasing and installing your solar PV system on your property; that is, equipment and labour.
What about batteries / immersion diverters etc?
The grant amount you received is only dependent on getting solar panels installed – there is no extra grant for things like batteries or immersion diverters.
There used to be a grant towards solar storage batteries, but that was discontinued by the SEAI a few years ago.
Am I eligible for a grant?
There are several criteria that you must meet to avail of the grant.
- The property where the solar PV system is installed must be a private residence.
- The applicant must be the owner of the existing home.
- The property must have been built and occupied on or before the 31st of December 2020. The date your house was built is defined by your electricity meter’s installation date.
- Each property can only claim the PV solar grant once. If you move house though you can claim it again at your new house (assuming it doesn’t already have PV panels installed).
- Use an SEAI registered solar company (we are a registered company)
- Use newly fitted materials and products and have work done that meets the SEAI’s required standards
- Get a BER assessment after the works are done using a BER assessor from SEAI’s National Register.
How do I find out what sized system would be most appropriate for my home?
If you’d like to get a rough idea you can check out our Guide to Solar Panels Costs for Homes. It has example quotes for a range of house sizes so you can get an idea of what might fit on what sized home.
We also have a domestic solar calculator if you would like to play with the numbers yourself. It will tell you the space needed on your roof & likely annual electricity generation.
For something a more accurate, we will gladly give you your own custom quote for a solar PV installation. As part of the process, one of our engineers will come to your home and conduct an on-site assessment. We examine and consider factors like your energy costs, when you use your energy, house age and condition. We also examine the construction of your roof, the orientation of the building, the pitch of the roof, and any local shading effects from trees or adjacent structures. We use specialist solar design software to get exactly the right solution for you and your home to maximise your energy yield.
Can I get a solar PV system larger than 4kWp?
Yes, you can. However, the grant will only provide support for the first 4kWp of the system. There is no grant relief for additional kWp above this.