Up to €1,800 off your solar install.
The SEAI Solar Electricity Grant reduces the cost of putting solar panels on your home. How much you get depends on your system size. Here is everything you need to know about it.
Grant by system size.
The grant is €700 per kWp on the first 2 kWp, then €200 per kWp up to 4 kWp, capped at €1,800.
| System size | SEAI grant |
|---|---|
| 1 kWp | €700 |
| 2 kWp | €1,400 |
| 3 kWp | €1,600 |
| 4 kWp or more | €1,800 (maximum) |
Figures per the current SEAI Solar Electricity Grant. Always confirm current rates on seai.ie.
From application to payment, in four steps.
- 1
Apply for grant approval
You apply to SEAI online for grant approval before any work begins. It is free, and SEAI usually responds within two to three weeks.
- 2
Use an SEAI-registered installer
The work must be carried out by an SEAI-registered installer for the grant to count. McGrath Electrical Solar is registered, No. 50740.
- 3
Get your system installed
Once your grant is approved, your solar PV system is installed, typically one to two days on site.
- 4
BER assessment and payment
A BER assessment is carried out after the works, then SEAI pays the grant directly to you, up to €1,800.
Eligibility and the official details.
- Your home must have been built and occupied before 2021.
- The work must be done by an SEAI-registered installer. We are registered No. 50740.
- A BER (Building Energy Rating) assessment is required after the works.
- You are also paid for exported electricity under the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG).
Official sources: SEAI Solar Electricity Grant · SEAI Home Energy Grants
SEAI grant questions
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