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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers an attractive grant to help homeowners install Solar panels. You can receive up to €1,800 toward the cost of a rooftop Solar system.
The grant amount is based on the size of your Solar system, measured in kilowatt-peak, or kWp.
To qualify for the SEAI Solar grant, you must:
Homeowners are eligible
Owner management companies
Approved Housing Bodies (AHB)
Dwelling built and occupied before 2021
Must have an MPRN.
Have never claimed a Solar grant on your MPRN
Use an SEAI-registered Solar installer
Private landlords are eligible
Follow these five simple stems to claim your solar grant.
Get one or more quotes from SEAI-registered installers. They will assess your roof, recommend a system size and costs, and estimate your potential savings.
Apply online through SEAI's portal. Do not begin installation until you receive your Letter of Offer. Grant approvals are valid for 8 months.
Once approved, your installer can begin the work. Keep all documentation including: Invoices, Photos, Test reports, Declarations of Compliance.
A registered SEAI BER assessor must rate your home after installation.
Once all required documents are submitted and approved, SEAI pays the grant directly into your bank account.
Homeowners typically save 50-70% on annual electricity costs.
Homes with good BER ratings attract higher market valuations.
Producing your own electricity means long-term stability.
Solar is a highly clean and efficient source of electricity.
No. The SEAI grant only covers the solar PV system, but batteries can be added separately.
In most cases, no you don t. Solar panels are generally exempt unless they exceed certain size limits.
After installation, our team takes care of all the paperwork for you. We compile the required documents and carry out a full internal check to ensure everything is compliant, including SEAI requirements and, where applicable, the BER certificate.
Once submitted, SEAI typically processes grant payments within 4–6 weeks.
Yes, private landlords with eligible properties can apply.
Timing matters. Make sure you submit and receive your
Letter of Offer before beginning any installation
If you change your installer or the size of the system, you
must inform SEAI and get approval before work starts.
Arrange your post works BER assessment early, so there
are no delays to your grant payment.
There is a 0% VAT rate on the supply and installation of
domestic solar panels (this applies as of now).
You will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and
cleaning of the Solar system, and it is recommended to
have it serviced annually.
Retain all documents: contracts, certs, photos, invoices, warranties, datasheets & manuals which we will provide as part of the submission process for an SEAI inspection.
Thinking about installing Solar? Start with a free assessment. Get tailored advice, system recommendations, an accurate estimate and your SEAI grant savings.
