Solar panel grant: up to €1,800
SEAI gives a fixed grant of up to €1,800 towards solar panels that generate electricity (solar PV), and up to €1,200 towards solar thermal panels that heat water. The installer must be SEAI registered.
Checked October 2026. Source: SEAI Solar PV Declaration of Works (PDF).
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What it is
The solar PV grant is a fixed amount towards panels, an inverter and the rest of a solar electricity system on your home. It is capped at €1,800 however large the system is.
Solar thermal is a different system that heats your hot water. It has its own SEAI grant of up to €1,200 and is usually fitted by a plumber or heating engineer.
Who qualifies
- You own the home and it has an MPRN
- The installer is registered with SEAI for solar PV (or solar thermal)
- You get your grant offer before any work starts
- The home meets SEAI's year-built rule for the measure (check the current guide)
How much you can get
| Solar PV (electricity) | Up to €1,800 |
|---|---|
| Solar thermal (hot water) | Up to €1,200 |
- The Declaration of Works asks for the total cost including parts, labour and VAT.
Official maximums from SEAI Solar PV Declaration of Works (PDF), checked October 2026. What you get depends on your home and the work.
How to apply
- Choose an SEAI registered installer. Get a quote and note their company name and SEAI ID.
- Apply to SEAI online. Give your MPRN and the year your home was built. Wait for your grant offer.
- Get the panels installed. Finish the work within 8 months of the offer.
- Complete the Declaration of Works. Your installer fills in the system details and signs it, and so do you.
- Claim the grant. Send the Declaration of Works and a Request for Payment to SEAI.
Do you need approval before work starts?
Yes. Wait for SEAI's grant offer before the installation starts. The work must then be finished within 8 months.
What your contractor must provide
- Installation address, Eircode and MPRN
- The installer's company ID and the year the home was built
- Total cost including parts, labour and VAT
- Each component: make, model, rating and quantity of panels, inverter and any battery
- The date the work was completed
- Your declaration that you've paid in full or agreed a payment schedule
Are you a trade? See the full grant invoice checklist.
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Questions about the SEAI solar panel grant
How much is the solar panel grant in Ireland?
Up to €1,800 for solar PV panels that make electricity. Solar thermal panels for hot water have a separate grant of up to €1,200.
Does the grant go up with a bigger system?
No. The solar PV grant is capped at €1,800.
What does my installer need to give me?
A completed Declaration of Works with the address, Eircode, MPRN, their company ID, the total cost including VAT, the make, model, rating and number of each component, and the date the work was completed.
Official sources
- SEAI Solar PV Declaration of Works (PDF)
- SEAI homeowner application guide (PDF)
- SEAI individual home energy grants
Checked October 2026. Amounts and rules can change, so check the official source before you apply.
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