Microgenerators can provide all or part of the energy needs of a home or business. Government Micro-generation Support Scheme allows those who have a microgeneration device registered to sell excess electricity back into Ireland's electrical grid. This scheme will allow households to reduce their carbon footprint while saving money.
Private landlords and homeowners alike
SEAI will receive all documents electronically
SEAI's solar electricity grant will be most useful if you plan to install a PV system with us.
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Our trained technicians will do an online consultation or a home visit to determine the best options to suit you. An installation date will also be arranged if you wish to proceed.
Solar PV panels will allow you to generate electricity from renewable sources at home.
Our solar PV system has a minimum price of EUR 6,500. However,
The minimum price for our solar PV system is EUR6,500. However, the solar expert performing your property inspection will be able give you advice based on the specifics of your situation.
The above is based on estimated installation costs, self-consumption and annual solar generation from south facing roof in Dublin City. Savings base on average electricity rate of 41c/kWh and microgeneration rate of 21c/kWh that is exported. All prices calculated at 0% since 1st May 2023.
Thin film solar panels are produced via the spraying of a thin layer of semiconductor material over an-other surface made of either glass, plastic, or metal. They are incredibly thin (around 20 times thinner than traditional c-Si semiconductor wafers) making them flexible and lightweight.
How to maximize energy efficiency in your home appliances and products.
The grant will assist with the costs of installing solar panels on your home.
We have calculated the savings based on estimated installation costs, solar generation from a south-facing roof and a certain level of self-consumption and export. Savings are based on Bord Gáis Energy’s standard unit rate for Urban 24-hour electricity at 48.19c/kWh (incl. VAT) and a microgeneration export rate of 18.5c/kWh from your electricity supplier.
How to save energy and maximise energy efficiency is something you can learn.
The cost of solar panels will vary depending on the building.
All homeowners, including private landlords, who have built their own homes
Installing solar PV panels on your roof to produce renewable electricity can be made affordable with this grant.
(Meeting the eligibility requirements).
