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Tullysleva Ballina, Co.Mayo F26 D934 | info@sesolutions.ie | 081 822 44 60 | 096 75 880
Funding Support for Homes, Businesses & Farms
Switching to solar energy has never been more affordable. Thanks to generous government-backed schemes from SEAI and the Department of Agriculture, homeowners, businesses, and farmers can significantly reduce the upfront cost of installing Solar PV systems.
Whether you're upgrading your family home, reducing operational costs for your business, or powering your farm more sustainably, there is a grant scheme available to support your investment.
Below is a breakdown of the current solar funding options available across Ireland.
The SEAI Solar PV Grant makes it easier for homeowners to invest in renewable energy by providing financial support toward the installation of solar panels.
Maximum Grant Available: Up to €1,800
Grant Structure:
€700 per kWp for the first 2kWp
€200 per kWp for the next 2kWp
Maximum supported system size: 4kWp
Maximum total grant: €1,800
0% VAT applies to residential solar installations (when supplied and installed under a single invoice — available since May 2023).
This significantly reduces overall system costs.
To qualify, your home must:
Be built and occupied on or before 31 December 2020
Be owned by the applicant
Not have previously received a Solar PV grant at that MPRN (Meter Point Reference Number)
Important: Your grant application must be approved before installation begins. Once approved, the offer remains valid for 8 months.
Businesses, schools, farms, community centres, and non-profits can benefit from substantial funding under the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgeneration Grant.
This scheme supports larger-scale Solar PV systems designed to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability credentials.
Eligible system sizes: 6kWp to 1,000kWp
Maximum grant available: Up to €162,600
1kWp = €900
2kWp = €1,800
3kWp = €2,100
4–6kWp = €2,400
7–20kWp = €300 per kWp
21–200kWp = €200 per kWp
201–1,000kWp = €150 per kWp
This tiered structure ensures both small and large organisations can access meaningful financial support.
The scheme is open to:
Limited companies
Sole traders
Schools and educational institutions
Farms
Community organisations
Charities and non-profits
Engage a Registered Non-Domestic Microgeneration installer
Submit an online application
Wait for your Letter of Offer (grant approval)
Submit an NC7 form to ESB Networks before installation
Complete installation
Installer submits evidence of works
Grant payment is processed
Early approval is essential — installation must not begin before receiving your Letter of Offer.
Farmers can access significant grant support through the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3), specifically under the Solar Capital Investment Scheme.
This initiative supports on-farm renewable energy production, helping reduce reliance on grid electricity and lowering long-term operational costs.
Up to 60% of eligible costs covered
Solar PV systems up to 62kWp supported
Covers:
Solar panels
Mounting structures
Wiring and cabling
Inverters
Isolation devices
Metering equipment
Battery storage may be included depending on the application
Suitable for rooftop and ground-mounted systems
To qualify, applicants must:
Be a registered farmer with a valid herd number
Have submitted a Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application in the same year
Install the system primarily for on-farm energy use (not export-focused generation)
The scheme is particularly beneficial for powering:
Milking parlours and refrigeration systems
Livestock housing (lighting & ventilation)
Irrigation systems
Feeding equipment
Machinery and general farm operations
This grant is designed to improve farm efficiency and energy independence while supporting Ireland’s sustainability targets.
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