Commercial Solar Grant

Grant Amounts for the Solar PV System 

The grant amount you receive is based on the standard output of your solar PV system. A solar PV system with an output of a maximum 1000kWp can be grant funded through the scheme. If the system installed is larger than 1000kWp, then the applicant may apply for the maximum grant offering of €162,600* and this is available for systems from 1kWp to a maximum of 1000kWp

Example Solar PV System size and Grant Value

Who can apply?

This grant is available to:

Businesses, The agricultural sector, Public sector bodies, Schools, Community centres, Non-profit societies.

How to apply?

  1. Appoint My Power as your Registered SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen (Solar PV) Company
  • Once you are satisfied with your Solar PV proposal and quote, apply to SEAI for your grant offer.
  1. Apply to SEAI for a Grant Offer
  • Apply for the grant online
  • Wait for your ‘letter of offer’ before starting the works.
  • Do not start works until you receive your ‘letter of offer’
  • Grant offers are valid for eight months from the date you receive your ‘letter of offer’
  • Top Tip – incorrect bank details can delay your grant payment. When entering your BIC and IBAN make sure the details are correct
  1. My Power applies to ESB Networks
  • My Power will apply to ESB Networks to connect the solar PV system to the electricity network.
  • This must be done before installing the solar PV system. This application process takes at least 4 weeks / 20 working days
  1. Install the Solar PV system
  • Once your connection to ESB has been approved, the installation can go ahead
  1. My Power submits evidence of works to SEAI
  • My Power will also give you the documentation related to your installation. They will submit copies to SEAI electronically.
  1. SEAI process the Grant Offer based on the following;
  • Applications for payment can only be processed once ALL documentation has been uploaded.
  • From this point onwards, please allow between 4 to 6 weeks for payment, with additional time if an inspection is required. Please note, the payment timeline is 4 to 6 weeks from when SEAI receives ALL the required documentation.
  • In line with the Department of Finance circular 44/2006, If you receive grants, subsidies or similar type payments from a government department or public authority of more than €10,000 during a calendar year, you will need a Tax Clearance Certificate. The eTC system allows you to apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate online. In general, you will have to apply using:
  • Revenue Online Service (ROS) if you are a business customer
  • More information on obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate can be found on www.revenue.ie

For more information, please visit https://www.seai.ie/business-and-public-sector/business-grants-and-supports/commercial-solar-pv/