Domestic Grants For Solar Panels

The Solar Electricity Grant provides a grant to help with the cost of buying and installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for your home. The grant is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

You must apply for the grant and get a grant offer from the SEAI before you get your solar panels and start any work.

DAE Renewables is an SEAI approved installer. With over 50 years of experience in the electrical industry, our management team is dedicated to delivering the highest standards in both traditional electrical work and renewable energy installations across Ireland. From domestic homes to commercial and agricultural installations, our team brings unparalleled expertise and passion to every project.

Domestic Solar Panel Grants

How Much Money?

The SEAI offer a grant up to €1,800 for the installation of Solar PV panels, in your home to generate renewable electricity. To receive up to €1,800 of a grant from SEAI, you will need to complete the following steps below.

Who Can Apply?

All homeowners, including private landlords, whose homes were built and occupied before 2021 can apply. This is defined as the date your electricity meter was installed.

Before You Apply

Before you invest in Solar PV it’s worth doing some research. See what the planning considerations are, estimate the payback and see if your home is ready for renewables. Please visit their web site for any additional information on the grant process.

Do I qualify for the Solar Electricity Grant?

To qualify for a grant, you must:

Be the owner of a home built and occupied before 2021
Use new materials and products that were not already covered by another grant scheme
Use a registered company from the SEAI’s registered list of companies
Have the electrical works completed by a Safe Electric Ireland electrician
Apply to ESB Networks to be connected to the electricity distribution system using the ESB Networks NC6 form (pdf). Your registered installer should do this for you before they fit the system.
Provide a Declaration of Works signed by a registered installer on the SEAI Solar PV Approved Installer list
Have a Building Energy Rating (BER) carried out after the work is completed
Meet the requirements in the Solar PV Code of Practice

Client Reviews

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Click Here For The SEAI Grant Page For Domestic Customers

Solar Panel Grant Process, Step By Step

SEAI Website

1. Appoint Solar Panel Installer

Firstly, you will need to get quotes from registered solar panel installer companies. You should make a note of all the quotes and pick the best one for your budget and property. Make sure to do your research and compare like for like as the cheapest is not always best.

2. Apply for Solar Panel Grant

Next, you will need to fill in the solar panel grant application form online. This can all be found on SEAI web site and any additional information. You should wait for approval on the grant amount before you begin installing the solar panels.

3. Solar Panel Installer Applies to ESB Networks

Your solar panel installer will then apply to ESB Networks to confirm the connection to the electricity distribution network. This can take around 4 weeks so you should be patient and wait before you start installing.

4. Install Your Solar Panels

After you’ve received approval and have heard back from ESB Networks, you can then start installing your solar panels.

5. Obtain Your BER Rating

Then, after your solar panels have been installed, you will need to get your BER rating. Your BER rating is extremely important so you must contact a BER rating assessor as soon as possible to make sure you get your property assessed. If you don’t, you might lose out on the solar panel grant.

6. Solar Panel documentation

Your solar panel installer will then send on the documentation you’ll need for getting the solar panels approved. This is mostly done through an online portal that you and the solar install can access to view any of your solar documents. The installer will also send a copy to the SEAI for them to approve before giving you the grant.

7. SEAI Process the Grant Claim

Once all the documentation has been received, the SEAI will process your solar panel grant application and will decide whether you qualify. If you’re successful, the SEAI will pay the grant into your bank account which usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks.