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Get solar fitted by your local SEAI-registered team in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. One crew designs, installs and looks after the whole system, and we handle your SEAI grant for you.

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We confirm the grants you qualify for and handle the paperwork.

New Solar Grants in Budget 2027

Budget 2027, announced in October 2026, added a €600 home battery grant, widened eligibility to homes built before 2025, and raised the business grant to 45%.

Last reviewed 16 October 2026 against SEAI guidance.

Every Solar Grant Available in Ireland

There are six SEAI solar supports in 2026/27: the standard homeowner grant, an enhanced grant for qualifying households, two fully-funded schemes, a Dublin rental pilot, and a non-domestic grant for businesses, farms and schools.

Scheme	Solar PV support	Battery support	Who qualifies
Standard homeowner grant	Up to €1,800	€600	Homeowners and private landlords; homes built and occupied before 2025
Enhanced grant (social welfare)	Up to €8,400	€600	Homeowners receiving specified DSP payments
Warmer Homes Scheme	Fully funded, up to 4 kWp	Fully funded, 5 kWh	Eligible lower-income households
Medically Vulnerable Scheme	Fully funded, up to 4 kWp	5 kWh included	Eligible medically vulnerable households
RAS pilot (Dublin)	Up to €9,000 combined	Included	Certain Dublin Rental Accommodation Scheme homes
Business, farm & school	45% of cost, up to €325,200	Not a domestic-style grant	Eligible non-domestic applicants

Estimate Your Solar Grant With Our Calculator

Pick your audience, set your system size or project cost, and see your estimated SEAI grant. For your exact figure, get a free quote.

Estimated SEAI grant €1,400 Solar grant €1,400

System size 2 kWp

A guide figure from the SEAI rates. We confirm your exact grant on a free survey and handle the paperwork.

Get your exact figure

An estimate based on the published SEAI rates. The enhanced rate applies only if you receive a qualifying Department of Social Protection payment.

How Much Is the Solar Panel Grant in Ireland?

The SEAI solar PV grant is worth up to €1,800. You get €700 per kWp for the first 2 kWp, then €200 per kWp up to 4 kWp.

System size	Grant rate
First 2 kWp	€700 per kWp
From 2 kWp to 4 kWp	€200 per extra kWp
4 kWp or more	€1,800 (maximum)

Worked example

A 4 kWp system earns (2 × €700) + (2 × €200) = €1,800. Add a 5 kWh battery and the grant rises to €2,400.

New €600 SEAI Battery Grant

Since Budget 2027, a home battery of 5 kWh or more qualifies for a €600 SEAI grant, bringing the maximum home grant to €1,800 alongside solar panels.

€600

Battery grant (5 kWh+)

€1,800

Combined with panels

Who Qualifies for the SEAI Solar Grant?

You qualify if you own a home built and occupied before 2025, it has an MPRN, you use an SEAI-registered installer, and you get grant approval before any work starts.

Eligible applicants include homeowners, private landlords, Owner Management Companies and Approved Housing Bodies.

How to Apply for the SEAI Solar Grant

Apply to SEAI for grant approval before you install. Once approved, you have eight months to complete the works and claim.

Apply online

Apply through the SEAI website and get your Letter of Offer before any work begins.

Choose your installer

Pick an SEAI-registered contractor. SPV Energy can quote and handle the paperwork.

Install your system

Complete the installation within eight months of grant approval.

Get your BER

A registered assessor completes a post-works Building Energy Rating.

Submit the paperwork

Your installer sends the Declaration of Works to SEAI.

Receive your grant

SEAI pays the grant into your bank account after its checks.

Prefer not to deal with the forms? SPV Energy manages your whole grant application from approval to payment. Get a free quote.

Work Out Your Grant in Seconds

Use the calculator for an instant estimate, or get a free quote and we will handle your SEAI application from start to finish.

0% VAT and Export Payments on Solar Panels

On top of the grant, domestic solar carries 0% VAT, and you can sell surplus electricity back to the grid.

Is there VAT on solar panels in Ireland?

No. Domestic solar panels and installation have been zero-rated for VAT since 2023, so there is no VAT added to a home system. A battery fitted with your panels under one contract is also 0% VAT. A standalone battery on its own carries the standard 23% VAT.

Can you sell electricity back to the grid?

Yes. Under the Clean Export Guarantee, your electricity supplier pays you for the surplus your panels export to the grid, and the first €400 of that income each year is tax-free. It stacks on top of the grant and the VAT saving.

Solar Grants for Qualifying Households

Households on certain social welfare payments can get up to €9,000, and the Warmer Homes and Medically Vulnerable schemes can fund a system in full.

Can you get free solar panels in Ireland?

Some households can. The Warmer Homes Scheme and the Solar PV for Medically Vulnerable Scheme fully fund solar up to 4 kWp and a 5 kWh battery for eligible homes. Warmer Homes is for owner-occupiers in a home built before 2006 with a low BER who receive a qualifying payment, and SEAI decides the measures after a survey.

What is the enhanced solar grant for social welfare recipients?

If you receive one of the specified Department of Social Protection payments, such as Fuel Allowance, Working Family Payment or Carer’s Allowance, the enhanced grant pays €3,350 per kWp for the first 2 kWp and €850 per kWp up to 4 kWp, to a maximum of €8,400, plus €600 for a battery, for up to €9,000 combined.

The Dublin Rental Accommodation Scheme pilot can also fund up to €9,000 for certain rented homes. Ask us if you qualify.

Commercial Solar Grants for Businesses, Farms and Schools

The non-domestic grant now covers up to 45% of eligible cost, capped at €325,200, for applications between 7 October 2026 and 6 July 2027.

How much is the business solar grant?

The Non-Domestic Microgen Grant has risen from 23% to an effective 45% of eligible costs for applications made between 7 October 2026 and 6 July 2027. It supports systems up to 1 MWp, with the grant capped at €325,200, and covers businesses, farms, schools, community centres, public bodies and non-profits.

Are there solar grants for farms and schools?

Yes. Farms can also fund solar under the TAMS scheme through the Department of Agriculture. Schools fall under the same enhanced non-domestic grant. We prepare and manage the application for commercial and community projects.

See our full commercial solar grants page for business, farm and school systems. Commercial solar.

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Solar Panel Grant FAQs

Can you get a grant for solar panels in Ireland?

Yes. Homeowners can claim an SEAI solar PV grant of up to €1,800 for panels, plus €600 for a battery of 5 kWh or more. Homes built and occupied before 2025 with a valid MPRN qualify.

How much is the solar panel grant?

The grant is up to €1,800 for panels: €700 per kWp for the first 2 kWp, then €200 per kWp up to 4 kWp. A battery of 5 kWh or more adds €600, for a maximum of €1,800.

Is there a grant for a home battery?

Yes. Since Budget 2027 a battery of 5 kWh or more qualifies for a €600 SEAI grant when fitted with solar panels. A battery smaller than 5 kWh does not qualify.

Who qualifies for the SEAI solar grant?

Homeowners and private landlords with a home built and occupied before 2025, a valid MPRN, no previous solar grant at that MPRN, who use an SEAI-registered installer and get grant approval before any work starts.

Do you need planning permission for solar panels in Ireland?

Most homes do not. Rooftop solar on houses has been exempt from planning permission since 2022, with no limit on panel area. Protected structures, conservation areas and some ground-mounted or commercial systems can still need permission, so check your property first.

How long does it take to get the grant paid?

SEAI pays the grant into your bank account after the install, the post-works BER and the Declaration of Works. You have eight months from approval to complete the works.

Is there 0% VAT on solar panels?

Yes. Domestic solar panels and installation are zero-rated for VAT. A battery fitted with panels under one contract is also 0% VAT, while a standalone battery on its own carries the standard 23% VAT.

Can landlords and businesses get the grant?

Private landlords can claim the home grant. Businesses, farms and schools apply under the non-domestic grant, now up to 45% of cost and capped at €325,200 for applications before 6 July 2027.

Get Your Free Solar Quote

Tell us about your home or building and we will size the system to your usage, confirm the grant you qualify for and send you a clear, no-obligation quote.