The SEAI Grant

Please note that information from SEAI may be updated from time to time and you can check out the SEAI website here.

The SEAI grant will help you install Solar PV panels in your home to generate renewable electricity.

A domestic solar PV system consists of a number of solar panels mounted to your roof (or in your garden) and connected into the electrical loads within your building. The solar panels generate DC (direct current – like a battery) electricity, which is then converted in an inverter to AC (alternating current – like the electricity in your domestic socket). Solar PV systems are rated in kilowatts (kW). A 1kW solar PV system would require 3 or 4 solar panels on your roof. Any excess electricity produced can be stored in a battery, or other storage solution like your hot water immersion tank.

Agree contract terms with your PV solar installer. Then apply for your grant and wait for your grant offer before you start the works. Do not start works until you receive the grant offer. Grant offers are valid for eight months.

Your installer must apply to ESB Networks to connect the solar PV system to the electricity network. They must do this before installing the Solar PV system. This application process takes at least 4 weeks / 20 working days.

The work can then be carried out. Before your grant can be processed you must get a post works BER carried out. You must engage a BER assessor to do this.

Your solar PV company will give you the documentation related to your installation. They will submit copies to SEAI electronically.

Applications for payment can only be processed once ALL documentation has been uploaded and the post works BER is complete and published by your BER assessor. From this point onwards, please allow between 4 to 6 weeks for payment, with additional time if an inspection is required.

For further information on all SEAI home improvements see here.